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JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation and will reopen in late 2026. While the museum and store are closed, join us for programs and events on our Little Tokyo campus, throughout Southern California, and beyond. 

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  • George Takei Hikaru Sulu Ornament Signing

    Dec 09, 2018

    Get the perfect gift for the Star Trek fan in your life—a Hikaru Sulu ornament signed by George Takei! Takei will be at the JANM Store to sign these special Hallmark ornaments depicting him as the legendary Star Trek character. Featuring dialogue from the unforgettable Star Trek episode "The Naked Time," the ornament shows a bare-chested Sulu with a fencing foil as he challenges Captain Kirk and other crew mem...

  • Members Only—Meet George Takei

    Jun 24, 2017

    SOLD OUT Members at the Family/Dual level and up are invited to attend this exclusive JANM event at which you will: Meet George Takei Enjoy appetizers Drink New Frontiers-inspired "mock-tails" Play trivia and win prizes View artifacts from the George & Brad Takei Collection that are NOT in the exhibition Receive a professional photo taken with George Visit New Frontiers: Th...

  • C3: The Conference for Creative Content

    Apr 29, 2017 - Apr 30, 2017

    Saturday, April 29 – Sunday, April 30 Presented by Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, as part of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, C3 is a two-day media arts conference dedicated to providing the APA creative community with a space for meaningful discourse on media and entertainment. Panels and seminars feature established pioneers in entertai...

  • Fresh Off the Boat Season 1 Finale

    Apr 21, 2015

    Please join us for the Season Finale of FRESH OFF THE BOAT, Ep. 13 "SO CHINEEZ." Jessica worries that her family has lost their Chinese identity and wants everyone to reconnect with their culture. Stay after the screening for FRESH OFF THE SHOW—a web chat collaboration between Angry Asian Man, Comedian Jenny Yang, Visual Communications, and other special guests! Following the panel there will be a recept...

  • Cold Tofu's Soy-pooky Halloween Show

    Oct 28, 2004

    What could be scarier than improv comedy? Don't be a couch pumpkin! Freak out your friends with the Halloween-iest improvisation you'll ever see. Just bring your imagination and join Cold Tofu for laughs and a little music as we celebrate Halloween. Cold Tofu is dedicated to promoting diverse images of Asian Pacific Americans through comedy and developing multiethnic talent through education and performance.

  • The Boyle Heights Partnership, a multiethnic and collaborative approach to documenting a Los Angeles neighborhood

    Jun 01, 2002

    A free workshop for educators focusing on the National Museum's upcoming exhibition featuring the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Come gather practical, standards-based ideas for teaching students about their own communities. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Allyson Nakamoto at 213.830.5626. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first s...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    May 20, 2001

    The Little Tokyo community in Los Angeles was once a thriving residential, business, and cultural center of the largest Japanese American community in the United States until World War II. Relive history and learn about present day Little Tokyo with Museum Volunteer Bill Shishima. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Member $5, non-members $11, includes National Museum admission.

  • Origami Flowers

    Oct 11, 1997

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata While parents attend the "Radio Tokyo" panel, children can learn how to make folded paper flowers in this popular workshop with Shibata sensei. Free with Museum admission. Reservations required by October 8. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Cultural Affairs Department.

  • 2025 Lexus Opportunity Drawing

    Win a Lexus TX 500h F SPORT Performance! Enter the 2025 Lexus Opportunity Drawing, proudly sponsored by Boldly original. Distinctly Lexus. And proudly assembled in the US. Every element of the Lexus TX 500h F SPORT PERFORMANCE was carefully considered to ensure this SUV carries a commanding presence. Its stance: athletic and powerful, purposely designed to evoke the signature driving performance crafted by the Lexus...

  • kip fulbeck: part asian, 100% hapa - Events

    Programs are free for museum members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. Listed below are programs that were held at JANM in conjunction with the exhibition. To see a complete listing of JANM’s upcoming programs, check out our Events Calendar.