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  • Keiro Senior HealthCare Class: Want to keep your memory sharp?

    Mar 03, 2012

    FREE! Class meets at 9:30 am on March 3, 10, 17. & 24 Memory Kai is an innovative education program that teaches practical techniques for enhancing memory. Developed by the UCLA Center on Aging and based on research conducted by Dr. Gary Small, it helps participants: - Learn methods to improve their memory - Remember names and faces - Recall numbers - Discover factors that affect memory Who Should Attend: A...

  • LAAA’s Open Show Film Screening and Panel Discussion

    Jan 08, 2009

    Los Angeles Art Association is proud to announce the film component of the Open Show, LAAA’s all signature survey exhibition. As with the Open Show exhibition at currently on view at Gallery 825, all video and films were juried by David Pagel, art critic for the Los Angeles Times. This special screening and panel discussion features: Teresa Flores, “Tortilla Burning” Zig Gron, “Debate 08 (Video Flag Update)” Da...

  • Erika-San by Allen Say

    Jan 03, 2009

    Meet award-winning author and illustrator Allen Say for the launching of his new book, Erika-san, about an American girl’s discoveries while visiting Japan. The book will be available for sale in January 2009 through the Museum Store. Other Family Events at the National Museum January 4: Oshogatsu (New Years) Family Festival *FREE ALL DAY January 17: WOK and ROLL Family Cooking Adventures February 14 – Tar...

  • James Toya Cymbidium Showcase

    Mar 14, 2004

    All programs are free with Museum admission. Advance reservations are required. Please call 213.625.0414 ext. 2249 for reservations. 11:00 AM - A slide show presentation will recount the contributions to hybridization made by James Toya. / Make corsages using cymbidiums. / Potting demonstration using cymbidium hybrids. 1:00 PM - Learn how to plant and care for cymbidiums from the experts. / Make corsages usin...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 15, 2003

    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 National Museum volunteers on this historical walking tour through the National Museum’s neighborhood. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Water will b...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Feb 15, 2003

    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 Volunteers, Bill Shishima, Eddy Kurushima, and Hitoshi Sameshima on this historical walking tour through the Museum's neighborhood. Comfortable clothes and shoes a...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Nov 03, 2002

    Historic Tour Series 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 volunteers, Bill Shishima, Mas Matsumoto, Hal Keimi, and Eddy Kurushima on this historical walking tour through the Museum's neighborhood. Co...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    Aug 24, 2002

    Historic Tour Series 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 volunteers Bill Shishima, Mas Matsumoto and Hal Keimi on this historical walking tour through the Museum’s neighborhood. Comfortable ...

  • Little Tokyo Walking Tour

    May 19, 2002

    Historic Tour Series 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 volunteers, Bill Shishima, Mas Matsumoto and Hal Keimi on this historical walking tour through the National Museum's neighborhood. Comfortable...

  • Miné Okubo Collection

    (2007.62) This online collection of 197 drawings by artist Miné Okubo (1912-2001) illustrates her life in the Tanforan assembly center in San Bruno, CA and the Topaz concentration camp in Utah during World War II. Okubo’s drawings served as the basis for her renowned book, Citizen 13660, which was printed in 1946 and was the first personal account published on the camp experience. EXPLORE THE COLLECTION