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  • Jewelry Workshop—The World of "Washi": Beginner Class

    May 05, 2018 - May 06, 2018

    Saturday–Sunday, May 5–6 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The World of Washi workshop series continues with two projects demonstrating that hand-made washi beads can be unique and elegant: a delicate necklace crimped on a gold/silver chain and a memory-wire bracelet of semi-precious stones and washi danglies. The technical challenges will be crimping and looping. All materials will be provided. Bring a shoebox for su...

  • 2015 Oshogatsu Family Festival—Year of the Sheep

    Jan 04, 2015

    FREE* ALL DAY! Oshogatsu is one of JANM’s biggest events of the year. Celebrate the Year of the Sheep with arts and crafts, food, cultural activities, and performances! Candy art demonstration and raffle with Shan Ichiyanagi Exciting performances by Taikoza and UniverSoul Hip Hop Rice pounding, taiko drumming, and mochi sampling with Kodama Taiko Special appearance by Hello Kitty …and so much more...

  • "Colors of Confinement" Member Preview

    May 03, 2014

    Members are invited to a preview of the special engagement, Colors of Confinement: Rare Kodachrome Photographs of Japanese American Incarceration in WWII. Author and curator Dr. Eric Muller will present a book talk featuring the rare Kodachrome Heart Mountain camp photographs of Bill Manbo. Light reception to follow. RSVP to memberevents@janm.org or call 213.830.5657. Read an interview with curator Eric Muller on ...

  • Year of the Labbit Opening Night

    Jul 14, 2011

    Join us to celebrate the opening of the Year of the Labbit Custom Show! It’s FREE and you’ll have an opportunity to meet many of the artists—including Stan Sakai, Kip Fulbeck, Christina Conway, Kathy Yoshihara, and Edwin Ushiro!

  • Members' Appreciation Days

    Dec 06, 2008 - Dec 07, 2008

    FREE ADMISSION AND 20% OFF AT 21 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS Need a reason to become a National Museum Member? We’ll give you 21! The Japanese American National Museum, in partnership with 20 Southland institutions, hosts special holiday shopping days for members only! On selected days, your National Museum membership card entitles you to free admission (excluding special ticketed events) and 20% off* at ...

  • 2008 Oshogatsu Family Festival & First Sundays are For Families

    Jan 06, 2008

    FREE, no reservations required Ring in the New Year with fun arts and crafts, whimsical tales, and exciting performances at the National Museum. This year's festival will feature a special activity created by Giant Robot. Visitors will also receive free admission to MOCA's ©Murakami exhibition as a part of their "First Sundays are For Families" program by checking in at the "For Families" table (1:00 – 3:30 PM)...

  • 10th Anniversary of Public Opening of the National Museum's Historic Building

    May 15, 2002

    10th Anniversary of Public Opening of the National Museum's Historic Building

  • An American Son: The Story of George Aratani, Founder of Mikasa and Kenwood

    Nov 10, 2001

    Meet nisei entrepreneur George Aratani and author Naomi Hirahara as they share the inside story behind the making of An American Son, the inaugural publication of the Museum's American Profiles Series. This biography focuses on George Aratani's journey, which takes him from the fields of Guadalupe and Santa Maria, to the scorching deserts of Gila River, into the Military Intelligence Service, and out into the fast-pa...

  • A Process of Reflection

    Jul 27, 1999 - Jan 30, 2000

    In May 1942, Issei artist Hisako Hibi (1907–1991) and her family were sent to U.S. concentration camps along with over 120,000 other Japanese Americans. An active artist in the Bay Area, Hibi continued to paint during her three years in the Topaz, Utah concentration camp. Her World War II incarceration paintings miraculously survived several decades, including a move to New York City and then to San Francisco. T...

  • The Art of Tea Ceremony

    Aug 17, 1997

    Demonstration Featuring: Ogasawara School of Tea Ceremony Madam Shuyu Hara of the Ogasawara School of Tea Ceremony will demonstrate the art of tea ceremony which helps to develop concentration and appreciation of beauty. Free with Museum admission. Reservations Required.