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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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  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Aug 17, 2000

    Join the Museum for an evening of laughs featuring the multi-cultural and enormously entertaining Cold Tofu for a night of improv.

  • Zendeko Zenshuji Taiko with special guest Maidaiko Aska Gumi

    Aug 12, 2000

    Outdoor Performance Come and experience the thrilling taiko sounds of Zendeko Zenshuji. This special event will feature the internationally-acclaimed Maidaiko Aska Gumi troupe from Japan. Maidaiko innovatively incorporates the elegance of traditional Japanese dance with the richness and strength of taiko. Sample sake and wine with Andy Nakano of Jozu Restaurant while enjoying this wonderful outdoor performanc...

  • Crafts Class: Pop-Up Card Making

    Aug 12, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Learn the art of making three-dimensional cards that pop up when opened. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • Members Only: Free admission to Autry Museum of Western Heritage

    Aug 12, 2000

    Free admission to the Autry Museum of Western Heritage to celebrate the opening of On Gold Mountain: A Chinese American Experience. A painting from the Japanese American National Museum’s collection by issei artist Hideo Date will be on display in the exhibition. Show your Japanese American National Museum membership card for free admission and members ticket price on public programs. The Autry Museum is located i...

  • 2nd Annual Courtyard Kids Festival

    Jul 30, 2000

    Bring your family and friends to the Museum for an exciting day for the whole family. Various musical performances, storytelling, hands-on workshops, and sports-related activities will take place both indoors and outdoors. Afterwards, find a comfortable spot and enjoy the 60th Annual Nisei Week Grand Parade beginning at 4 p.m. For more information about Courtyard Kids, please call the Museum at 213.625.0414.

  • Members’ Reception at the National Museum

    Jul 28, 2000

    Upper-level Members’ Reception and Exhibition Preview to celebrate the opening of Allen Say's Journey: The Art and Words of a Children's Book Author. For more information, please call the Membership Department at 213.830.5656.

  • Allen Say’s Journey

    Jul 28, 2000 - Feb 11, 2001

    Allen Say’s Journey: The Art and Words of a Children’s Book Author is the first retrospective exhibition of the art of Allen Say, award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. His drawings, watercolor paintings, and prose explore themes of longing, belonging, and the meaning of “home.” Through the internal conflicts of his characters and their search for identity and self-discovery, one can glimpse into Say’s...

  • Crafts Class: Sumi-e Flowers

    Jul 22, 2000

    Instructor: Ryoko Shibata Participants will learn the art of sumi-e (ink brush painting) flowers. Members $5 and non-Members $11, includes Museum admission.

  • Cold Tofu Improv

    Jul 20, 2000

    Cold Tofu celebrates the summer with an evening of entertainment. This multi-talented, multicultural group promises laughs for the entire evening.

  • Up Close and Personal: Inside L.A.’s Locker Rooms

    Jul 08, 2000

    2ND SATURDAY AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Panel Discussion and Q&A for the More Than a Game Exhibition Featuring Tim Kawakami, Los Angeles Times, and Rob Fukuzaki, ABC7 Eyewitness News Whether they are in the locker room with the Los Angeles Lakers or at a press conference at the Staples Center, Tim Kawakami and Rob Fukuzaki are important names in the high-profile world of Los Angeles professional sports. In a profe...