Plan Your Visit
Upcoming:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25—CLOSED
JANM will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, in observance of Christmas.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1—CLOSED
JANM will be closed Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5—FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY
Admission will be FREE all day in conjunction with the 2025 Oshogatsu Family Festival.
Museum hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; last entry is at 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m.
- Closed Monday and in observance of Juneteenth (6/19), Fourth of July, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Advance Timed Ticketing
- Timed, advance tickets are recommended.
- Entrance times are on the hour, every hour, starting at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (PST).
- Admission is accepted up to 30 minutes after your ticket time.
- Tickets are released four weeks in advance.
- JANM Members, please show your current membership card for free admission.
- For NARM and Western Reciprocal Membership Programs and other free or discount programs and passes, tickets must be obtained upon arrival. Show proof of eligibility at front desk.
- Click here for dual admission tickets to visit JANM and Go For Broke National Education Center on Saturday and Sunday.
Before You Arrive
- Please print your ticket or download it to your mobile device.
- Masks are strongly recommended, except for children two and younger.
- Symptom Check: Visitors are required to self check themselves for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entry. Visitors who are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, headache, or any other symptoms), or who have had contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19; are under isolation or quarantine orders should stay home, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors displaying COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter the museum. See CDC Symptom Check guidelines here. Please contact visitorservices@janm.org to reschedule your visit or ask for a full refund.
- Check out our new digital guide on the free Bloomberg Connects arts and cultural mobile app. Download it to use it as a wayfinding tool during your visit and listen to audio tours. LEARN MORE
When You Arrive
- Scan your ticket at self scanning stations.
- Masks are strongly recommended, except for children ages two and younger.
- Visitors who are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, headache, or any other symptoms), or who have had contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19; are under isolation or quarantine orders should stay home, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors displaying COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed to enter the museum.
Visitor Policies
- Masks are strongly recommended, except for children age two and younger.
- No food or drinks permitted in the museum.
- A limited number of self-serve storage lockers (9"W x 22"H x 16"D) are available on a first-come basis. Valid ID required to use lockers.
- Large bags are not permitted. JANM cannot hold any jackets, clothing, or bags outside of lockers.
- Only service animals are allowed.
Protecting the health and well-being of our staff and visitors is our top priority. We strongly recommend all staff and visitors—regardless of vaccination status—to wear a face mask in the museum and to maintain a six-foot distance from anyone outside of their own household at all times.
See below for admission pricing and directions. For more information please contact Visitor Services at visitorservices@janm.org or call 213.625.0414.
The Hirasaki National Resource Center remains closed.
We will continue to present virtual programming to inspire, educate, and help you stay connected. Check our posts every day across JANM’s social media platforms @jamuseum (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram) and explore our content online.
Address
JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012
Directions
By Car
- From the 101 Freeway (US-101) Southbound: Take exit 2B for Los Angeles St south 0.1 miles to E 1st St. Make a left on E 1st St. JANM is on your left .3 miles.
- From the 101 Freeway (US-101) Northbound: Take exit 2B toward Alameda St/Union Station. Left at Alameda St. JANM is on your right 0.4 miles.
Nearby public parking lots
- Japanese Village Plaza Parking Garage at 115 S. Central Ave.
- SP Plus, Parking Lot 753 at 414 E. Temple St.
- City of Los Angeles, Parking Lot 7 at 140 N. Judge John Aiso St.
- City of Los Angeles, Lot 2 at 300 E. Temple St.
Public Transportation
- JANM is directly across the street from the brand new Little Tokyo/Arts District Station served by Metro light rail lines A and E.
- LADOT Little Tokyo/Arts District Dash A stops at 1st St. and Central Ave. right across the street from the museum.
Check metro.net for bus and rail maps or call 323 GoMetro (323.466.3876). Plan your trip by visiting Metro’s trip planner.
Ride the Metro and Save at JANM!
Show your TAP card, Metro employee ID, or LA County employee ID and receive $2 off adult general admission (does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions).
Adults | $16 |
Seniors (62 and over) | $9 |
Students (with ID) and Youth | $9 |
Children 5 and Under | Free |
JANM Members | Free |
Bags and Parcels
A limited number of self-serve storage lockers (9"W x 22"H x 16"D) available on a first-come basis. Valid ID required to use lockers. JANM cannot hold any jackets, clothing, or bags outside of lockers.
Pets
Only service animals are allowed on museum grounds.
For more information please contact Visitor Services at 213.625.0414.
Free Admission
We offer free general admission for:
JANM members, every day
Children (5 and under), every day
General admission is free all day every third Thursday of the month. All other Thursdays: free from 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
JANM VISITS
GROUP VISITS
Share the richness of the Japanese American experience with on-site group visits. Book a visit for seniors, adults, and college students.
SCHOOL VISITS
Our school group visits encourage students to build personal connections, to think critically, and to engage in participatory learning.
VIRTUAL VISITS
Our virtual visits use video conferencing technology to engage visitors and students in conversations surrounding JANM’s collections.
JANM Store Hours*
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed Mondays and holidays.
*Subject to change—see online store for details and holiday closures.
Notes:
- Limited capacity: Visitors must wait to be allowed entry by a JANM Store associate.
- Masks are strongly recommended, except for children age two and younger.
- Visitors who are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, headache, or any other symptoms), or who have had contact with anyone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19; are under isolation or quarantine orders should stay home, regardless of vaccination status.
- On-site pickup is available during open hours.
Hirasaki National Resource Center
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Located within the heart of JANM, the Manabi and Sumi Hirasaki National Resource Center (HNRC) serves more than 8,000 researchers, writers, students, family historians, filmmakers, and other museum visitors annually both onsite and online through its reference, research and reproduction services.