Japanese American National Museum
museumMuseum devoted to preserving and presenting the history and culture of Japanese Americans. Located in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo, it offers rotating exhibitions, collections, education programs, and public events.
Upcoming Events (9)
JANM Public Programs: Virtual & In-Person Events
The Japanese American National Museum hosts a series of virtual and in-person public programs in Los Angeles. These sessions explore Japanese American history and culture through lectures, talks, and interactive experiences that educate and connect communities.
2026 Nikkei Children’s Book Festival
The Nikkei Children’s Book Festival returns to the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, featuring author readings, storytelling, workshops, and family activities that celebrate Japanese American children’s literature and storytelling traditions.
Ireicho National Tour—San Francisco
Ireicho kicks off a national tour with a Los Angeles stop at the Japanese American National Museum, delivering a world-music program that blends traditional sounds with contemporary flair in an intimate indoor venue.
Ireicho National Tour
Ireicho National Tour arrives at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, presenting a traveling exhibition that blends immersive visuals with historical context. Explore a nationwide showcase in a renowned LA venue.
JANM Book Club: Safe Passage with Evelyn Iritani
Join the JANM Book Club at the Japanese American National Museum as Evelyn Iritani leads a discussion of Safe Passage. This literature-focused mingle invites readers to reflect on Japanese American experiences and share insights in a museum setting.
“Defining Courage” at Mid Valley Performing Arts Center (Salt Lake City)
Defining Courage is a museum exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles that traces acts of resilience across Japanese American history. Through artifacts, photos, and personal stories, the show invites visitors to reflect on courage, memory, and identity shaping a community's future.
2026 Gala & Online Auction
An elegant fundraising gala at the Japanese American National Museum with an online art auction, live program, cocktails, and silent bidding, supporting LA museum programming and community education.
Film Screening: Nobuko Miyamoto – A Song in Movement
Screening of Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. The film explores Miyamoto’s blend of music and activism and its impact on civil rights and cultural movements, followed by discussion.
Ireicho National Tour
A stop on the Ireicho National Tour arrives at the Japanese American National Museum, presenting a traveling exhibition that blends history and contemporary perspectives. The program highlights Fort Snelling's heritage through artifacts and storytelling, offering a thoughtful, museum‑level experience in Los Angeles.