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 (13)
Preview: Interactive StoryFiles with George Takei
Preview event at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, showcasing interactive StoryFiles featuring George Takei and related narratives—an immersive digital storytelling exhibit blending archives with contemporary media.
JANM Public Programs – Virtual & In-Person
The Japanese American National Museum hosts virtual and in-person public programs that inspire and educate visitors about Japanese American history and culture in Los Angeles, blending scholarly talks with engaging community programming.
JANM Book Club: Crown City by Naomi Hirahara
Join JANM for a book-club discussion of Crown City by Naomi Hirahara at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, exploring Japanese American history through engaging storytelling and community conversation.
Members Only Meet-and-Greet with Naomi Hirahara
Join a members-only evening at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles for a meet-and-greet with acclaimed mystery author Naomi Hirahara, with insights into her latest titles and an opportunity to have books signed.
Film Screening: Third Act
Screening of Third Act as part of the Films of Remembrance 2026 series at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, this evocative program explores memory, resilience, and history through intimate cinema and thoughtful storytelling in a museum setting. Audience will g
The Women of Flower Drum Song
A lecture at the Japanese American National Museum on March 29, 2026, exploring the women of Flower Drum Song—how female characters illuminate culture, identity, and representation in mid-20th-century Asian American storytelling.
Third Act Film Screening
Screening of Third Act at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Presented by the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, this film offers Hawaii-focused storytelling in a museum setting and invites reflection and discussion for local audiences.
“Defining Courage” at University of Washington (Seattle, WA)
An insightful lecture titled Defining Courage, pairing UW Seattle scholarship with JANM's Los Angeles venue to explore courage across history, ethics, and identity, featuring scholars, a Q&A, and a thoughtful museum audience.
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.
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.