Japanese American National Museum

Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.

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    (213) 625-0414

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    janm.org

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Address

100 N Central Ave (at E First St.) Los Angeles , CA 90012 United States

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John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)

Get a free guided tour by one of the dojis who had lived through the internment camps who share their personal experiences. Most are in their 90s but so energetic and inspirational!

Los Angeles

The Japanese American National Museum is the only museum in the country dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry

Kendal Cockrel

The exhibit on Japanese American internment is necessary and a must see. Museum staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Derek Jones

The changing exhibit typically lifts you up into a cheery mood and when it ends, you are thrust into the guilt of Japanese internment camps . Nice once, JANM.

Tevita Folau

Until Jan 8, it's the Tatau exhibit . Definitely worth a trip. Beautiful artwork and culture.

Vanessa Leuterio

Went here for the Hello Kitty expo and I love it! Had a great w/ my family here ????????

Lailanie Gadia

I love this place and always enjoy how connected they are with the community through hosting events and amazing exhibits !

Pacific Standard Time

Drawing the Line : Japanese American Art , Design and Activism in Post-War Los Angeles – art and activism combine. Open through 2.19.12.

Jaime Ohm

Download the free iPhone app to listen to the free lectures in the permanent collection.

Chris Miller

Hello Kitty exhibit was interesting, especially at the end.

Kyle Honma

Target Free Saturday on Oct. 12th 2013. Bring the family, friends, and enjoy our activities for all ages! Admission is free to the public!

DowntownLA.com

Admission is FREE on Thursday evenings , 5-8pm, plus all day on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Go Metro for a 10% discount at Chado Tea Room ! Read more

Los Angeles

Free admission every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and every third Tuesday of the month.

Offbeat L.A.

Thursdays after 5pm is free admission .

Alton Yu

A little bit of Japanese American history. Cool augmented reality exhibits .

Craig Yoshihara

If you have relatives who lived in camp stop by the resource center and they can look up entry and exit information about them for you for free.

meniscuszine.com

Well-curated, informative museum that pays particular attention to the immigration and subsequent internment of Japanese in the U.S. Do not skip the gift shop on your way out.

Vonia

Really nice exhibits , free on different days...

Silvia Butta Calice

Really informative on how Japanese people came to the US

eli

WiFi password: JANMPublicAccess!

Melissa Kaita

Make sure to check out the gift shop . Lots of cute little Japanese gifts and books .

Jill Angel Ines

Free on Thursday from 5-8pm. Origami exhibit goes on till 8/26/12.

Vanessa Leuterio

Historic place of how Japan is in California!

Los Angeles

Buy one Adult Admission , get one free

Karena Bibbins

Watched the premier of The Crumbles! Food truck and Kirin ????

Alice アリス Mai

Check out the website for info about the Target Family Days!

Tony Tacacci

free wi-fi infront of the stairs (outside). Look for "Little Tokyo Unplugged" signal.

Yun Ding

Coming up next month: Hello Kitty exhibit

Curtis Tachiki

Dodger exhibit

Los Angeles

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Liz Pedroza

Don't take pics! Oops

Jeremy Hermanns

The Kogi Truck stops by on Thursday evenings ...so Yummm!

Zenji 善次 Takahashi 高橋

Closed on Mondays I guess

Luis Shimabukuro

Conheça a história da imigração japonesa nos USA!

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