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Japanese American National Museum

Japanese American National Museum

Museum, Art Gallery, and History Museum
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
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Japanese American National Museum
8.8/10
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    Ranked #7 for exhibits in Los Angeles
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    Yun D.
    "Coming up next month: Hello Kitty exhibit"(2 Tips)
    DowntownLA.com
    "Admission is FREE on Thursday evenings"(3 Tips)
    Los Angeles
    "Free admission every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p."(2 Tips)
    Jill Angel I.
    "Free on Thursday from 5-8pm."(2 Tips)
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    John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)February 27, 2016
    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
    Los AngelesOctober 13, 2010
    The Japanese American National Museum is the only museum in the country dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry
  • Kendal C.
    Kendal CockrelAugust 16, 2018
    The exhibit on Japanese American internment is necessary and a must see. Museum staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
  • Derek J.
    Derek JonesJanuary 27, 2015
    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 F.
    Tevita FolauOctober 12, 2016
    Until Jan 8, it's the Tatau exhibit. Definitely worth a trip. Beautiful artwork and culture.
  • Vanessa L.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa LeuterioJune 6, 2015
    Went here for the Hello Kitty expo and I love it! Had a great w/ my family here 😍💖
  • Lailanie G.heart icon on user image
    Lailanie GadiaJuly 4, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    I love this place and always enjoy how connected they are with the community through hosting events and amazing exhibits!
  • Pacific Standard Time
    Pacific Standard TimeFebruary 3, 2012
    Drawing the Line: Japanese American Art, Design and Activism in Post-War Los Angeles – art and activism combine. Open through 2.19.12.
  • Jaime O.heart icon on user image
    Jaime OhmJune 26, 2016
    Download the free iPhone app to listen to the free lectures in the permanent collection.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MillerNovember 14, 2014
    Hello Kitty exhibit was interesting, especially at the end.
  • Kyle H.
    Kyle HonmaOctober 1, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    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
    DowntownLA.comApril 27, 2011
    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
    Los AngelesAugust 2, 2013
    Free admission every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and every third Tuesday of the month.
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    Offbeat L.A.April 1, 2016
    Thursdays after 5pm is free admission.
  • Alton Y.heart icon on user image
    Alton YuJune 18, 2022
    A little bit of Japanese American history. Cool augmented reality exhibits.
  • Craig Y.
    Craig YoshiharaFebruary 16, 2013
    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
    meniscuszine.comSeptember 24, 2011
    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
    VoniaAugust 16, 2014
    Really nice exhibits, free on different days...
  • Silvia B.heart icon on user image
    Silvia Butta CaliceApril 23, 2016
    Really informative on how Japanese people came to the US
  • eli
    eliOctober 7, 2017
    WiFi password: JANMPublicAccess!
  • Melissa K.
    Melissa KaitaJanuary 26, 2011
    Make sure to check out the gift shop. Lots of cute little Japanese gifts and books.
  • Jill Angel I.
    Jill Angel InesMay 11, 2012
    Free on Thursday from 5-8pm. Origami exhibit goes on till 8/26/12.
  • Vanessa L.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa LeuterioJune 6, 2015
    Historic place of how Japan is in California!
  • Los Angeles
    Los AngelesMarch 28, 2013
    Buy one Adult Admission, get one free
  • Karena B.
    Karena BibbinsJanuary 26, 2014
    Watched the premier of The Crumbles! Food truck and Kirin😜
  • Alice アリス M.
    Alice アリス MaiNovember 13, 2011
    Check out the website for info about the Target Family Days!
  • Tony T.
    Tony TacacciAugust 27, 2010
    free wi-fi infront of the stairs (outside). Look for "Little Tokyo Unplugged" signal.
  • Yun D.
    Yun DingSeptember 28, 2013
    Coming up next month: Hello Kitty exhibit
  • Curtis T.
    Curtis TachikiAugust 9, 2014
    Dodger exhibit
  • Los Angeles
    Los AngelesJuly 14, 2011
    Go @metrolosangeles 2 Civic Center & visit @ChinAmerMuseum @jamuseum & stay @KyotoGrand- http://ht.ly/5DFVg
  • Liz P.heart icon on user image
    Liz PedrozaMarch 28, 2013
    Don't take pics! Oops
  • Jeremy H.
    Jeremy HermannsSeptember 13, 2009
    The Kogi Truck stops by on Thursday evenings...so Yummm!
  • Zenji 善次 T.
    Zenji 善次 Takahashi　高橋August 2, 2010
    Closed on Mondays I guess
  • Luis S.heart icon on user image
    Luis ShimabukuroDecember 29, 2014
    Conheça a história da imigração japonesa nos USA!
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Japanese American National Museum
100 N Central Ave (at E First St.)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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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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