FREE EVERY THIRD THURSDAY- Little Tokyo
Japanese American National Museum is the first gallery in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry as an integral part of U.S. story. Through its comprehensive collection of objects, images and documents, as well as multi-faceted exhibitions, educational programs, documentaries and publications. The Japanese American Museum is admission free every Thursday from 5–8 p.m.
Also on the third Thursday of every month, the Japanese American Museum is FREE ALL DAY!
Americans of Japanese Ancestry
The Japanese American Museum was established in Los Angeles to preserve the rich heritage Asian culture. The gallery is dedicated to preserving the history and culture. It is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown Los Angeles, California.
We believe in the importance of remembering our history, to better guard against the prejudice that threatens liberty and equality in a democratic society. We strive as a world-class institution to provide a voice and forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture.
Free admission all day to see Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb; Fighting for Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We, the People”?; and Common Ground: The Heart of Community.
FREE Common Ground Audio Guides
JANM offers iPod Touch audio guides to complement its core exhibition, Common Ground: The Heart of Community. The guides are available in English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish. Visitors may borrow an iPod Touch with the guides free of charge while viewing the exhibition. The guides may also be downloaded free from the Apple App Store.
JANM’s audio guides are made possible by a generous grant from the Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.
Hours
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.
Thursdays are FREE admission from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
last entry 7:30 p.m.
Every third Thursday of the month is FREE admission all day
last entry 7:30 p.m
Advance tickets are required.
