Japanese American National Museum Museum

Address: 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

Website: https://www.janm.org

Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm; Thurs until 8:00pm; closed Mondays

Admission: Adults $15 (approx.), youth/seniors discounts; free admission for children under a certain age varies; check website for current pricing.

Japanese American National Museum is a museum in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo district dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese Americans. The institution presents permanent and rotating exhibitions, public programs and educational outreach about community history, cultural arts and civil liberties.

Collections and exhibits cover immigration history, community development, arts and the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans, alongside contemporary cultural and artistic programming. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions that explore broader Asian American and multicultural themes.

The museum was established by members of the Japanese American community and opened its museum facilities in downtown Los Angeles in the late 20th century; it has grown into a major center for research, exhibitions and public programs related to Japanese American history.

The museum is located in Little Tokyo in central Los Angeles, within walking distance of other cultural institutions, shops and restaurants that serve the local Japanese American community and visitors.

• Focus and location: Located in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles, the museum focuses on the Japanese American experience including exhibitions on immigration, community life and wartime incarceration.

The museum is in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles. Nearest transit: Union Station is a 10-12 minute walk; Metro Gold Line (L Line) and multiple bus routes serve the area. Street parking and paid lots are available but limited; public transit or a short taxi/ride-hail trip from nearby stations is recommended.

• Reserve timed-entry tickets for special exhibits and weekend afternoons to avoid lines.
• Don't miss the Tateuchi Democracy Forum and the Keiro Gallery - these quieter spaces often house compelling rotating displays.
• If attending an izakaya-style event or film screening, arrive early; seating fills quickly.