8Asians Vist Asian America: Japanese American National Museum

Visit Asian America. Asian America is not just an identity or an idea, it’s a place as well. It is America, and certain parts of America distinctly embody the Asian American homeland. Join us as we highlight different Asian American destinations that you can add to your next travel itinerary.

Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the U.S. sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese heritage.

Location

100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012

Hours

Museum Gallery*
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 11AM to 5PM
Thursday: 12PM to 8PM*
Closed Mondays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Final visitor admissions are accepted 30 minutes before closing.
Guided tours for school groups available by appointment Tuesday through Friday.

Museum Store
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 11AM to 5PM
Thursday: 12PM to 8PM
Closed Mondays
Shop online at janmstore.com

Hirasaki National Resource Center
Tuesday: 11AM to 5PM
Thursday: 12PM to 5PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11AM to 5PM
Closed: Wednesday & Friday

Museum Office
Monday through Friday: 9AM to 5PM

Admission

Adults $9.00
Seniors (62 and over) $5.00
Students (with ID) and Youth (6-17) $5.00
Children 5 and under and Museum Members, Free.
*Free general admission every Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and every third Thursday of the month.
Special group rates and rentals available. For reservations call 213.625.0414.
Reserved and guided school groups receive a discount off of regular admission!
$4.00/student, $6.00/adult chaperon with advanced reservations. Schools that wish to come on free Thursday must make reservations in advance.
Adult and senior groups of 10 or more receive an admission discount of $1.00 off regular admission per person.

Events

Private tours, Afternoon Tea, exhibition openings, lectures, etc.

Contact

phone: 213.625.0414
fax: 213.625.1770

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