Japanese American National Museum - Los Angeles, California

Address:369 E 1st St.
Los Angeles, California
Tel: (213) 625-0414

The first of its kind to share Japanese ancestry in the United States, the Japanese American National Museum is a real treat for everyone. The museum houses a comprehensive collection of Japanese American objects, images and documents. Exhibitions tell the Japanese American story and deliver a wonderful educational and cultural experience.

Incorporating hundreds of objects, documents and photographs collected by the Japanese American National Museum, the Common Ground: The Heart of Community exhibition chronicles 150 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days of the Issei pioneers through World War II incarceration to the present. The docent-led tour of the exhibition is an hour long, and you will be entertained and amazed at the unique cultural mix and history on display.

Temporary exhibitions change a few times a year.

Check out the museum store for books, videos, jewelry, music, and other unique Japanese gift items.

To get to the museum riding the Hollywood Freeway (Route 101): exit at N Alameda St. and head south for one block before hitting East First St. Alternatively, from Route 10 head north onto S Alameda St. until you hit East First.

Prepare for a genuine mix of the far-East at the Japanese American National Museum.

We share the story of Japanese Americans because we honor our nation's diversity. 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 museum to provide a voice for Japanese Americans and a forum that enables all people to explore their own heritage and culture.