Japanese American National Museum

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The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. As the national repository of Japanese American history, JANM creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. Its underlying purpose is to transform lives, create a more just America and, ultimately, a better world.The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. As the national repository of Japanese American history, JANM creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. Its underlying purpose is to transform lives, create a more just America and, ultimately, a better world.

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Fax: (213) 625-1770

TollFree: (800) 461-5266

Payment method

amex, discover, master card, visa, all major credit cards

Neighborhoods

Central LA, Historic Cultural, Little Tokyo

Other Link

http://www.janm.org

Categories

Museums, Historical Places, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions

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Amy F.

09/22/2016

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Went here for the Hello Kitty exhibit, which was cute (of course). You don't need to spend a ton of time here, but it's location downtown is near a lot of cool restaurants, as well as the Little Tokyo shopping district, which is fun to peruse.

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Details

Phone: (213) 625-0414

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

Website: http://www.janm.org