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Monday, December 20, 2010

Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles

Japanese American National Museum
369 E. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414
http://www.janm.org/

Tues-Weds, Fri-Sat: 11a-5p
Thurs: 12p-8p
Closed certain holidays.

Adults $9
Seniors 62+/Students and Youth (6-17) $5
Free admission every Thurs from 5p-8p, and every third Thurs of the month
They also have Target Free Family Saturdays - check the website for dates and info.
Public pay parking around the museum.

The museum in itself is beautiful, besides all of the wonderful exhibits. The mission of the JANM is to promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.

The exhibits range from art, history, politics, culture, individual and family stories, photography, to special events of music, storytelling, guest lectures, and theatrical productions.

They also have the Chado Tea Room where you can experience a range of Japanese teas. And they have a Little Tokyo Walking Tour.

Contact the museum for its latest information.

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