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Japanese American National Museum

Los Angeles, United States
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Art, artifacts & historical exhibits exploring over 130 years of the Japanese-American experience.
100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
janm.org
+1 213-625-0414

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Nika Geneva
at 2024 Jan 21
Nika Geneva
at 2024 Jan 21
What a wonderful experience!

The museum curators were outstanding, knowledgeable and kind! They were also curious about information they did not have and interested to learn more.
They prepared for our visit and found ancestry members of the family of my partners father and we preformed the ireicho - which consists of honoring those who have been placed in internment camps by placing a stamp next to the names in a registry book.
I will remember this experience forever!
Dut Kasilag
at 2024 Jan 05
Dut Kasilag
at 2024 Jan 05
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Worth visiting!!!
The museum is in the heart of Little Tokyo, accessible and there are plenty of parking places around. The collection centers on the Japanese American struggles during the war and how the survivors made it a point to educate the younger generations never to forget and ultimately seek justice which they rightfully deserved and this idea applies to all of humanity.
The museum offers free entrance of certain Thursdays so check them out. Don’t forget to enjoy the many Japanese restaurants around. For those taking the metro, a stop was opened right next to the museum.
Kristin Wallace
at 2023 Nov 19
Kristin Wallace
at 2023 Nov 19
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After walking through the galleries, a museum worker spoke to me and my friend about his family’s experience and it was very enlightening. A great, tragic, hopeful, educational place! Highly recommend to those who know nothing about this history of Japanese people in America.
Jeremy Stonehouse
at 2023 Nov 18
Jeremy Stonehouse
at 2023 Nov 18
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I had no idea Japanese/American citizens were interned during WWII.

An eye opening exhibit.

Also temporary art exhibits.

Worth a visit.
emily ito
at 2023 Oct 30
emily ito
at 2023 Oct 30
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Our family went to the Museum to stamp a sacred book of names of our family who were incarnated in concentration camps during WWII. Ireicho is a tribute to honor and remember those who courageously endured loss of home, belongings and freedom while in camp. Many incarcerated people went on to join the military and fight for the USA while their families remained in camps, including my father who served in the US Army. It was very moving and emotional.
Kevin L
at 2023 Sep 08
Kevin L
at 2023 Sep 08
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Something always to be learnt

The Japanese American Museum depicts a topic of history that is often overlooked or even just not known. The artifacts and stories are touching for anyone, not just those of Japanese but for anyone with an interest in humanity.

One element that was unique and rarely seen is an interactive recording of veteran Sakai-San. I also found the propaganda against the Japanese Americans fascinating and profoundly sad.

This may not be the location for a first date. My fiancé at the time and I found it a wonderful location to spend together after years of being together.
A F
at 2023 Jul 21
A F
at 2023 Jul 21
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A lot of interesting history about the Japanese American Internment Camps. Dozens of images documenting the racist attitudes of the US government and white residents at the time. Part of the original barracks was cool to witness first hand. Got in free, because the 3rd Thursday of the month there is no fee.
Just across the street is Little Tojyo which is a bonus.
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