Saturday, July 11
FREE ALL DAY
Come explore the wonderful world of Asian American and Japanese American books with us
- Membership - Support the Museum in sharing history from one generation to the next
- Public Programs & Events - Dynamic programs, lectures, workshops, films, performances, family events, and much more!
Saturday, July 18
Hear about the book and learn how to publish your own!
Follow the Discover Nikkei project on Twitter for links to new content, updates, and interesting Nikkei-related news & info. Major redesign of the site coming soon!
Create your own custom kokeshi and then send it to friends! Our new game on janmKIDS lets you play while learning some fun cultural facts
Thanks to our friends at Giant Robot, we have a limited number of posters featuring the work of Street Artist David Choe and is an inspirational rendition of our new President, Barack Obama. What better way to respond to his call to action!
ongoing
An overview of Japanese American history from early immigration to the present day. Incorporates artifacts, artwork, and media—including rare home movies and a section of the barracks from the Heart Mountain concentration camp.
July 11 through October 4, 2009
Take a fresh look at the traditional and iconic Japanese kokeshi folk toy by exploring its origins and history, as well as what contemporary artists are producing in homage to this humble object
July 1 through October 31, 2009
The popular exhibition, featuring portraits by award-winning filmmaker and artist Kip Fulbeck, travels to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill