About Us

Japanese American National Museum

Museum hours: 

JANM WILL CLOSE FOR RENOVATION BEGINNING JANUARY 6, 2025.

Visit JANM on the Go for more information

Store hours: For in person shopping.

THE JANM STORE WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO RENOVATION STARTING JANUARY 6, 2025.

  • Orders can still be placed online and over the Phone.

    Store On-site pick-up hours for orders purchased online:

    • Tuesday - Saturday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
    • Closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. (Subject to Change without prior notice)

      For more information about on-site pick-up click here.

       

      The Japanese American National Museum is the largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Its mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.

      Support the programs and projects of the Museum by making a 

      donation online or joining/renewing as a member.

       

      If you would like to mail donations or membership checks, our mailing address is:

      Japanese American National Museum
      100 N Central Avenue
      Los Angeles, CA 90012

      JANM Store

      The JANM Store features distinctive Asian American merchandise for all occasions and generations. Our unique product line represents the essence of the Japanese American experience, while also promoting an appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity. Your purchases help support the programs and exhibitions at JANM.

      Active JANM Members automatically get a 10% discount on eligible items purchased online as long as you are using the same email address that is associated with your
      membership. If the discount is not automatically applied, email us at museumstore@janm.org with your name, membership number, and expiration date. We will activate your account and send you a link to complete the discounted transaction.)

      Our retail location can be found in the Japanese American National Museum’s Pavilion Building in the Little Tokyo Historic District of downtown Los Angeles. We’re on the corner of First Street and Central Avenue.

      If you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by and find out why our Museum Store is a two-time winner of Los Angeles Magazine's Best Museum Shop!

      The Museum Store is closed on the following days: Sunday-Monday, as well as:

      • Martin Luther King Jr Day
      • Presidents' Day
      • Memorial Day
      • Juneteenth
      • Independence Day
      • Redress/Civil Liberties Act Anniversary
      • Labor Day
      • Indigenous People's Day
      • Election Day
      • Day before Thanksgiving
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas Eve
      • Christmas Day
      • New Year's Eve
      • New Year's Day

      Call our toll-free Museum Store order line at 888.769.5559 (Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., PT) and charge your purchase to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover account. For the fastest service, please have product item numbers and your credit card ready. If you are a current member of the Japanese American National Museum, please also have your membership number and expiration date available, to ensure your 10% member discount.

      For Museum hours, admission, and directions, please visit janm.org/visit.

      For questions about the Museum Store, its products, and publications, please email us at museumstore@janm.org.

      To learn more about the Japanese American National Museum, its exhibitions and programs, please visit janm.org.

       

      WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

      If you are interested in volunteering for the JANM Store, please email us at museumstore@janm.org. We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Please let us know if you’re interested, or have ideas or suggestions on how we can improve the site.

      THANKS

      The JANM Store benefits from the enthusiasm and talents of our Store Volunteers and Staff. Thanks to the many individuals who help make this website possible.