Japanese American National Museum

JANM shares Japanese American history and culture through exhibitions, family festivals, and programs across Southern California. The Pavilion is closed for renovation until late 2026, but campus and offsite programs continue.

The 2026 Natsumatsuri Family Festival is listed for August 15 with free cultural performances and family activities. Treat renovation status as real: confirm which spaces are open before you promise a full museum walkthrough.

Use the official events calendar for current ticketed shows and free family days. Little Tokyo still works as the meeting point even while the Pavilion rebuild finishes.