Got some free tickets. Got there 2 hours before closing time. Enjoyed the whole place. Kid friendly just make sure they're respectful because we experienced some little rude sh!ts when we were there. They have an area where they give you some sort of camera you walk around that room and it shows you old school pictures and stuff. Overall awesome place to learn about how crazy it was for the Japanese people. Oh yeah no parking and hard to get street parking so there is paid parking lots around. Also after the museum you can hit up all those restaurants and shops in the plaza across the street.

I loved learning about the history of Japanese Americans. The exhibits were very insightful, especially to those who were never taught about the internment camps and the prejudice Japanese Americans face. My favorite exhibit was the one about the young Japanese American soldier, it was heartbreaking but his art was beautiful. It was an overall enlightening experience and I hope to visit again and see more in the future!

Beautiful set up and presentation. Came with a friend with Japanese heritage and had lots of discussions through out the tour. Multiple thought-provoking sections that defines the Japanese American culture. Reserve tickets in advance for easy access. $16 is the price of admission. No food and drinks allowed. I had quite a head rush to the start of my museum experience after chugging 24 ounces of iced coffee....

Wonderful museum in the heart of downtown in the little Tokyo district of Los Angeles. Very safe area with plenty of parking and absolutely delicious dining options. The museum is huge and in the prime Center making it very easy to see and find. The people are very friendly at the front and two are guides excellent. The museum is bright and vibrant with very captivating exhibits and this is definitely a great place to learn about history in the United States especially how the Japanese Americans were treated through the years.Right across the street, there is also another satellite museum office and also a mural celebrating the contribution of Japanese Americans to Little Tokyo. This is a must visit!

So much to see here… I spent two hours but I could have easily spent an hour more (had to rush because of my parking meter darn!). Plan for 3 hours. Very interesting exhibits, you’ll want to read everything. I knew about the internment camps for the Japanese during WWII, but this just digs into it on another level, it’s very personal. Highly recommend.

A truly moving and educational space that reaffirms the necessity to love one another and recognize each other's humanity. Located in a new, modern glass and metal building across from their old brick, iron shaped one, this museum is a must see experience for everyone. Focusing on the Japanese experience from the first laborers who were immigrants to the Japanese American experience through forced internment and beyond, the history lesson was eye opening. We really enjoyed the Trancendients, recognizing many of the people who have worked at the borders of their passions and activism. Also very touching to see the Covid-19 installation and read the stories of just a minute sample of those we lost to the pandemic. We were able to visit for donation only as they are just reopening now. It was a great way to spend Mother's Day.

Great history lesson for me and my children. This trip hardened my resolve. At first you get angry at what was done. But then you realize those before you pave a path through the darkness. They met the hardship head on and did not back down. They did this quietly and broke the chains that were placed on them. We as the children and grandchildren need to understand this. This is how we overcame hardship as a community. GO FOR BROKE!

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful building. I look forward to it being open.

Insightful, impactful, informational look at Japanese American history and the forced relocation during WWII in particular. Didn't know if the kids would be into it, they were. Have lunch in little Tokyo and make an afternoon of it

This is a great museum with so much yo offer and explore. They did a great job with all of the various exhibits. Provides a wide range of History. Takes a few hours to get through the museum. Definitely does not take up the entire day , you can plan on half a day here. Would love to revisit this place again. If you like museums, it is a must visit.

This place is so much fun and makes for great photo ops. I do not remember the prices, but I am sure I did not spend more than $20.00. Took my friends and I about 2 hours to do the entire museum and get really good pictures. The museum does get crowed and people awkwardly stare at you while you take your photos, but overall I had a great time.The staff at the front desk was very nice and allowed us to use a coupon we got off of Google.

Especially being half Japanese, I found this museum very interesting. I enjoyed my time there, the museum is rather small in size but there is a good amount of photos, artifacts, and reading that will keep you occupied for an hour or more. I used my student discount. It was sad learning what Japanese Americans had to face and I pray this type of history to never repeat itself.

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Wonderful museum it is heart of California

Lots of history about the japanese americans. Alot of good information that I didnt know about. Clean facility. Gift shop available. Parking structure close by. No free parking anywhere . Free Thursdays after 4pm

I had no idea Japanese/American citizens were interned during WWII. An eye opening exhibit. Also temporary art exhibits. Worth a visit.

We had a very good time here with our 9 month old daughter. I wasn't expecting there to be as much for her to do as there was, but the dress-up/movie section was the highlight for us, since being parents is exciting and new, still. The collections here are really incredible, especially the weaponry section. That's what makes museums so wonderful, seeing objects you've heard and read about firsthand. We went on a Bank of America customer appreciation day, so my husband was free. Check their calendar before visiting, there are various free dates each month.

This was a great homeschool field trip for my 10-year-old son. It had a good variety of exhibits and we both loved the art exhibit of work by David Bradley. The small outdoor botanical garden was another favorite of ours. The garden was so beautiful and serene and it had a lot of learning experiences with signs about plants used for medicine and labels identifying many of the plants.

Loved this place so much to do with the kids highly recommend it’s free if you have a EBT card.

SUCH a fun field trip! My kids loved loved loved it! I even had a great time. The artifacts, the history, and the wonderful David who showed my class around really made the experience one we will never forget! On top of everything, all of my kids have a hearing loss. David also uses hearing technology. Whaaaaat a great role model opportunity for my students. Thank you!

Kids love this museum...

Yesterday I had a wonderful time at AOC, it was completely full with a lot of families and kids! So nice time to finish our year! The people there it's always happy and kind! Thanks

My kids love this place! We got their family pass this year. It's a nice little gem in our neighborhood! Great people and it looks like they treat their animals well!

(Translated by Google) It came with an audio guide so it was very easy to understand. I knew what I had to know. I think I want to go again. (Original) 音声ガイド付きなのでとてもわかりやすく理解できました。知らなければいけない事を知れました。また行きたいと思います。

Just and amazing museum, I was lucky to go the third Thursday on the moths, free admission!

Nice new building. Everyone was very nice and friendly!

Fun time making memories here with my family. Free admission! Just be sure to reserve your tickets prior to arrival or you'll be in line waiting your turn to enter. My fave was Infinity room, Blue balloon animal and oversized table and chair. I suggest everyone visit Japanese American National Museum.

This is a wonderful place that is kinda hidden but worth looking for. The monument is engraved with 16,000 Japanese soldiers and their officers who served during WWII. Inscribed stars indicate those who were killed in action. Above the names carved into the granite are 60 US Army patches from the units under which the Nisei soldiers served.

We attended "Sansei Rocker: Behind the Curtain" and the show was amazing. The entire museum staff was welcoming and helpful, and even gave us restaurant and hotel advice!

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.

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!

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.

The Lone Range exhibit is there. Highly recommend. Incredible human, incredible life story.

It's a beautiful museum, but certainly not one of my favorites in the L.A. area. Mostly clean women's restrooms. People leaned over some of the exhibits too far to take pictures and set off the alarms a few times. Our toddlers did not enjoy this museum so much until we went out to the garden area. There were a few areas closed off due to renovations/upcoming exhibitions when we visited (4/10/18). free admission on the second Tuesday of each month free parking in their lot or the L.A. zoo across the street has overflow parking, but I'm not sure how much their fees are

This museum was filled to the brim with rich history and art! We had an hour to go on the tour and our guide was amazing! She packed as much information as she could with the time we had. I wish I had time to go through and really enjoy each and every part I could have easily spent half a day looking at and taking everything in. They have an outdoor portion which is a great to take a break and enjoy nature and also learn a little about the types of plants.

Love the artwalk. I buy all my cool art stuff when the artwalk happens in downtown Los Angeles. They Have everything you can think off...

Not some big country western fan, but this was a really interesting museum, with lots of historical memorabilia focused on a fascinating slice of American entertainment and the arts & culture of the American west. Lots of stuff about Gene Autry and his contemporaries in films, western shows, music, and popular culture. There were exhibits suited to kids and lots of details including videos and audio presentations for those interested in learning more.

In 2010 I used to wait for my parents here. Its a very nice and clean place.

great burgers and excellent service. The menus is perfect for all families and esp kids! great environment available tables to sit and relax and have a great lunch

Nice museum, never found it crowded, peaceful inside

The man who runs Odd Nights at The Autry Phillip Dane has some pretty disgusting opinions about people! I am surprised that The Autry would support such filth. I attached photos.

temporary closed

Fun for kids and adults! Came here on Mother's Day and had a fun time taking pictures of my kids with the cool illusions. We didn't purchase tickets in advance, we walked right in and we were able to get in.The Museum of Illusions is a great family outing. It's kind of small, so you can easily take pictures in each room in less than an hour. This is definitely a place to take a bunch of cool pictures (yes, instagram worthy) full of vivid and amazing paintings.

I went here for the Native American Craft Festival and it was amazing. It's a jurored event so all artists are vetted before entry. It meant that only authentic, high quality art and artists were present. It was amazing to see the art and talk to artists who were keeping traditions alive that were almost wiped out. It was great to talk to and support (and okay, shop!!!) all the art, jewelry, knives and clothes there. It's every year around the end of October or beginning of November and I highly recommend it.

love this place May 17

Remembered going to this place and I loved it, when a a field trip with my former elementary and middle school classmates a few years ago

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

I didn’t really like the museum. It felt like a waste of time and it was very boring. The gift shop is cool though.

Excellent went there with my Class for a Field Trip

Wow

Excellent

Awesome experience, needed more time

It was great! Fairly prices as well!

Thursdays $15!! What a fun experience. Definitely try to make it to all their shows with the 75ft dome shaped screen. Loved the aquarium. Rainforest was so so but I liked trying to spot all the insects in their camouflaged habitats. Drinks are expensive but strong. We had a great time.

Nice quite museum to go with your better half

It had everything! Clothes of the old west , guns of the old west . Movies .

It was so fun because there was a theater

I Like This Place

It was fantastic on every level, I had no idea it was as big as it is and displayed so many cool things, such as: John f Kennedy's presidential Revolver and Billy the kid's lever action rifle. A real Chuck wagon from the cattle Roundup days. Not only do they have some real gold on display but you can pan for gold.

The antique and historic gun collection is amazing

Interesting experience

(Translated by Google) Large colt collection (Original) Große Colt Sammlung

Visited the annual exhibition of new works by Western artists. So much fun to see pottery, painting, sculpture in wide variety of styles. The preparation and presentation of the exhibit is also part of the enjoyment. Popped into the other continuing galleries - fascinated by history of the West from the First People to modern times. The food in the cafe is actually quite good, so an enjoyable afternoon. Gene Autry gave us a wonderful gift.

Amazing museum, it gives you a bigger insight into California's history. For us European visitors it's also very interesting to see the local paintings and art we never even heard of.

Latin Jazz Sunday!

Racist...

Good source of western paintings and sculpture.

What a weird museum! The very first thing I saw upon entering was their exhibit (and sale) of paintings and for a second I was like, "why am I paying money to enter what is in effect a gallery trying to sell me things?" And also I worried it was just going to be paintings, I wanted that real west stuff! Next thing I saw was their exhibit from films about the american west which didn't alleviate my concerns. It all seemed like interpretations of the west. But then I saw their very impressive and actually beautiful collection of guns from the west and that was worth the price of admission. I would have liked more things representing the material culture of the Native Americand but I know that can be problematic given how those things can be obtained as well as perhaps not properly respecting how those objects are to be handled and talked about so don't know if that can be done.

This place is amazing! Great place to bring the family to get some education on the old west.

I’ve been here a couple of times. Not only is the museum great but the gift shop is good to go. Also a couple nice eating areas.

Great venue for local plays

The Western Artists Exhibit is on now. Brilliant.

Some many cool old west and western movie themed items. Very nicer display of cowboy and vintage firearms.

My review is quite delayed but I had to post about this incredible museum. I would say the only downfall is its hard to find parking nearby. However public transportation is also available. Be sure to get tickets in advance for the museum.

Definitely an experience you must visit at least once, especially if you live within driving distance to Los Angeles. Or, it's worth a visit if you are traveling on holiday as well.

If you're in LA and into museums, Japanese American National Museum is definitely worth checking out. There's so much to see, even on your way to the museum itself.

Have not been here for years! And definitely not since all the upgrades. What a beautiful building! Got there early and spent the whole day. Still feel as if I was "missing something", giving me reason to come back soon. No exhibit that I did not enjoy. Was happy to see some familiarity... the iron fence of sea horses still protecting the Albino Alligator, which was fun, and amazing, to see he is still alive! The skeleton of a sharks jaw with the famous, "Steinhart Aquarium" under it. I was disappointed that the gift shops had no postcards to sell to us "tourists" except for one at the shop just inside the main entrance, and it was a wooden one, $6.00, depicting the "old" Steinhart Aquarium. Did not eat there but am sure the prices were high. The restrooms were clean and well maintained considering the high volume of traffic. Street parking fills quickly with no one leaving anytime soon, but the Garage is not far and only two times "around the block", so to speak, we got a parking space. All in all, a great day!

The place is very clean and well organized. Also they do offer student discounts. The exhibits are very detailed and the latter talks about more than just Japanese Americans.

Heart warming ❤️ and shocking. Today's experience through the Japanese American museum. What a ride. They have the museum set up in a very storytelling way. The museum offers an audio tour but if you opt out you can still learn alot with what is written all over the walls.great place to bring young adults or Teens. Honestly wish everyone would have to be required to go through a museum like this once a month for differnt culture's. Maybe it would help people get along better. Parking cost more than $10

Definitely go when they open if you are trying to get into the Infinity Room exhibit. We got there when they first opened on a Sunday morning and it was still packed and a 2 hour wait. By the time it was our turn they were already reserved for the entire day.

Beautiful

Filled with history and art great architecture .

Urban Light at Japanese American National Museum are one of the most photographed places in Los Angeles, and even I partook in the selfie phenomenon at the urban light.

it's closed because of covid-19, not open as Google map shows

Enjoyable learning experience, learn a lot here! 5 stars

Great place to learn what the Japanese community is also being thru california history

(Translated by Google) If you want to know the history of Japanese in the US, and migrations, I recommend them. you have to pay co ... or $ 25 but it is worth it to the lovers of history. (Original) Si quieren conocer la historia de japoneses en eeuu, y las migraciones, les recomiendo. hay que pagar co…o $25 pero vale la pena a los amntes de la historia.

Always a cool museum to visit when in little tokio. Very insightful expos. Check out their store!

Absolutely Awesome! Was a honor to visit and learn so much about the Japanese community of Los Angeles, the rich history and Contrubutions the Japanese Americans have given throughout the years. Was totally grateful for the experience.

Went to vote there

Super nice place to learn some Japanese history. We went on a Thursday and the admission was free. The hidden gem here was the tea room that is in the patio. The staff was super friendly and takes the time to explain you the tea flavors. We ordered the nutella toast and the white chocolate cake and both were fantastic.

Voted here today. Process was seamless

Thank you for having a voting location here on 3/3/20

Always exciting exhibits and enthusiastically informed docents. Historic exhibits are the best in the world

(Translated by Google) Infinity of rich teas, calm atmosphere, very bright place with oriental touch, very good attention (Original) Infinidad de ricos tés, ambiente tranquilo, lugar muy iluminando con toque oriental, muy buena atención

A lot of great exhibits. A excellent museum.

American boomed on japan

Awesome museum

If you want to know and learn about the Japanese internment camps, this is the place. Awesome

US schools should make a visit here mandatory.

Love the building decor

Great!

An educational site located in Los Angeles to learn about Japanese Americans. The artifacts they have range from old wooden buildings to many historical items such as books, Shogi board and pieces, and flags. They even have old Japanese musical melodies played on the radio at the time, totally reminiscent. It also has monuments and displays of internment camp such as Manzanar. Recommended for those interested in the history of Japanese Americans in the United States.

We are charter members of this fantastic place. Check it out!

Visited many times and the rotating exhibits are easily my favorite part. Beautiful collection of artifacts and accounts of Japanese American history in the heart of Little Tokyo.

Amazing collection of historic pieces, including a reconstructed bungalow from an internment camp.

A great museum filled with facts and information I never knew. Reading the letter that required all people of Japanese ancestry to pack up and enter the concentration camps brought me to tears. A worker there saw me crying and came by to talk to me; turns out he was forced into a concentration camp as a child. He told me about what it was like and I am so thankful to have heard his story! This was a life changing experience!

It was informative traditional museum. I remember in the past I went there to see the hello Kitty exhibition. This time it is the past history of Japanese culture in different stories of people going through life in the past. Not much stuff to do for children, but if you want to learn anything it's definitely worth it.

The museum is open with proof of vaccination and mask needed, but their store is not. They did say that you can order online and pick-up at the museum to save delivery charges. Current exhibit is A Life in Pieces containing diary/letters of Stanley Hayami and other items reflecting his incarceration at Heart Mountain.

JAMM has two primary exhibits: one on the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and one on the Japanese experience in the US internment camps following Pearl Harbor. Both exhibits have extensive photographs and narratives. The museum is spacious and should not be missed if you are interested in these topics. It is located in Little Tokyo in LA.

There were some great exhibits in the museum. It was very informative. They have a couple that rotate every once in a while, so I'll definitely return here the next time I'm in LA.

Incredibly dense and powerfully moving. The exhibits are so detailed it will take several hours to really take in everything! You'll definitely need a couple breaks in-between. This is a must-visit in Little Tokyo, a place full of must-visits.

Really cool stuff inside. Learned a bunch. I didn't have time to interact with everything/ read all the exhibits but you could probably do it in a few hours and get it all done. They have a really neat VR/ AR set up from the post-war era. Really sheds some light on some of the tension between the US and Japanese Americans. Helps to remember that as we move toward a more connected society.

If you're a World War II buff and enjoy learning about Japanese-American history, this is the place to be! I'm super thankful that this museum exists and hope that it'll be around forever.

I enjoyed the museum and learned from the exhibits. I didn't take many photos but attach a couple. They allow non-flash photos. I wanted to see their "BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration" which was originally scheduled to end on October 9, 2022. They have since extended it to January 8, 2023. There are a couple augmented reality installations, one indoors and one outdoors. I haven't experienced anything like that before. For their ongoing exhibit "Common Ground: The Heart of Community" there are more than 20 narrated stops you can access via your smartphone or with a headset obtained from the front desk. To me, it was walkable from Union Station.

Just the BEST spot to host Giant Robot’s documentary event. Lovely staff. The location and people made a great event very memorable and sweet. Thank you so much for graciously hosting and kind email communications.

I went on Free Museum Day, so it was a little packed but I enjoyed overhearing the two docents giving tours for some large groups. The museum isn't a big as I'd thought, they only have have a few exhibits at a time, but they do have some interesting online exhibits as well. The space is well cared for and full of interesting information about Japanese American history, there's plenty of seating throughout to rest if needed, and they have a nice outdoor cafe and little gift shop with many handmade items.

It covers the immigration experience and relocation pretty well. Their gift shop is neat and enjoy the surrounding little Tokyo.

Place was absolutely amazing. Staff was really kind and both the inside and outside of the building were clean. Another bonus would be that adult admission is free and students of any age get a free admission as well however you would need a student id to get free admission. The place was also really educational and had some interactive activities inside.

I had an appointment to stamp the ireizo book so I stopped early to peruse the museum first. Last time I was here it had recently opened and in the building next door. There was a decent amount of exhibits to look at and enjoyed how it was organized. The ireizo event was well organized. We had enough time to take pictures and stamp the names planned ahead.

Interesting, informative and varied. Far more information presented thsn can be absorbed by a mere perusal. It is important that we have these repositories of information.

A really interesting, in-depth look at a whole bunch of different facets of the life of Japanese people and their descendants in the United States. Contextualizes and enriches understanding of the World War II internment, as well as giving good backstory of what came before and after it. Not much interactive content, but if you are into history or feel a connection to Japanese culture, this museum will ring bells for you.

Very interesting history of the Japanese migration to America and the challenges they needed to overcome through the years, especially during WWII. Americas diversity is its greatest strength.

We came in first thing as they opened, it was nice to be there almost alone to be able to read everything. My second visit, still discovering more.

It is a beautiful space, thoughtfully designed for learning about the incarceration of the American Japanese during WW2. Excellent artifacts and displays, very good text, lots of photographs.

Very interesting very insightful museum. If you’re going during the summer bring a jacket it gets cold in there.

Amazing. I spent most of the day here and still didn’t have enough time to see it all. I was also reading all of the signs and looking at absolutely everything on display, so it took me way longer than most, but I would reserve most of the day to thoroughly see this museum. It has its permanent exhibit on the top floor and a space for the traveling exhibit on the bottom floor. There are also several videos playing with interviews, honoring events, etc. Probably the best museum on Japanese American incarceration and a very thorough history of Japanese in America. I learned so much here and will definitely be going back.

My students and I had a great time It was a very well organized experience for my students. The tale they told was very engaging, we had a great time creating the the origami face of the evil (oni:ogre/troll /demon).

Wonderful venue for multi-day conferences. Extensive indoor spaces from boardroom to small intimate meeting rendez-vous. Outdoor in front can be arranged into a patio. Very convenient, adjacent weekend parking in the city employee lot. $7 in Nov. 2023.