National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (At the Japanese American National Museum)

The National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at the Japanese American National Museum (NCPD@JANM) convenes and educates people of all ages about democracy to transform attitudes, influence culture, and promote civic engagement. NCPD is a place for dialogue about race and social justice, where visitors can examine contemporary and historical frameworks, including the Asian American experience.

NCPD@JANM envisions an enduring American Democracy where all people have the right and responsibility to participate.

Utilizing JANM’s historical collection of artifacts, stories, and cultural perspective, NCPD explores the rights, freedoms, and enduring fragility of democracy, helping to build bridges and find common ground between people of diverse backgrounds and opinions. Working at the nexus of community, arts, and social justice, NCPD surfaces solutions for the most pressing issues facing democracy.