Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Little Tokyo Japantown: Reopening Status: Late 2026NEW

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Little Tokyo Japantown remains closed. No official reopening date has been announced, though reopening is tentatively expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

What to See Nearby While JANM Is Closed
While the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) remains closed, visitors can still experience Japanese American culture, history, and community throughout Little Tokyo Japantown:

• Go For Broke National Education Center - Japanese American WWII history and education
• Japanese Village Plaza - Shops, restaurants, and cultural storefronts at the heart of Little Tokyo
• Weller Court - Dining, shopping, and community event spaces
• Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) - Performances, exhibitions, and outdoor plaza events
• Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - Historic temple and cultural gatherings
• Little Tokyo Historic District - Public art, memorials, festivals, and seasonal community events

JANM continues to present programs, exhibitions, talks, and special events at partner venues and locations throughout Little Tokyo and the surrounding area while the museum building remains closed.

These locations collectively continue to host cultural programs and community activities throughout the year, offering meaningful ways to experience Little Tokyo during JANM’s closure.