January 1st 2023: As part of of the 2023 Oshogatsu Family Festival the Japanese American National Museum is offering free admission to the museum on January 8th. The museum was founded in 1992 and is located in Little Tokyo near Downtown Los Angeles and the museum is also an affiliate with the Smithsonian Affiliate Program.
The museums goal of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote the understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. The regular admission price is generally $16 so getting in for free on January 8th is a good deal to check out this great museum.
The location in Little Tokyo is also a great spot to visit the many cool stores as well as amazing restaurants that are available nearby. If you are visiting by car there is plenty of parking available at the museum.
Location:
100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles CA 90012
Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm except Thursdays when the museum if open from noon until 8 pm.
Phone:
(213) 625-0414