Japanese American National Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Los Angeles, the Japanese American National Museum focuses on presenting the Japanese American experience to advance understanding of the United States’ ethnic and cultural diversity. It emphasizes remembering history as a means to guard against prejudice and to uphold democratic values. The museum serves as a voice for Japanese Americans and provides a forum for people to explore their own heritage and culture. As part of the broader museums and historical sites sector, JANM operates as a mid-sized cultural institution that develops programs and exhibitions for a diverse audience. It has engaged with academic partners to host cross-disciplinary conversations, including collaborations with USC and UCLA centers in 2021 to discuss topics related to Japanese American history. It is located in downtown Los Angeles and serves a regional audience seeking education about Japanese American history and its relevance to contemporary society.