Annual Fundraisers
About the Annual Fundraisers
The Japanese American National Museum’s annual events are its largest fundraising events of the year. They are a much-anticipated celebration, especially for those in the Japanese American community, to rekindle support for a landmark institution and its wide-ranging work.
For tickets, information, and sponsorships, click on link below for the upcoming Benefit or contact JANM Development at 213.830.5646 or [email protected].
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2026 Gala & Online Auction
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening with this year’s Honoree, Tamlyn Tomita. Enjoy a special program that highlights stories that have inspired us for generations, and honors the legacy of the Japanese American community.
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2025 Benefit & Online Auction
Unlocking the Future
Celebrate our critical past, dynamic present, and ambitious future in the heart of downtown Los Angeles at Unlocking the Future, JANM’s 2025 Benefit and Online Auction. Embark on a major renovation with us to amplify our stories, inspire a more just future, and honor the legacy of the Japanese American community.
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2024 Benefit & Online Auction
Illuminating Paths
The event featured an online auction, dinner, and program that wove poignant lessons of our past with vibrant promises of our future.
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2023 Annual Benefit & Online Auction
Across Generations
The Benefit spotlighted the stories of supporters transcending several generations and hailing from across the nation.
30th Anniversary Benefit
30 Changemakers Under 30
Featuring: 30 Changemakers Under 30, musical performances, and more!
2021 Gala & Auction
Reunited
Reunited
2020 Virtual Gala & Auction
Our Stories in Action
Featured Speaker: Lonnie Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian
2019 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Vision and Commitment: Our Journey of Renewal
Featured Speaker: Award-Winning Journalist Ann Curry
2018 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Service to Democracy
Honoring Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga
2017 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction
Reconnecting with the Past, Forging Our Future
Honoring Irene Hirano Inouye, Bruce T. Kaji, and Tom Ikeda
