Japanese American National Museum

The Japanese American National Museum, located in the heart of Los Angeles' Little Tokyo, is a premier institution dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Japanese American history and culture. As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Affiliations program, the museum plays a vital role in promoting cross-cultural understanding and education. The museum has collaborated with the Academy Film Archive to preserve and make accessible its collection of home movies, which document the Japanese American experience. The museum has also received funding from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council. The museum has partnered with organizations such as the Japanese American Citizens League and the National Coalition for Redress and Reparations to promote social justice and activism.