The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is dedicated to promoting understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. As the national repository of Japanese American history, JANM creates exhibitions, educational programs, documentaries, and curriculum that illuminate the stories and heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. The museum also advocates for diversity, individual dignity, and social justice, drawing on lessons from history. Its purpose is to transform lives and create a more just America and a better world. JANM preserves and shares the history, culture, and heritage of Japanese Americans, documenting their stories as an integral component of U.S. history.
