National Museum Membership

Membership in the National Museum not only provides numerous benefits, but also supports our mission to promote understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans.

We invite you to become a new Member, renew your Membership, or share the National Museum with a friend or loved one by giving a Gift Membership today!

Special Instructions:
For Gift Memberships, include the recipient's information in the 'shipping address' section and the gift giver's information in the 'billing address' section. Please check the box to indicate the receipt should be sent to the billing address.

For Family/Dual Level and above, please type the name of the second cardholder in the 'comments' section at the end of the order form.

Please note that we will send you a temporary membership card with your receipt. Your Member package including your personalized Member card(s) will be sent separately through the Member and Donor Services department. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks for delivery.

General Membership Benefits
(valid for one year, renewable annually)

Unlimited admission to the Museum
Free or reduced price admission to public programs, workshops, and conferences
Invitations to Members' Exhibition Openings
Members-only mailings including a subscription to inspire magazine
Museum e-newsletter subscription
10% discount at the Museum Store and janmstore.com and 20% discount on Member Appreciation Days
Opportunity to participate in the Smithsonian Journeys travel program
Upcoming National Museum trips include: Japan's Hidden Treasures and Spirit of Washington, D.C.
Special members-only discounts at participating businesses
Complimentary access to the Hirasaki National Resource Center and member discounts on certain services
Opportunity to join the Museum's Volunteer Program

Senior Membership

General benefits for one senior. Must be 62 years or older.

(100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law)

Student Membership

General benefits for one full-time student enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university. A copy of a valid student I.D. must be submitted with membership payment. Please fax a copy of your Student I.D. to Attention: Membership Online at 213.687.9135.

Or mail a copy to:
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
attn: Membership Department

(100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law)

National Membership

General benefits for one adult living outside of Los Angeles, Kern, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties, plus:

Invitations to National Museum programs or events in your residential area
Two admission guest passes

(100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law)

Individual Membership

General benefits for one adult.

(100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law)

Family/Dual Membership

General benefits for two adults at the same address and three children or grandchildren (under 18 years) plus:

Children's Membership Cards

Access to Members-only section of the janmKIDS site

Family e-newsletter subscription

(100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law)

Contributing Membership

All the benefits of Family/Dual plus:

Membership for two in reciprocal membership programs – the North American Reciprocal Museum Program and the Western Reciprocal Membership Program – which provide admission and member discounts at more than 270 museums
Admission for two at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s three locations: MOCA Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and MOCA Pacific Design Center
Two for one admission on Los Angeles Conservancy downtown walking tours

($10 is not tax deductible)

Supporting Membership

All the benefits of Contributing plus:

Admission for two guests when accompanied by the Member(s)
Private Member Tour of the Museum's permanent exhibition, Common Ground: The Heart of Community, for four, by appointment
10% discount on Museum facilities rentals

($10 is not tax deductible)

Sustaining Membership

All the benefits of Supporting plus:

Invitations for two to one Upper Level Members event
Admission for four guests when accompanied by the Member(s)

($30 is not tax deductible)

Director's Circle Membership ($1,000 - $4,999)

All the benefits of Sustaining plus:

Complimentary Smithsonian Museum membership and subscription to Smithsonian magazine or Air & Space magazine
Invitations for two to Upper Level Members events which include exhibition previews, lectures, educational programs, and insider tours of museums, collections, homes, and gardens
Recognition as a Director's Circle Member

($62 is not tax deductible)

Director's Circle Membership ranges from $1,000 - $4,999. You may join online at the $1,000 level or call 213.830.5676 to join at another level.

President's Circle Membership ($5,000 - $9,999)

All the benefits of Director's Circle plus:

Private use of the Yuki Board Room for a business meeting or an intimate family gathering (excluding food, beverages, and party rentals)
One complimentary Museum published exhibition catalogue available for pick up at the Museum during the duration of the exhibition
Behind-the-scenes Collections Tour of the Museum for six, including areas not accessible to the public, by appointment
Special recognition in the annual Gala Dinner Journal
Recognition as a President's Circle member

($62 is not tax deductible)

President's Circle Membership ranges from $5,000 - $9,999. You may join online at the $5,000 level or call 213.830.5652 to join at another level.

Chairman's Circle Membership ($10,000+)

All the benefits of President's Circle plus:

Private use of one of the Pavilion's meeting spaces for a business meeting or family gathering with the opportunity to have a director or curator speak to your guests (excluding food, beverages, and party rentals)
Recognition as a Chairman's Circle member

$62 is not tax deductible

Chairman's Circle Membership starts from $10,000. You may join online at the $10,000 level or call 213.830.5652 to join at another level.

Thank you for supporting the Japanese American National Museum.

Memberships are not discountable.