Pacific Asia Museum

Exhibition Opening
The special exhibition Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi opens to the public.          

When we "kick off" a new season we really mean it—enjoy high-flying taekwondo demonstrations, real sumo matches by world-champion wrestlers, and martial artists battling supernatural forces in the exhibition Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi!

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi exhibition organizer and renowned Japanese print scholar Chris Uhlenbeck discusses the history and artistry of the featured works.

Authors on Asia: Poets on Site
Poets on Site celebrates their newest book inspired by the recent exhibition 40 Years of Building the Pacific Asia Museum Collection with readings, musical accompaniment and a slide show of related artworks. Books available for purchase and signing. For reservations, please call the Museum Store, (626) 449-2742, ext. 20.

Master artist Setsuko Hayashi demonstrates the classic yuzen and shibori dying techniques as featured in the fabrics of Kimono in the 20th Century. In Japanese and English. Generously supported by the Japan Foundation.

Create your own silk scarf using the shibori tie-dying technique. In Japanese and English. Advanced registration required. Visit our website or call ext. 19 for more details. Generously supported by the Japan Foundation.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Join popular local storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers' tent and enjoy stories about the martial arts followed by a fun craft!

Free for members, or $10 a family.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Back by popular demand! Our second annual "A Day With Kung Fu Masters" spotlights the Wing Chun style and one of its most famous students - Bruce Lee. Co-sponsored by Joy of Kung Fu. The day also includes kung fu film screenings, demos and more. Full schedule available here.

Curatorial staff introduce and lead discussion of selected items in the special exhibition Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in this series of informal Friday afternoon get-togethers.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Following a presentation on the basics of kimono, Naomi Onizuka dresses on-stage models in a variety of styles, illuminating the often hidden artistry that goes into properly wearing kimono. Select audience members will then have the opportunity to be professionally attired in a yukata style. Reservations are required to participate in the dressing activity; contact ext. 19 for more details. Generously supported by the Japan Foundation.

Pop in for a night of pop culture: explore a mix of classic and contemporary in the exhibition Gajin Fujita: Ukiyo-e in Contemporary Painting, join in a group graffiti art activity, and take the stage in our karaoke lounge.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Artist Kristina Hagman demonstrates woodblock printing techniques, as seen in her exhibition 36 Views of Mount Rainier.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Curator's Tour
Enjoy a guided look at special exhibition Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshiwith Curator Bridget Bray.

Authors on Asia:Japanese Warriors, Rogues and Beauties
Author and scholar Dr. Kendall Brown presents an overview of Japanese book and magazine illustration from the late Meiji and Taisho periods with his recent books Japanese Warriors, Rogues and Beauties: Woodblocks from Adventure Stories and Dangerous Beauties and Dutiful Wives: Popular Portraits of Women in Japan, 1905-1925. Books available for purchase and signing. For reservations, please call the Museum Store, (626) 449-2742, ext. 20.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Exhibiton Closing
Final Day to see the special exhibition Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Master artist Setsuko Hayashi demonstrates the classic yuzen and shibori dying techniques as featured in the fabrics of Kimono in the 20th Century. In Japanese and English.

Create your own silk scarf using the shibori tie-dying technique. In Japanese and English. Advanced registration required. Visit our website or call ext. 19 for more details. Generously supported by the Japan Foundation.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Exhibiton Closing
Final Day to see the special exhibition Gajin Fujita: Ukiyo-e in Contemporary Painting.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Lunchtime Yoga
Yoga Class is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Curator's Tour
Join Hollis Goodall, Curator of Japanese Art at LACMA and guest curator of the special exhibition Kimono in the 20th Century, for an inside look at the second rotation of the exhibition.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Southern California Haiku Study Group meeting. New participants always welcome. Free.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Free Fourth Friday
Admission to Pacific Asia Museum is free to all visitors on the fourth Friday of each month.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Tour
Enjoy a focused look at Highlights of the Collection, led by the museum's docents. A great way to learn more about Pacific Asia Museum's diverse collection! Free for members, included with museum admission for non-members.

Exhibiton Closing
Final Day to see the special exhibition Kimono in the 20th Century.