October 2018
Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata's Journey through the World of Japanese Toys
This exhibition showcases hundreds of vintage and contemporary Japanese vinyl toys from the collection of Mark Nagata. Runs from September 15 through March 24, 2019. Museum Galleries are open 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday; from noon to 8pm on Thursday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Final visitor admissions are accepted 30 minutes before closing. Closed Monday, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Kaiju vs. Heroes is included with regular museum admission: $12 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, free for…
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Haunted Little Tokyo: Godzilla (a.k.a. Gojira, 1954)
The Japanese American National Museum screens the original Godzilla (1954) outdoors. The event is presented in partnership with Haunted Little Tokyo and in conjunction with the museum's exhibition, "Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata's Journey through the World of Japanese Toys." To RSVP for the screening, email rsvp@janm.org or call (213) 625-0414. Admission is free to JANM members and included with admission for non-members. Kaiju vs Heroes runs through March 24, 2019 during regular hours at the museum. Haunted Little Tokyo runs on select days…
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