Little Tokyo
Japanese American National Museum
Expansion of the Japanese American National Museum. Two striking buildings comprise the museum. One is a beautifully restored, former Buddhist temple, the other a contemporary, glass structure designed by architect Gyo Obata, representing the past and the present. The museum preserves the heritage of the Issei (first generation Japanese Americans).
Building Information
Status: Completed (Pre-99)
Gross Sq Ft: 85,000
Number of Stories: 3
Date Opened: 1925
LEED Certification: Not Certified
Arts & Entertainment
Use: Museum/Gallery