The Art from Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community event image
Japanese American National Museum, Historic Building lobby, Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts District

The Art from Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community

Three artists on cruising and custom cars in a free Little Tokyo lobby show, closing soon.

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Three artists take on the cars that carried a community — cruising, customizing and the road trips that shaped Japanese American Southern California — in a free lobby show that takes twenty minutes and sits in the middle of Little Tokyo. The run ends on September 27, and the rest of the neighborhood's food and shops are a few steps away.

What to expect

A compact pop-up in the museum's Historic Building lobby, not a ticketed gallery visit, with custom artworks by the three named artists.

Good to know

  • The museum lists the pop-up as free.
  • It is open Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The run ends on September 27, 2026.
  • It is in the Historic Building lobby at 369 East First Street, in Little Tokyo.
  • The Metro A/E Line stops at Little Tokyo/Arts District, a short walk away.

Common questions

Do I need a museum ticket?

No. The museum describes it as a free pop-up in the Historic Building lobby.

When can I see it?

Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the run ending September 27, 2026.