Month: May 2016

by John Gregersen The Morikami Museum recently acquired a rare historic artifact to add to its collection, an early photograph, printed as a post card, that depicts Yamato colonists gathered at the beach on New Year’s Day, 1907. The date of the photograph appears on the reverse side, written by an unknown person many decades ago who also thought to identify the individuals appearing in the photo. The fact that we can match names to faces makes this a particularly exciting find. The unusual manner in which the photograph came …

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[twocol_one] In Japanese culture, tortoises symbolize good luck, support, and longevity. In order to ensure the longevity of our More Opportunities to Reach Youth (MORY) program, which provides a Morikami Museum experience for underserved children in our community, we’ve partnered with The Batchelor Foundation for a unique fundraising challenge. The Foundation will match, dollar for dollar, all cash donations up to $50,000 for a total combined goal of $100,000! Help us reach this important challenge by making your contribution today and The Batchelor Foundation will double your donation. Your support …

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Morikami membership is about more than belonging to our family—it’s about support! When you purchase a Morikami membership, you are helping us carry out our mission to provide authentic Japanese cultural experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire. In other words, we couldn’t do all that we do without the support of our valued members. However, this isn’t a one-way street! We take care of our members, too. If you haven’t joined already, take a look at the various perks that Morikami members can look forward to:[divider_flat][divider_flat] [twocol_one] Unlimited admission to the museum and gardens* That’s …

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