Museum Info
201 N. Brand Blvd. B100,
Glendale, CA 91203
Wednesday – Sunday
11am to 6pm
$12 Adults, $5 kids (17 under)
Corner of Brand and Wilson
Next to Muay Thai School
Parking:
Use 4-story tower at 222 N. Orange St. (first 90 min are free)
Step into a World Where Ancient
Legends Leap to Life!
The Martial Arts History Museum isn’t just a collection of artifacts; it’s a vibrant journey through centuries of cultural exchange. Kids will be mesmerized by the whimsical, Disney-esque displays, while adults will uncover the profound stories behind the martial arts traditions that shaped the world. Don’t just read about history, experience it! Your adventure awaits at the Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, CA.
* Ninjas *Anime *Lua Weapons *Video Game *Cobra Kai
* Movie Props *Bruce Lee *Movies *Samurai Swords
Dragonfest Expo!
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Bruce Lee
The Museum Store
The Museum Store has plenty of great things you can wear to tell others about the museum.
Museum Channel
From biographies to courses to behind the scenes, enjoy “The Museum Channel.org”
Dragonfest Expo
Greatest martial arts convention, Aug. 2, 2025, Glendale Civic Auditorium. Dragonfest.com
Hall of Fame
Learn about the “Official” Hall of Fame for the martial arts community and visit the Hall of Fame Wall at the Museum in Glendale, CA.
Humanitarian Efforts
One of our major goals is our many Humanitarian programs and reaching out to others.
Become a Member
Free entrance to the museum all year, plus free entrance to special events at museum.
YouTube Channel
With over 70,000 subscribers, enjoy the museum’s official youtube channel.
Donate
Keep our history aiive and support this great cause. Give generously today.
Museum Closure Dates: The Museum will be open at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Field Trip for the Kids
The new museum can now accommodate over 150 kids or more at a time. The nearly 8,000 square foot facility provides a great opportunity for visitors to learn about art, history, culture and tradition. The museum is designed as a self-guided tour.
Museum Monthly Events!
Every month, we hold at least two (2) events at the museum. From movie screenings to honor days to book signings to comedy nights to game nights to even wine tasting. We hold seminars, workshops, and classes. We hold craft fairs, artists’ displays and sometimes we just have a fun party night. Check out our EVENTS PAGE.
Rent a video biography of historical figures in the martial arts and unique courses.
Learn from the greatest martial artists in the world as they share their techniques, movements and their personal method of fighting in our Free Expert Class.
The Martial Arts School Owners Group is available free-of-charge on Facebook. Created by School Owner Fariborz Azhakh, this is a terrific way for school owners to keep in touch and share information.
It’s important that we do all we can to help the martial arts community grow. Through this page, we will provide workforce development and special tips that will help you and your business grow.
Learn About Culture and History
The Martial Arts History Museum is an exciting place for the entire family to enjoy. Even if you’ve never done martial arts in your life, you will have a great time exploring how Asian history became part of American history through film, tv, animation and more. Artifacts include several Japanese Samurai, a unique look as the artistry of the Ninja or trans the roots of anime through our animation timeline.
If you enjoy movies and television, you will love our flim/tv timeline tracing roots to Anna May Wong and Akira Kurasawa’s epic film, the Seven Samurai. It takes close to an hour to visit the museum and scheduled tours are available.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
The Museum would like to extend its gratitude for the following foundations, organizations and larger contributors:
ENJOY MARTIAL ARTS MOVIES & BIOGRAPHIES
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