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Location
Parking
Use 4-story tower at 222 N. Orange St.; first 90 minutes are free
Visitor tip
Don't miss the free Expert Class where you can learn directly from martial artists—this interactive experience is a standout feature that sets this museum apart from typical exhibits and provides hands-on engagement with the martial arts community.
Best time
Plan your visit around special events like Dragonfest Expo (the museum's 20th anniversary celebration with 100 booths and performances) for a richer experience, but note the museum is closed Sundays and specifically closed on March 22, 2026 for the event.
About Martial Arts History Museum
Exhibits on martial arts & Asian culture. Family-friendly museum featuring exhibits on martial arts & their relationship to Asian cultures.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Martial Arts History Museum
- Hours
- Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–6pm
- Admission
- $12 adults, $5 kids (17 under)
- Special Event
- Dragonfest Expo — 20th anniversary celebration
What visitors say
Each time I travel from Canada to California, visiting the Martial Arts History Museum is a must. It's an incredible place packed with rich history and culture—from iconic legends like Bruce Lee to the fascinating traditions of Native…
My kids and I really enjoyed discovering this museum. I never knew there was a museum for martial arts. My kids enjoyed learning about martial arts and the different cultures and it reminded us about our trip to Japan.
Was super impressed by the Martial Arts History museum. The layout, flow and display of the exhibits is so well done. It's interesting to walk through, read and learn, even as a spouse of a martial arts enthusiast. You can see they…
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Did You Know?
- Features Elvis Presley's American Kenpo Karate Gi and one of Bruce Lee's personal training apparatus in its collection
- Offers free Expert Classes where visitors can learn martial arts directly from professional martial artists
- Hosts Dragonfest Expo, its largest annual fundraiser, celebrating its 20th anniversary with 100 booths, performances, and seminars
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