Origami by Children 2019. Photos by Mary Gordon.

Welcome to OrigamiUSA

We are the American national society devoted to origami, the art of paperfolding.

Origami is for anyone, anywhere, any time!

Our website is the place to find diagrams to fold from, shop for origami books, paper, and downloadable diagrams, and find events from our calendar such as our fantastic Conventions that bring folders together from all over the world. Find an origami group near you or read our online magazine for more diagrams and great articles. Join us and you receive our print magazine. Experience the joy of paperfolding!

Current News

Save the Date: Convention 2025

OrigamiUSA's Annual Convention 2025 will be held July 18–21, 2025, at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel in New York City.

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Annual Giving Campaign 2024

Support OrigamiUSA with a donation during our Annual Giving campaign. We have matching funds from 3 generous members for donations received before Dec. 31, 2024.

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On the 4th Sunday of every month, we hold free informal folding events from 1pm - 4pm at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC for OrigamiUSA members. Although this activity is for members only, we invite non-members to come for a trial day before they decide to become a member.

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Holiday Tree 2024

An annual tradition for this 53rd tree, the delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree marks the start of the Museum’s holiday season.

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Origami By Children Deadline is January 31, 2025

Origami by Children (OBC) is an annual exhibition of outstanding origami by children from around the world. It is a wonderful opportunity for young folders to share their work.

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