Pasadena
is packed full of art and culture for all of its visitors to
enjoy. You will find precious and rare art collections
at the Huntington Art Collections, historic information about
Pasadena at the Pasadena Historical Museum and even plenty of
hands on exhibits at the Kidspace Museum. Below we have
outlined some places for you to visit while you are in
Pasadena. Please use the links to the left for your
hotel and car rental needs.
Historic Sites & Museums
The
Gamble House - 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena Built in 1908 during the American Arts and Crafts movement, this masterpiece is the best
preserved example of work from internationally recognized architects Charles and Henry
Greene. The home was built for David and Mary Gamble of Procter & Gamble and is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Docent Tours: Thursday - Sunday, noon - 3 p.m.
(626) 793-3334
The
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens -
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Located on the estate of the late Henry Huntington, the Library of this research and cultural center
features works from British and American history and literature, including an original Gutenberg Bible
and Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The Gallery's collection includes 18th and 19th Century British and
French masterpieces, including the "Blue Boy" and "Pinkie."
The Botanical Gardens cover 150 acres.
Open Tuesday - Friday, noon - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday,
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Summer Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(626) 405-2100
Kidspace
Museum - 390 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena
Kidspace is a participatory museum with hands-on exhibits designed to make
learning a fun and enjoyable experience. Exhibits include Inter Antics, Robotix,
Critter Caverns and more.
Open Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday - Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Call for summer hours.
(626) 449-9144
Norton
Simon Museum - 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
This famous museums features seven centuries of European art
from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including works by
van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, and Fragonard. The museum also features an extensive
collection of South Asian sculpture and a sculpture garden with works of Rodin.
Open Wednesday - Monday, noon - 6 p.m. and Friday, noon - 9 p.m.
(626) 449-6840
Pacific
Asia Museum - 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena
Housed in the historic Grace Nicholson mansion, the museum is dedicated to the preservation,
promotion and understanding of the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
(626) 449-2742
Pasadena
Historical Museum - 470 West Walnut Street, Pasadena
The museum is housed in the 18-room Fenyes Estate. Built in 1905, this landmark
contains its original furnishings and paintings. The Finnish Folk Art Museum, Research Library and History Center
Galleries are also open to the public.
Open Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
(626) 577-1660
Robinson
Memorial - Garfield Avenue, across from Pasadena City Hall
This memorial honors the historic accomplishments of brothers Mack and Jackie Robinson
with two 9-foot bronze portraiture sculptures.
Pasadena
is packed full of art and culture for all of its visitors to
enjoy. You will find precious and rare art collections
at the Huntington Art Collections, historic information about
Pasadena at the Pasadena Historical Museum and even plenty of
hands on exhibits at the Kidspace Museum. Below we have
outlined some places for you to visit while you are in
Pasadena. Please use the links to the left for your
hotel and car rental needs.