What to do in Pasadena?
Pasadena is filled with museums and other places to visit.
From the Huntington Museum and Gardens to the Pacific Asia Museum, there is plenty to tempt you away from the convention.
Old Pasadena - a local shopping and food destination, is just 15 walking minutes away - over 500 restaurants and lots of interesting shops.
Museums
Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, Art Center College of Design Hillside Campus
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-396-2200
www.artcenter.edu/williamson
Known worldwide as a leader in art and design curriculum, the Art Center presents works by established and emerging artists in three exhibits
annually. While on campus, also explore the student gallery and indoor and outdoor sculptures. Open Tuesday–Sunday, noon– 5 p.m.; Friday, noon–9 p.m.
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-792-5101
www.armoryarts.org
The Armory offers exhibitions, performances, and art workshops for children and adults. Open Tuesday–Sunday, noon– 5 p.m.
Kidspace Children's Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-449-9144
www.kidspacemuseum.org
Kids can create an earthquake in the Shake Zone, scale climbing platforms on the Raindrop and Wisteria Climbers, uncover plant and animal fossils
in The Dig, and bring samples of rocks, plant life, soil, or other natural objects to trade at the Kidspace Nature Exchange.
Open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.
Norton Simon Museum
411 West Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-449-6840
www.nortonsimon.org
The Norton Simon 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.
Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-449-2742
www.pacificasiamuseum.org
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 Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Pasadena Museum of California Art
490 East Union Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-568-3665
www.pmcaonline.org
The Pasadena Museum of California Art is the only museum in Southern California devoted exclusively to California art, architecture and design.
Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m
Pasadena Museum of History
470 West Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: 626-577-1660
www.pasadenahistory.org
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. Library and Galleries Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Fenyes Mansion Tours: Wednesday - Sunday, 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd.
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: 626-405-2100
www.huntington.org
The library features works from British and American history and literature, including an original Gutenberg Bible and
Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Three art galleries showcase 18th- and 19th-century British and French masterpieces, including “The Blue Boy” and “Pinkie.”
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.
Gardens
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive
La Canada, CA 91011
Phone: 818-949-4206
www.descansogardens.org
Located on 160 acres, Descanso Gardens features forests, streams, a lake, and bird sanctuary highlighted by 80 acres of colorful flowers,
including camellias, lilacs and roses. Group and tram tours available. Open daily, 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Christmas.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007
Phone: 626-821-3222
www.arboretum.org
This 127-acre horticultural and botanical center features plants from around the world, native and migrating birds, wildlife, colorful peacocks, and
historic buildings, including the Queen Anne Cottage made famous in Fantasy Island. Open daily, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Christmas.
Summer: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: 626-405-2100
www.huntington,org
The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amid 120 acres of breathtaking gardens. More than a dozen gardens feature 14,000 species of plants.
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.
Wrigley Gardens
391 South Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 626-449-4100
www.tournamentofroses.com
The Centennial Rose Garden at the Tournament House features 1,500 varieties of roses, camellias, and annuals. Open daily.
