3 Best Places To See in Glendale, CA

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MUSEUM OF NEON ART

216 South Brand Boulevard,
Glendale, CA 91204 Directions

Since 1981

Specialty:

Special Events Exhibitions Group Tour Educational Programs Collections Private Parties Adult Programs School Programs Guided Tour Stores Cafe Scout Programs Late Night Museum Shops Summer Camps

The Museum of Neon Art aims to encourage learning, curiosity, and expression by preserving, collecting, and interpreting neon, electric, kinetic art, and historic signs. Neon is a gateway between scientific principles and artistic expression. Neon illumination integrates creative design, electrical technology, and fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry. For over 30 years, the museum has been the only museum dedicated exclusively to art in electric media, displaying kinetic, electric fine arts, and exceptional examples of neon signs. Groups of 10 or more can request a docent at least two weeks before the day of the visit. Brand Boulevard street parking in front of MONA is $2 per hour at the pay station. The Museum of Neon Art offers free admission for children (12 and under), veterans (with ID), and MONA members.

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Price:

General Admission: $10
Senior (65+): $8
Glendale Residents (with ID): $5
EBT Holders (with card)- $3

Contact:

(818) 696-2149

Thu-Sat: 12pm - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
Mon-Wed: Closed

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ALEX THEATRE

216 North Brand Boulevard,
Glendale, CA 91203 Directions

Since 1925

Specialty:

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Alex Theatre is run by the non-profit Glendale Arts and is owned by the City of Glendale. In the Orchestra section of the Alex Theatre, there is ADA Accessible Seating. There are a minimum of eight stairs required to access any other seating places. Formerly a neighborhood Vaudeville house and movie palace, the theatre now doubles as a top-notch venue for performing arts and entertainment. The theatre serves a variety of audiences and interests throughout the year with a season that includes music, theatre, dance, comedy performances, film screenings, cultural festivities, business meetings, fundraisers, and numerous special events.

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Contact:

(818) 254-8456

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THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART MUSEUM, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS

1151 Oxford Road, San Marino,
Glendale, CA 91108 Directions

Since 1919

Specialty:

School Tours Takeaway Tours Specialty and Group Tours Free Garden and Art Tours Library Art Museum Garden Collections Exhibitions Event Calendar Dining Store Programs

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens has an extensive collection of European art from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and American art from the 17th to the mid-20th century. The garden is located 12.4 miles away from Glendale, CA. The garden area covers about 120 acres, classified as the Japanese Garden, the Desert Garden, and the Chinese Garden. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens also offer scholarly events, lectures, conferences, and workshops. Along with the gallery, the garden also features various photography exhibits, including those focused on multiple social and political issues. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens offer free admission for members and children aged under 4.

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Price:

ADMISSION:
Adults $29
Seniors (65+) $24
Military (with ID) $24
Students (12–18 or full-time with ID) $24
Youth (4–11) $13

Discount:

Gift Memberships Start at $159 and Current Members Receive 10% Off

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Contact:

(626) 405-2100

Mon, Wed-Sun: 10am - 5pm
Tue: Closed

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