3 Best Places To See in Pasadena, CA

“Norton Simon Museum is a mid-sized, easily navigable museum with an exquisite art collection spanning the early Renaissance through the 20th century and centuries of South and Southeast Asian art. The museum displays numerous sculptures on its grounds. The museum's activity as a collector spanned over 30 years and encompassed the purchase of more than 8,000 works of art during his lifetime. Norton Simon Museum has a more than 11,000-item permanent collection that is well-known worldwide. The museum features a sizable collection of modern art, including important pieces by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, and Diego Rivera on display at all times. Norton Simon Museum also grants free entrance to active duty service members (with a valid ID), museum employees (with a badge or business card), members of the AAM and ICOM, members of the press, and EBT cardholders.”

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“Kidspace Children's Museum is designed to delight and engage children emotionally, intellectually, and physically through joyful, kid-driven experiences. They invite all children to play, discover, create, and thrive, and to explore the world with curiosity and kindness. Kidspace Children's Museum has 3.5 acres of interactive environments to engage children intellectually. The museum's campus near the historic Rose Bowl features more than 40 hands-on exhibits for children ages 1-10. Kidspace Children's Museum's outdoor spaces invite children to climb into a giant hawk's nest, splash and play in their naturalistic water features, bring out their inner musicians, and get physical with rockets and giant levers. Members enjoy free admission through the same system, along with dedicated reservation capacity year-round.”

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“USC Pacific Asia Museum aims to create inspiring encounters with the art, history, and culture of Pacific Asia to promote intercultural understanding in the service of elevating their shared sense of humanity. The museum is a dynamic and innovative teaching and learning resource for USC and its surrounding communities. Their exhibitions contest worn assumptions, bridge perspectives, and expand understanding. The educational opportunities connect cultures, disciplines, and generations. The courtyard of the USC Pacific Asia Museum is modeled after traditional Chinese gardens, where architecture blends with nature. USC Pacific Asia Museum offers free admission for children ages 17 and under and all museum members, as well as USC ID holders.”

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