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Norton Simon Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
Norton Simon Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
Norton Simon Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
411 West Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91105 Directions

Since 1969

Specialty:

✓ Lectures ✓ Accessibility ✓ Family Visits ✓ Current/Future Exhibitions ✓ Didital Exhibitions ✓ Films and Performances ✓ Staff-Guided Tour ✓ Garden ✓ Visitors with Special Needs ✓ Tours ✓ Events ✓ Art ✓ Schools and Educators ✓ Collection ✓ Youth Programs ✓ Group Visits

“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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Price:

ADMISSION FEES:
Adults: $20
Seniors (ages 62 and above): $15

Contact:

(626) 449-6840

Sun,Mon & Thu: 12pm - 5pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 7pm
Wed & Tue: Closed

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Kidspace Children's Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
Kidspace Children's Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
Kidspace Children's Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
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KIDSPACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

(4.9 Score)
480 North Arroyo Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91103 Directions

Since 1979

Specialty:

✓ School Visits ✓ Rentals ✓ Café and Store ✓ Programs and Classes ✓ Camps ✓ Toddlers ✓ Girl Scouts ✓ Schools ✓ Video Gallery ✓ Butterfly Season ✓ Learn at Kidspace ✓ Gift Shop ✓ Field Trip ✓ Rental Venue ✓ Parties

“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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Price:

Adults $15.50
Children (1+) $15.50
Seniors (62+) $13.50

Contact:

(626) 449-9144 (626) 788-8795

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

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USC Pacific Asia Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
USC Pacific Asia Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
USC Pacific Asia Museum - Pasadena, CA Places To See
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USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM

(4.8 Score)
46 North Los Robles Avenue,
Pasadena, CA 91101 Directions

Since 1924

Specialty:

✓ Special Events ✓ Summer Camps ✓ Garden ✓ Students ✓ Collections ✓ Exhibitions ✓ Facility Rentals ✓ Classes and Workshops ✓ Public and Campus Programs ✓ Academic Engagement ✓ K-12 Schools and Teachers ✓ Kids and Families Tours ✓ Group Visits ✓ Museum Shop

“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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Price:

ADMISSION RATES:
Adult Admission: $20
Students with ID: $15
Seniors (65+): $15

Contact:

(626) 787-2680

Wed-Sun: 11am - 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM REVIEWS

The Norton Simon Museum is such a gem, it’s intimate, and incredibly well curated. The collection is fabulous, with an impressive range that includes European masterpieces, modern works, and stunning South and Southeast Asian art. Each gallery is thoughtfully arranged, allowing the art to really shine without feeling overwhelming. The sculpture garden is also a highlight—lush, serene, and the perfect place to pause and reflect. Whether you’re a casual visitor or a serious art lover, this museum offers a truly enriching experience. A must-visit in Pasadena.

What a gem! I’m taking a class on Van Gogh at Stanford and the professor raved about this collection, I was in the neighborhood and was so happy to discover it. Gorgeous collection. Found a few new favorite paintings and left feeling inspired. Great gift shop. And great booklet for kids to take around to engage with the work.

The GOATs of art are here. Renoir, Cezanne, Degas, Monet, Manet, Picasso, Pissarro, Courbet, Corot, Matisse, Van Gogh, and so on. The best of modern art is also here. I’ve been to several museums both here and in Europe and this is my favorite one. I loved it. And this year they are celebrating their 50th anniversary! Beautiful grounds and lovely outdoor cafe.

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KIDSPACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM REVIEWS

My kids loved this place. Buy your tickets online in advance. Online tickets only. It's mostly outdoors with a ton of activities. Including wall climbing, water rivers, water nature play streams, musical instruments, camping area, tricycle area, baby play area with water, etc. They also loved the indoor ant tunnel. It was very cute to see. We got soft serve ice cream before leavings. Will be back. We also played at the park at the end before heading home. The kids slept on the way back home.

I am obsessed with kidspace! I have a membership and I go almost everyday for 5 hours. Somya is my favorite play facilitator, she is amazing with my 2 year old daughter with using her imagination and having fun and learning. I try to follow her when I can find her. It is a huge place, it feels like 10 playgrounds in one. I sometimes drive to 2-3 playground in one day because my daughter will get bored, but she is never bored of kidspace.

This place is just so cute! I wish I would have done more research before going but still a great place to take the kids. I will have to pack lunch and more fun activities for after since it’s at a huge park. So peaceful and beautiful, can’t wait to go back.

USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM REVIEWS

Quaint Museum in the heart of Pasadena!!! Very accessible and they have a good sized parking lot north of the building and the entrance is on Los Robles. Now to the exhibits; although limited, they are beautifully curated. Think about a smaller version of the big museums although they’re featuring only the “bigger” countries in Asia. Currently, there is a special exhibit about “Dismantling Orientalism” which about presenting the Orient not from the stereotypical eyes of the West which I believe presents a fresher and more accurate take on the subject. I’d like to affirm and thank Grace Nicholson for her vision in making this place available to all. Plan to spend an hour before hitting the dining spots in the area. I also recommend spending a few minutes in their garden and appreciate the architecture.

Terrific selection of art and divided up by regions for the permanent collection. I really appreciate the hands on and interactive exhibits as well. Beautiful courtyard area and plenty of parking. Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of art in the newer collections. Attaching some of my favorite pieces of art I saw there. There is a free entry day each month. I think it's the second Sunday. Their gift shop had a really nice selection of goods.

The art displayed here is awesome. They really display the process, and the pieces there are amazing. Its a small museum but it does have a lot on display, which I loved.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 8
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Reviews Study: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KIDSPACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

USC PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Website Source: 10