If you’re looking to add some of those unknown worlds to your day, check out our list of museums in the area. They are all within driving distance and offer a variety of topics that will enchant every member of the family.
(626) 793-3334
4 Westmoreland PlacePasadena, CA 91103 Directions Website
Enter the magnificent American Arts and Craft style home owned by David and Mary Gamble of the world-renowned Procter and Gamble Company. Today, the home is owned by the city of Pasadena and welcomes visitors inside the National Historic Landmark to see its stunning architecture and original furnishings.
(626) 449-9144
480 N Arroyo BlvdPasadena, CA 91103 Directions Website
Little imaginations are set free at the Kidspace Children’s Museum. Kids can explore 2 acres of indoor and outdoor attractions filled with art and water play areas, 40–foot climbing structures, an ant tunnel, an earthquake simulator, a winding grass maze and a man-made river with two pools.
(626) 449-6840
411 W Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91105 Directions Website
View one of the most remarkable private art collections in the world at the Norton Simon Museum. It took more than 30 years for the 20th century industrialist Norton Simon to amass the collection of 12,000 European paintings and sculpture ranging from the 14th to the 20th century.
(626) 449-2742
46 N Los Robles AvePasadena, CA 91101 Directions Website
The Pasadena Playhouse District is home to the Pacific Asia Museum. The building alone, a former residence modeled after the Beijing palace of a Chinese prince, justifies a visit to this attraction. See over 15,000 objects, including rare examples of art and cultural artifacts from Asia and the Pacific Islands, spanning over five thousand years.
(626) 568-3665
490 E Union StPasadena, CA 91101 Directions Website
Explore California’s art scene at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Discover a sleek modern museum founded by local resident art collectors Robert and Arlene Oltman which showcase art, architecture and designs that originate from Cali from the 1800s to present. Spend a day enjoying artful wonders and shopping for artsy souvenirs.
(626) 577-1660
470 W Walnut StPasadena, CA 91103 Directions Website
The Pasadena Museum of History is situated on the lush grounds of the Fenyes Mansion located on the city’s famed Millionaires Row. The museum itself is small and filled with local historical artifacts and invites visitors to stroll through the mansion, the Finnish Folk Art Museum and the grounds spectacular gardens.
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