(626) 449-6840
411 W Colorado Blvd
Pasadena,
CA
91105
34.1458
-118.159
Neighborhoods: East LA, South Arroyo
What People Are Saying About Norton Simon Museum Of Art
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In Short – Located on Old Town Pasadena's western edge, this venerable art collection is one of the best-known in SoCal and among the finest in the world. Thanks to a major redesign in 1999 by starchitect Frank Gehry, the galleries follow an organic flow with natural overhead lighting and subtly tinted walls. Gone are the dead ends that once plagued the space, and great objects await visitors at the end of every vista. Outside, gardens yield a gorgeous space for wanderers to enjoy. The incomparable collection includes great Renaissance and Old Master paintings, a large body of work by…
10/27/08
Wonderful Museum
by am1975
This is a great place to go on the weekend. They have a nice collection of art work, the museum itself is beautiful, not too big.
- Pros: Great Art
07/11/07
Simply a wonderful museum-going experience
by netter1
The Norton Simon isn't the largest museum I've ever visited, but it does house some of my favorite pieces -- from the the ballet dancers of Degas to the Renaissance views of Venice's Piazza San Marco by Canaletto. There's always an interesting "visiting" show to view. I recommend visiting the museum early on the weekend...afternoons get rather busy. During the week it's packed with school children. If you're a museum "stroller" like me, you might not appreciate their "enthusiasm". You can usually get through the entire museum in a couple of hours (again...if you're a "stroller") and then have a late lunch/early dinner in Old Town Pasadena. If you're a Westsider...make a day of it and drive out to the Pasadena for some culture with shopping and dining just steps away. You won't regret it.
- Pros: Close to Old Town Pasadena
- Cons: Parking can be crowded on a busy day.
05/02/06
What a Find!
by csqamary
On the edge of Pasadena, this museum offers incredible history and quality. It has a great variety of exhibits, Van Gogh, Degas, etc and is a really nice size. The museum is actually fairly small but you can still take a few hours time perusing the art. It's one of my favorite art museums. Once you're done visiting you can pop down the street to Old Pasadena to help round out the experience for the day.
- Pros: Quality of Art, Variety, Parking
- Cons: None
The Details on Norton Simon Museum Of Art
Save Money:
Admission is free the first Friday of every month from 6pm to 9pm.
Save Money:
Admission is free for everyone the first Friday of every month from 6pm to 9pm. Otherwise, adults are $8, seniors (62 and older) are $4, and students and those under 18 years old are free.
Know Before You Go:
The Museum Store and Gardens close 15 minutes before the galleries close.
Parking:
Unlike some other museums, parking is free.
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