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(626) 449-2742
46 N Los Robles Ave
Pasadena,
CA
91101
34.1466
-118.1412
Neighborhood: West Central
PACIFIC ASIA MUSEUM
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Pacific Asia Museum
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – One woman's love of Asian culture has blossomed into this divine assemblage of art and artifacts from the Far East. Grace Nicholson (1883-1948), a Pasadena art dealer, spent most of her life collecting, and now the museum is the beneficiary of nearly 17,000 of her pieces. You'll find Japanese paintings, textiles and ceramics; Buddhist sculptures; jade carvings and vibrant Chinese ceramics from the Han and Ming dynasties.
05/21/02
worth a visit
by jaepu at Citysearch
The Pacific Asia Museum houses a great collection of Asian artifacts ranging from ancient pottery to modern Chinese art. Parts of the museum were closed for renovations when I went last year, but I found the displays on Chinese ceramics to be particularly interesting. The courtyard in the center of the building is a beautiful quiet place to reflect when you've finished touring the various gallery spaces. The museum also contains a small store, where they sell various Asian-themed items and books. Definitely worth the trip.
The Details on Pacific Asia Museum
Save Money:
Admission is free on the fourth Friday of the month.
Parking:
Free parking is available in the museum lot at Los Robles and Union.
The Extras:
You can sign up for affordable, weekend workshops on everything from yoga to Buddha painting to tai chi to mah-jong.
