(626) 449-2742
46 N Los Robles Ave
Pasadena,
CA
91101
34.1466
-118.1412
Neighborhood: West Central
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A cultural snapshot of Asia and the Pacific Rim in a delightful replica of an imperial palace.
by Contributor
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
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.
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