| Pasadena boasts its share of museums, playhouses, and theaters. There are also gardens and tours of the famous Arts & Crafts Bungalows. Norton Simon Museum of Art. 411 West Colorado Boulevard. Pasadena, CA 91105. 626.449.6840. Every day Noon - 6pm. Fridays Noon - 9pm. Closed Tuesdays. European paintings and sculpture range from the 14th to the 20th Century. The museum exhibits Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo masterpieces by Raphael, El Greco, Rubens, Rembrants, Hals, and Tiepolo, along with works from the 19th and 20th Century by Goya, Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, van Gogh, Cezanne, Rousseau, and Picasso. The South Asian sculpture collection contains major examples from India, Nepal, Thailand, and Cambodia. You've probably seen the building on the Rose Bowl Parade Route for years on TV and didn't know what it was. Pacific Asia Museum. 46 North Los Robles Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91101. 626.449.2742. Wednesday - Sunday 10a - 5p. Historical, cultural, and art exhibits of the Far East and Pacific Islands are housed in a buliding that is designed like a Chinese treasure house. It surrounds a Chinese-style courtyard garden and koi pond. Major exhibits change twice a year. The Arboretum of Los Angeles County. 301 North Baldwin Avenue. Arcadia, CA 91006. 626.821.3222. Daily 9a - 5p. The Arboretum is a wonderful place to simply stroll, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Birders and photographers pursue their passions on the grounds and it is not uncommon to find artists at their easels. Children enjoy playing on the lawn areas and are drawn to ducks, geese, and turtles at Baldwin Lake. Also, check out the Huntington Library, Rose Bowl, Gamble House, and more. See http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/web_links.asp for more information. [Back to Home Page] |
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