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Norton Simon Museum features collections of European paintings, sculptures, and tapestries from the Renaissance period to the 20th century, and Asian sculptures, paintings, and woodblock prints spanning 2,000 years. You'll have the chance to see works of di Paolo, Zurbarán, Rembrandt, van Gogh, and Picasso. Browse through world-renowned pieces from the Indian subcontinent and south-eastern Asia, and view selected works from Afghanistan, China, and Japan as well. You can also visit the garden with a pond featuring various sculptures, or watch some of the films, lectures, and performances at the museum's theater. Take an online audio tour of the site, or reserve a private guided tour. Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Pasadena trip simple and quick.
Norton Simon Museum reviews
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What an incredible hidden gem this museum is! I’ve lived here 12 years now and never knew it existed until this past weekend! I’ve traveled the world and been to almost all of the “major” art museums.... more
What an incredible hidden gem this museum is! I’ve lived here 12 years now and never knew it existed until this past weekend! I’ve traveled the world and been to almost all of the “major” art museums.... more »
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We were able to visit this art gallery just prior to leaving Pasadena for our flight ✈️ from LAX to London. Has a great collection of Impressionist paintings and lovely Degas bronzes. The setting is..... more
We were able to visit this art gallery just prior to leaving Pasadena for our flight ✈️ from LAX to London. Has a great collection of Impressionist paintings and lovely Degas bronzes. The setting is..... more »
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The main floor is broken up into four wings. Each wing spans a different time period. The gift shop is located on the main floor as well as access to the sculpture garden which is a beautiful setting. Downstairs there are south and southeast Asian sculptures. Then kind of tucked away on the lower level was a special exhibit. Saw a lot of famous pieces here. I’ve seen so many prints of Diego Rivera’s The Flower Vendor, and it was great to finally see the original. There were also pieces by Van Gogh and Picasso.
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As beautiful as ever! It has been several years since I visited the Norton Simon. It was one of my favorite museums in so cal. Perfect smallish museum with loads to see. You can explore the whole museum, from ancient artifacts to modern art, in one day plus there are beautiful grounds to walk around plus a lovely cafe. If you have never visited this museum, you are missing out!
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