Norton Simon Museum

Pasadena is a cultural gem of a city northeast of Downtown LA. It is best known as the home of the Tournament of Roses, which includes the Rose Bowl Game, the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day and other related events. However, there’s plenty to see and do in Pasadena all year long.

TheNorton Simon Museumin Pasadena stands out as one of the most concentrated art experiences in Southern California. It’s renowned for offering an impressive array of significant artworks in a compact space. While establishments such as the Getty Center and LA County Museum of Art delight visitors with numerous masterpieces, the Norton Simon excels in art value per step. Initially based on the private art collection of industrialist Norton Simon, the museum took over the Pasadena Art Museum in 1974 and has since expanded its vast collection.