Norton Simon Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Los Angeles
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- Allow 2 to 3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 12:00-17:00 · Wed-Mon 12:00-17:00, closed Tuesdays
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Adults $15, students $10, seniors 65+ $12, under 18 free
- Address
- 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, USA
- Coordinates
- 34.1464, -118.1593
Introduction
The Norton Simon Museum is a top-tier art museum in Pasadena built around a private collection, founded by industrialist Norton Simon in 1969. The modernist building surrounds a tranquil sculpture garden. The collection spans more than two thousand years, from 14th-century European Renaissance painting to Asian Buddhist sculpture, Islamic manuscripts and modern Western masterpieces. Works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Goya, Picasso and Matisse hang together, while the South and Southeast Asian sculpture holdings are especially renowned. The museum is distinctive for presenting one collector's curatorial vision in tightly focused displays, making it one of the best places on the West Coast to trace the arc of art from classical to modern.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12:00-17:00 |
Wed-Mon 12:00-17:00, closed Tuesdays
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Adults $15, students $10, seniors 65+ $12, under 18 free
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Norton Simon Museum?
Monday: 12:00-17:00; Wednesday: 12:00-17:00; Wed-Mon 12:00-17:00, closed Tuesdays
How much is the admission for Norton Simon Museum?
Adult: Free; Adults $15, students $10, seniors 65+ $12, under 18 free
Any practical tips for visiting Norton Simon Museum?
First Friday of each month is free; reservation required Pair with the Huntington Library for a deep cultural day
How long should I spend at Norton Simon Museum?
A typical visit takes Allow 2 to 3 hours.
