Norton Simon Museum
Pasadena, CA
~$20 adult, under 18 free; free first-Fri evenings
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.8(3,515 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Reviewers call it the right size, a couple of hours without museum fatigue, with a sculpture garden, an outdoor cafe, plenty of restrooms and galleries that are easy to navigate. No need to book online; tickets are sold at the counter. Parking fills, so arrive near opening or expect the street.
World-class art plus a sculpture garden and pond — a manageable size for kids.
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411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
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What visitors say
- Tamsin Hughes★★★★★
An amazing collection of artworks - the sculpture garden is suburb. Beautiful garden Cafe and lovely giftshop. Just the right size - not overwhelming big but enough to keep you occupied for several hours.
4 months ago
- Egor Sidorov★★★★★
I think this is one of my favorite museums here. I arrived the first time without any particular expectations, yet I was thoroughly impressed—and it was probably the first time I actually considered getting a membership. It’s an absolute must-visit; don’t miss it.
2 months ago
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