Norton Simon Museum

One of the best (not so well known) museums in LA . Amazing selection of Impressionism artworks. Sculpture garden is beautiful too and a perfect spot to relax

Great collection of paintings and sculptures . Very intimate and interesting. Has many renowned impressionist artists ' work. Walk around the garden is a must.

Always something interesting on display being showcased here. Decent food in the café but, bring a sack lunch better & have lunch out on the grass by the parking lot . http://www.nortonsimon.org

Must do in Pasadena! A concentration of great artists in a green and relaxed setting : Degas , Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Tiepolo etc

Incredible world class collection in Pasadena- go on their late weekend night when it’s less crowded and you can wander the garden . A beautiful place.

Admission is free for all visitors the first Friday of every month from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Unless otherwise stated , events are free with admission and no reservations are required.

Spent a day meeting with a friend on a project in the outdoor cafe and it was absolutely lovely. So much space and beautiful atmosphere. Free entry with student ID!

If you'd like to visit for free, show your valid student I.D. or plan your visit between 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. the first Friday of every month.

Make sure to bring your student id! The gardens are nice. One of the better selections of art in LA.

Wonderful museum . Be sure to set aside time for the 19th century gallery - great collection of impressionists Degas , Manet, Cézanne, Toulouse Lautrec & others

Amazing gem of an extensive art collection ,hidden in an modernist building. Check the gardens .

Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum has an encyclopedic collection. Don’t miss the fantastic Indian art , installed by Greg Walsh of Frank Gehry’s office , and Francesco di Giorgio Martini’s Fidelity, 1495.

Wonderful, wonderful collection spanning Impressionism to East Asian art . Be sure to not wear a large tote as they will make you check it.

The best place to hang out is the statue garden . It's gorgeous and serene. I also love the impressionist wing.

Fabulous museum . The Asian collection is excellent. Always enjoy the Degas and 19th and 20th century work.

Very nice museum ; very large for the area and has some really famous pieces of art as well as some ancient statues (c. 1st century).

Bookmark their website and add their socials so you can keep up with rotating exhibitions .

In order to park here on Free First Fridays , you’ll need to get here 30 minutes early (4:30PM). If you arrive after 5PM, don’t expect to get a parking spot .

Get the audio tour . Many of the items have descriptions for kids, which adults will enjoy too. It's only $3.

Try to ignore the rather overbearing guards to enjoy one of the best collections in California. Gorgeous lighting and surroundings!

Not too big, but a great way to spend the afternoon. Great selection of art .

My favorite is the "The Geographer" who looks upon its viewers with disdain.

Great collection. Vincent Van Gogh paintings .

Been here it's a really nice museum especially the sculpture garden outside.

Wonderful SMALL museum . The one you see on the Rose Parade broadcast every year.

Loved it all...get the Turkey Brie sandwich for lunch !

This woman in a pic will kill u with her boobs and eyes and even if u die in back yard no one will know wtf happened to u..

I swear there’s more guards here than the Getty. ????

Great collection. Better than Getty. Love the 19th and 20th sections.

Great selection of impressionist , post-impressionist, pointillist, and cubist art .

Fantastic collection. Make sure to tout the sculpture garden . A beautiful setting.

The sculpture garden is the best.

Interesting collection of sculptures from asia from the early century located at the lower level

Best museum in LA . Excellent 19th and 20th century collection as well as South Asian art . Managable and great.

Lots of Degas , great Asian sculptures downstairs, and I really like the modern stuff in there too. Great pieces.

The best collection on the West Coast. Amazing.

Hit the outdoor garden before dark.. Worth seeing

There is a lovely outdoor eating area with great sandwiches and salads !

I like to go to the back of the garden where the tables are and read a book .

Great collections

Please be polite to the gallery attendants. It's just courtesy and good karma.

Enjoy the fabulous collection of art by Edgar Degas .

Don't hug the statues . You can't touch the statues you will get busted.

Be sure to check out the sculptures in the garden

Open from 12-6 Wednesday-Monday closed Tuesday adults $10 seniors $5 kids and students with I'D free

Absolutely NO Food or Drinks inside the building! Even baby formula! That's absolutely ridiculous but you can go outside to their garden cafe for a decent meal that's highly over priced instead. :/

Please don't let your kids run around like savages here. The employees are not your nannies. Thank you.

It's free admission the first Friday of the month, 6pm - 9pm.

Paintings and sculpture

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