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- Go Find AliceMay 28, 2015One 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
- Joseph CAugust 26, 2014Always 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
- Nivedita VaidyaJuly 29, 2013Great collection of paintings and sculptures. Very intimate and interesting. Has many renowned impressionist artists' work. Walk around the garden is a must.
- 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.
- Justin OrdovezaJune 18, 2015Make sure to bring your student id! The gardens are nice. One of the better selections of art in LA.
- Elizabeth McGonigleAugust 11, 2014Wonderful, wonderful collection spanning Impressionism to East Asian art. Be sure to not wear a large tote as they will make you check it.
- JasonAugust 25, 2018Admission 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.
- Bianca4 days agoAmazing gem of an extensive art collection,hidden in an modernist building. Check the gardens.
- Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013If 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.
- Hana NesbittFebruary 18, 2013Wonderful museum. Be sure to set aside time for the 19th century gallery - great collection of impressionists Degas, Manet, Cézanne, Toulouse Lautrec & others
- Connie ChiuMay 28, 2015Spent 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!
- JasonAugust 25, 2018In 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.
- Ben J. DITZELApril 23, 2012Very nice museum; very large for the area and has some really famous pieces of art as well as some ancient statues (c. 1st century).
- Chris GoJanuary 27, 2013Get the audio tour. Many of the items have descriptions for kids, which adults will enjoy too. It's only $3.
- Otis College of Art and DesignNovember 16, 2012Pasadena’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.
- Sandy ScottFebruary 8, 2014Fabulous museum. The Asian collection is excellent. Always enjoy the Degas and 19th and 20th century work.
- Francis UnsonDecember 3, 2023Bookmark their website and add their socials so you can keep up with rotating exhibitions.
- Naomi TrujilloMay 31, 2013Try to ignore the rather overbearing guards to enjoy one of the best collections in California. Gorgeous lighting and surroundings!
- Luis ManaloMarch 2, 2017My favorite is the "The Geographer" who looks upon its viewers with disdain.
- Mercie SanchezDecember 6, 2014Been here it's a really nice museum especially the sculpture garden outside.
- Shelly RosenbergAugust 22, 2013Great collection. Better than Getty. Love the 19th and 20th sections.
- Annabelle LovellAugust 17, 2013The best place to hang out is the statue garden. It's gorgeous and serene. I also love the impressionist wing.
- Chase RichardsonSeptember 29, 2012Great selection of impressionist, post-impressionist, pointillist, and cubist art.
- Jeremy MorleyDecember 10, 2011Fantastic collection. Make sure to tout the sculpture garden. A beautiful setting.
- Terry DuttonJuly 20, 2013Wonderful SMALL museum. The one you see on the Rose Parade broadcast every year.
- AFebruary 9, 2012Interesting collection of sculptures from asia from the early century located at the lower level
- Dave HuckleJune 6, 2010Lots of Degas, great Asian sculptures downstairs, and I really like the modern stuff in there too. Great pieces.
- Arvin AlikhaniDecember 11, 2017This 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..
- Joe BoseMarch 7, 2010Best museum in LA. Excellent 19th and 20th century collection as well as South Asian art. Managable and great.
- Romeo Paguyo IIJuly 16, 2011I like to go to the back of the garden where the tables are and read a book.
- Please be polite to the gallery attendants. It's just courtesy and good karma.
- whiteboxerdogs whiteboxerdogsFebruary 28, 2011Open from 12-6 Wednesday-Monday closed Tuesday adults $10 seniors $5 kids and students with I'D free
- Dine.Savor.Repeat. ™️ a Jesse Watrous CompanyJanuary 7, 2013Absolutely 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.