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View seven centuries of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, and Fragonard. The museum also features an extensive collection of South Asian sculpture and a sculpture garden with works of Rodin. Admission is free on the first Friday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) 490 E. Union St. 626-568-3665 pmcaonline.org The Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) is dedicated to the exhibition of California art, architecture, and design from 1850 to the present. PMCA exhibitions and educational programs explore the cultural dynamics and influences unique to California that have shaped and defined art in all media. Admission is free on the first Friday of every month from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the third Thursday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pasadena Museum of History 470 W. Walnut St. 626-577-1660 pasadenahistory.org The Pasadena Museum of History includes the Finnish Folk Art Museum, History Center Galleries, and 18-room Fenyes Mansion, circa 1906, which contains its original furnishings and paintings.
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USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave. 626-449-2742 pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu USC Pacific Asia Museum features artwork from Asia and the Pacific Islands spanning 5,000 years with innovative exhibitions and dynamic programming. [ GARDENS ]
Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada 818-949-4200 descansogardens.org Located on 160 acres, Descanso Gardens features forests, streams, a lake, and a bird sanctuary highlighted by 80 acres of colorful flowers, including camellias, lilacs, and roses. Admission is free on the third Tuesday of every month. The Huntington 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 626-405-2100 huntington.org The Huntington is an oasis of art and culture set amid 120 acres of breathtaking gardens. More than a dozen gardens feature 14,000 species of plants. The Huntington is free on the first Thursday of every month with advance tickets.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia 626-821-3222 arboretum.org This 127-acre horticultural and botanical center features plants from around the world, native and migrating birds, wildlife, colorful peacocks, and historic buildings, including the Queen Anne Cottage made famous in Fantasy Island. Admission is free on the third Tuesday of every month. Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden 270 Arlington Dr. 626-399-1721 japanesegardenpasadena.com This two-acre “hill and pond stroll garden” was designed and built in the late 1930s and has been completely restored to its original glory. It is open to the public every Thursday, and on the last Sunday of every month. Docent tours available for 15 or more. Wrigley Gardens 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd. 626-449-4100 tournamentofroses.com The Centennial Rose Garden at the Tournament House features more than 1,500 varieties of roses, camellias, and annuals.
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