Pacific Asia Museum
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Neighborhood: Pasadena
46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
626-449-2742
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/
About
Of all the fine art venues in Pasadena, the Pacific Asia Museum is the city's sleeper.
The building alone, a former residence modeled after the Beijing palace of a Chinese prince, justifies a visit. Don't miss the display of netsuke from the 17th to 20th century. (Netsuke are worn on the sashes of kimono.) Children will have fun selecting their favorites -- maybe the "belligerent forest demon" or "very bad old man."
Also kid-friendly, and eye-opening for adults, is the new Snukal Family Ceramics Study Gallery. Along with a video about the making of porcelain, the gallery offers definitive examples of work from various periods of production in several East and Southeast Asian countries, making it very easy to compare and contrast.
Visiting
The easiest way to get to the museum is to take the 110-N, which turns into Arroyo Parkway. Turn right onto Colorado Blvd., and then left onto Los Robles Ave. The address is 46 North Los Robles Ave.
Free parking is available in the museum parking lot, which is located on the corner of Los Robles and Union.
The museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Year's day.
Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. On the fourth Friday of every month, the museum is free to all.
Dining and entertainment
There are plenty of dining options within walking distance of the museum. Familiar chain restaurants include Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen and Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill.
Also nearby, Bistro 561 is the official restaurant of the California School of Culinary Arts. All of the cooking is supervised by instructors and run entirely by students completing their Le Cordon Bleu curriculum training.
If you're looking for something more adventurous, Sitar Indian Cuisine serves mild-to-spicy meat and vegetarian dishes.
The building alone, a former residence modeled after the Beijing palace of a Chinese prince, justifies a visit. Don't miss the display of netsuke from the 17th to 20th century. (Netsuke are worn on the sashes of kimono.) Children will have fun selecting their favorites -- maybe the "belligerent forest demon" or "very bad old man."
Also kid-friendly, and eye-opening for adults, is the new Snukal Family Ceramics Study Gallery. Along with a video about the making of porcelain, the gallery offers definitive examples of work from various periods of production in several East and Southeast Asian countries, making it very easy to compare and contrast.
Visiting
The easiest way to get to the museum is to take the 110-N, which turns into Arroyo Parkway. Turn right onto Colorado Blvd., and then left onto Los Robles Ave. The address is 46 North Los Robles Ave.
Free parking is available in the museum parking lot, which is located on the corner of Los Robles and Union.
The museum is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas day and New Year's day.
Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. On the fourth Friday of every month, the museum is free to all.
Dining and entertainment
There are plenty of dining options within walking distance of the museum. Familiar chain restaurants include Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen and Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill.
Also nearby, Bistro 561 is the official restaurant of the California School of Culinary Arts. All of the cooking is supervised by instructors and run entirely by students completing their Le Cordon Bleu curriculum training.
If you're looking for something more adventurous, Sitar Indian Cuisine serves mild-to-spicy meat and vegetarian dishes.
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What's Nearby
| 1 | Pacific Asia Museum 0.00 miles |
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| 2 | Pasadena Museum of California Art 0.06 miles |
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| 3 | Terrace Restaurant 0.07 miles |
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| 4 | Shubert's Cafe 0.08 miles |
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| 5 | Ruth's Chris Steak House 0.09 miles |
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