Pasadena Museum of California Art, Los Angeles

Name: Pasadena Museum of California Art
Address: 490 E Union St, Los Angeles, 91101, United States
Telephone: (626) 568-3665

#525 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Pasadena Museum of California Art was an art museum located in Pasadena, California, United States, showcasing art and design originating from California. The museum was founded by long-time Pasadena residents and art collectors Robert and Arlene Oltman. Ground was broken in 2000 and the museum officially opened in June 2002. ()

Established: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 34°8'49"N, 118°8'24"W

Address

490 E Union StDowntown PasadenaLos Angeles 91101 United States

Contact

(626) 568-3665

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Day trips

Pasadena Museum of California Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norton Simon Museum, Paseo Colorado, Pasadena City Hall, Armory Center for the Arts.

1.1 miW
Noted collection of European and Asian art
Norton Simon Museum, Los Angeles
28 min walk • Located in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, the Norton Simon Museum stands as a cultural beacon, showcasing an extraordinary collection of art that spans across centuries and continents. This remarkable museum, nestled in Pasadena, is home to an impressive array of...
~1370 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Paseo Colorado, Los Angeles
7 min walk • The Paseo is an upscale outdoor mall in Pasadena, California, covering three city blocks with office space, shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and 400 loft-style condominiums above.
~1230 ftW
Spanish colonial revival architecture, City hall
Pasadena City Hall, Los Angeles
6 min walk • Pasadena City Hall, completed in 1927, serves as the central location for city government in the City of Pasadena, California and is a significant architectural example of the City Beautiful movement of the 1920s.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Armory Center for the Arts, La Cañada Flintridge
14 min walk • The Armory Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts organization that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions in Pasadena, California, United States. It originated as the education department of the Pasadena Art Museum in 1947.
~320 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Pacific Asia Museum, Los Angeles
2 min walk • USC Pacific Asia Museum is an Asian art museum located at 46 N. Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California, United States. The museum was founded in 1971 by the Pacificulture Foundation, which purchased "The Grace Nicholson Treasure House of Oriental Art" from the City of Pasadena.
~710 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Spiritual
All Saints Episcopal Church, Los Angeles
4 min walk • All Saints Church is an Episcopal church located in Pasadena, California and part of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. The current building is the third home for activities of this church.
~1140 ftSE
Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Pasadena Playhouse, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California, United States.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Pasarroyo, Sierra Madre
14 min walk • Pasarroyo is a four building complex with 640,000 square feet of commercial space. It spans a full city block on S. Lake Avenue in Downtown Pasadena. It is the largest office campus in Pasadena.
~1650 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Pasadena Convention Center, Los Angeles
8 min walk • The Pasadena Convention Center is a convention center in Pasadena, California. It consists of three buildings.
~1790 ftW
Beaux-Arts architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Civic Center Financial District, La Cañada Flintridge
9 min walk • The Civic Center Financial District is a historic district composed of five buildings near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Marengo Avenue in Pasadena, California.
0.9 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ambassador Auditorium, Los Angeles
25 min walk • Ambassador Auditorium is located on the historic Ambassador College campus in Pasadena, California, United States. Its architectural design has been noted to be somewhat similar to that of the Temple in ancient Israel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pasadena Museum of California Art?

Nearby attractions include Pacific Asia Museum, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles (2 min walk), All Saints Episcopal Church, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Pasadena Playhouse, Los Angeles (6 min walk).

How to get to Pasadena Museum of California Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pasadena Museum of California Art:

Bus

Colorado Blvd & Oakland Ave • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Memorial Park • Lines: L (12 min walk)
Del Mar • Lines: L (15 min walk)