Victorian Holiday in 1906 Fényes Mansion
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A Victorian Holdiay in the 1906 Fényes Mansion

November 20 2026 - January 10, 2027
Tours of our historic 1906 Fényes Mansion take on an extra touch of holiday magic, with Victorian-inspired decorations and festive embellishments throughout.

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Exhibition Galleries & Museum Store:
Thu-Sun 12-5 pm

Research Library:
Fri-Sun 1-4 pm

The Museum is located at 470 W. Walnut St. in Pasadena on the corner of Orange Grove Boulevard and Walnut Street.
Click here for a map.

Exhibition Galleries
$9 General
$7 Seniors
Members, Students, & visitors under 18 free

With its original furnishings and art collection, the Fényes Mansion is an elegant and charming cultural landmark that majestically stands on Pasadena’s historic Millionaire’s row.
Upcoming Tours

Open Friday to Sunday 1-4 PM

Members of the public are welcome to use the PMH Research Library & Archives for both personal and professional research projects; no appointment necessary.
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Our exhibitions feature diverse topics that speak to the area’s multi-faceted history and interests.
IN THE GALLERIES NOW

In the Galleries

February 28 – September 14, 2025


100 YEARS – 100 IMAGES

A retrospective in collaboration with the Pasadena Society of Artists (PSA) featuring pivotal historic pieces honoring PSA members across the decades, as well as a juried display of artwork by present-day PSA members.

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La Loma Bridge Under Construction, circa 1914, Ernest A. Batchelder; Oil on canvas; Pasadena Museum of History Collection, 2016.009.001

Events & Programs

Public programming has always been at the core of the Museum’s mission and outreach. Tours, lectures, and presentations are designed to offer a wide selection of engaging, history-based, age-appropriate content and collective experiences to all sectors of our large and diverse community.

November 5, 2026
An Evening with Artist Richard Aguilar: The Inspiration of Jackie Robinson

An Evening with Artist Richard Aguilar: The Inspiration of Jackie Robinson

Pasadena Museum of History - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

General Admission: $18 | PMH Members: $13
Join us for an intimate conversation with Los Angeles–based artist Richard Aguilar as he discusses his dramatic new portrait of Jackie Robinson, Jackie Robinson, I am a Man.
November 12, 2026
Route 66: Travelers and Tribes

Route 66: Travelers and Tribes

Pasadena Museum of History - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

General Admission: $18 | PMH Members: $13
Join Dine’Tah Navajo Cultural Program Director and historian, Shawn Price as he discusses the highway’s economic impact on tribal communities.
November 14, 2026
Route 66 Trivia at Wild Parrot Brewing Company

Route 66 Trivia at Wild Parrot Brewing Company

Wild Parrot Brewing Company - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

The 100th anniversary celebration of Route 66 continues! Join PMH at Wild Parrot Brewing Company for a special Route 66 Trivia Night.
November 15, 2026
CicLAvia - Pasadena

CicLAvia - Pasadena

Pasadena Museum of History - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

COMMUNITY FREE DAY
Get ready to roll! CicLAvia is taking over Pasadena with nearly three miles of car-free streets and an additional two miles of pop-up bike lanes. The western bike lane will take you right past the Pasadena Museum of History, where we’ll be celebrating with extended hours to join in the fun! Come park your bike and explore our exhibitions, Where History Meets the Road: Celebrating Route 66 and Colorado Boulevard and Pasadena Palette: Selections from the Museum’s Collection.
December 13, 2026
Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House

Pasadena Museum of History - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

COMMUNITY FREE DAY
Come join us for holiday fun! PMH will open its doors for free on Sunday, December 13 from Noon to 4:00 pm. Enjoy Mini Self-Guided Tours of the 1906 Fényes Mansion, beautifully adorned in its Victorian holiday décor, and explore our exhibitions, Where History Meets the Road: Celebrating Route 66 and Colorado Boulevard and Pasadena Palette: Selections from the Museum’s Collection.
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Research Library & Archives

The Pasadena Museum of History maintains the area’s largest and most comprehensive collection of documents and artifacts related to the history of Pasadena and the west San Gabriel valley. The ever-expanding collection spans the years 1834 to the present and contains well over 1,000,000 historic photographs, rare books, manuscripts, maps, architectural records, and more.

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PMH Buildings & Grounds

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July2024 exterior
The Finnish Folk Art Museum
The Fényes Mansion with flowers and greenery
The Pasadena Museum of History parking & entrance
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