PASADENA PELETTE
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Pasadena Palette: Selections from Pasadena Museum of History’s Collection

March 7, 2026 - December 27, 2026
This exhibition celebrates artists who lived and worked in Pasadena, portraits of notable residents, and vibrant scenes painted throughout the Crown City

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

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.

April 23, 2026
“It’s Gone!” | Art Heists in History

“It’s Gone!” | Art Heists in History

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

General Admission: $18 | PMH Members: $13
Join Helane Rheingold in a conversation as she discusses some notable art thefts throughout history and discuss what made these pieces targets for theft—some of which have been recovered while others remain missing to this day.
April 25, 2026
Curator’s Tour | Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena

Curator’s Tour | Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena

Pasadena Museum of History - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

General Admission: $18 | PMH Members: $13
Explore Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena with curator Cha-Rie Tang. Learn more about the exhibition’s featured works, including vibrant fused glass pieces, high-relief ceramic tiles, and framed designs and sketches.
May 16, 2026
Curator’s Tour | Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena

Curator’s Tour | Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena

Pasadena Museum of History - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

General Admission: $18 | PMH Members: $13
Explore Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena with curator Cha-Rie Tang. Learn more about the exhibition’s featured works, including vibrant fused glass pieces, high-relief ceramic tiles, and framed designs and sketches.
May 31, 2026
Museums of the Arroyo Day

Museums of the Arroyo Day

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

COMMUNITY FREE DAY
MOTA Day offers free admission and activities at six museums located along the celebrated Arroyo Seco. Including PMH!
June 18, 2026
Crown City with Naomi Hirahara

Crown City with Naomi Hirahara

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

General Admission: $18 | PMH Members: $13
Join us for a conversation with acclaimed author Naomi Hirahara about her newest novel, Crown City
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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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A wooden table in a home.
A black and white aerial view of a city, capturing the essence of urbanity.

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
a statue and a fountain with blue sky
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