Pasadena Museums
The Norton Simon Museum
Metro Station: Memorial Park, Gold Line
Walking Distance: 15 minutes/0.7 mile
Address: 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena 91105
Phone: (626) 449-6840
Hours: Mon-Sun Noon-6pm; Closed Tuesday
The most well known of our metro-convenient Pasadena museums, the Norton Simon boasts world renowned collections of antique Asian art and European masterpieces. They also have contemporary painting and famous sculptures by Rodin, Giacometti and other masters of stone and bronze. Stroll the peaceful sculpture garden and pond, a contemplative oasis in the heart of Pasadena. www.nortonsimon.org
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Pasadena Museum of California Art
Metro Station: Memorial Park, Gold Line
Walking Distance: 10 minutes/0.5 mile
Address: 490 East Union Street, Pasadena, 91101
Phone: (626) 568-3665
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Closed Monday & Tuesday
Devoted to the anything-goes freedom of California art. And we love the beautifully graffitied parking structure (that we won't be needing). www.pmcaonline.org
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The Bunny Museum
Metro Station: Allen, Gold Line
Walking Distance: 30 minutes/1.4 mile
Bicycling Distance: 12 minutes/1.4 mile
Address: 1933 Jefferson Drive, Pasadena 91104
Phone: (626) 798-8848
Hours: By Appointment Only. You must call ahead. (It's a really long walk, but worth it if you have a bicycle)
In a state known for its oddball collectors and strange museums, the Bunny Museum stands feet and ears above them all. Over 27,000 collectible bunnies under one suburban roof, each one a token of love exchanged by the happy couple homeowners. On the floor, the ceiling, and crammed into every square inch of kitchen, living room and bathroom counter space. The rabbit-rabid host bids visitors goodbye with a chirpy "Have a hoppy day!" Yes, it's been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. www.thebunnymuseum.com
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