What's On at PMH?
The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
Celebrating 100 Years
Celebrating Our Milestones – Planning Our Future
Join us during this special year.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Exhibition Galleries & Museum Store:
Wed-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.
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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
COMING SOON:
June 8, 2024 – February 9, 2025
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Hollywood Magic in Pasadena
The exhibition will highlight Pasadena’s intrinsic role in the multidimensional world of filmmaking. Focusing on the people who helped shape the industry – both on screen and behind the scenes – and locations that provide settings for their artistic pursuits. The galleries will feature a wide range of objects relating to movies, television, music videos, and more, celebrating the creative process from initial concept to finished productions.
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.
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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.
PMH Buildings & Grounds
