USC Pacific Asia Museum

Cool stuff from Asian countries and Islands. I went on a free day so I don't know how much tickets usually are. I didn't find the staff particularly friendly (allergic to smiling) but you get that at a lot of museums and just like many other museums 97% of things in the souvenir shop ridiculously priced with two things up to 75% off!!

Pleasant museum showcasing artifacts and art from Asia. There was also a limited time exhibit featuring art from Cai Guo Qiang when we visited. You should check out this museum if you're in the area!

Quaint Museum in the heart of Pasadena!!! Very accessible and they have a good sized parking lot north of the building and the entrance is on Los Robles. Now to the exhibits; although limited, they are beautifully curated. Think about a smaller version of the big museums although they’re featuring only the “bigger” countries in Asia. Currently, there is a special exhibit about “Dismantling Orientalism” which about presenting the Orient not from the stereotypical eyes of the West which I believe presents a fresher and more accurate take on the subject. I’d like to affirm and thank Grace Nicholson for her vision in making this place available to all. Plan to spend an hour before hitting the dining spots in the area. I also recommend spending a few minutes in their garden and appreciate the architecture.

Terrific selection of art and divided up by regions for the permanent collection. I really appreciate the hands on and interactive exhibits as well. Beautiful courtyard area and plenty of parking. Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of art in the newer collections. Attaching some of my favorite pieces of art I saw there. There is a free entry day each month. I think it's the second Sunday. Their gift shop had a really nice selection of goods.

Parking: free (at least on Sunday), they have the lot on the corner. Plenty of space then. Entry: check online. Free once a month on Sunday. Beautiful building, tiny koi pond, great for pictures. One section is contemporary art that is only tangentially Asian (usually they have Asian heritage). The permanent exhibits are amazing, some very old, and well crafted.

I loved this museum, their rotating exhibition Global Asias is cool, has so many different types of art, very pleasing to the eye and culturally relevant. I also checked out the permanent galleries and it is definitely worth visiting. This museum is free during the month of May during AAPI Heritage Month

Beautiful grounds. I wish their exhibits were a bit more plentiful. I love Asian Art. ❤️ These exhibits were lovely. The special exhibit of the Chinese Artist Cai was silly. Some of art pieces were beautiful but honestly IMHO, very little effort was placed into making them. I was very disappointed.

Wonderful Asian history museum. There’s a special exhibit on Bali at the moment that was amazing. The permanent exhibits are beautiful, the facility is quiet, and the courtyard is stunning and zen. Discounted or free tickets for USC students, seniors, and veterans. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum that is free.

Cool stuff from Asian countries and Islands. I went on a free day so I don't know how much tickets usually are. I didn't find the staff particularly friendly (allergic to smiling) but you get that at a lot of museums and just like many other museums 97% of things in the souvenir shop ridiculously priced with two things up to 75% off!!

Pleasant museum showcasing artifacts and art from Asia. There was also a limited time exhibit featuring art from Cai Guo Qiang when we visited. You should check out this museum if you're in the area!

Quaint Museum in the heart of Pasadena!!! Very accessible and they have a good sized parking lot north of the building and the entrance is on Los Robles. Now to the exhibits; although limited, they are beautifully curated. Think about a smaller version of the big museums although they’re featuring only the “bigger” countries in Asia. Currently, there is a special exhibit about “Dismantling Orientalism” which about presenting the Orient not from the stereotypical eyes of the West which I believe presents a fresher and more accurate take on the subject. I’d like to affirm and thank Grace Nicholson for her vision in making this place available to all. Plan to spend an hour before hitting the dining spots in the area. I also recommend spending a few minutes in their garden and appreciate the architecture.

Terrific selection of art and divided up by regions for the permanent collection. I really appreciate the hands on and interactive exhibits as well. Beautiful courtyard area and plenty of parking. Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of art in the newer collections. Attaching some of my favorite pieces of art I saw there. There is a free entry day each month. I think it's the second Sunday. Their gift shop had a really nice selection of goods.

Parking: free (at least on Sunday), they have the lot on the corner. Plenty of space then. Entry: check online. Free once a month on Sunday. Beautiful building, tiny koi pond, great for pictures. One section is contemporary art that is only tangentially Asian (usually they have Asian heritage). The permanent exhibits are amazing, some very old, and well crafted.

I loved this museum, their rotating exhibition Global Asias is cool, has so many different types of art, very pleasing to the eye and culturally relevant. I also checked out the permanent galleries and it is definitely worth visiting. This museum is free during the month of May during AAPI Heritage Month

Beautiful grounds. I wish their exhibits were a bit more plentiful. I love Asian Art. ❤️ These exhibits were lovely. The special exhibit of the Chinese Artist Cai was silly. Some of art pieces were beautiful but honestly IMHO, very little effort was placed into making them. I was very disappointed.

Wonderful Asian history museum. There’s a special exhibit on Bali at the moment that was amazing. The permanent exhibits are beautiful, the facility is quiet, and the courtyard is stunning and zen. Discounted or free tickets for USC students, seniors, and veterans. There is a parking lot adjacent to the museum that is free.