Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena
411 W. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena , California
91105
Tel: 626 449 6840
www.nortonsimon.org
Pasadena , California
91105
Tel: 626 449 6840
www.nortonsimon.org
Concierge.com's insider take:
Amid beautiful gardens inspired by Monet's Giverny, this somewhat drab, boxy museum (built in 1969) had its interior spruced up by Frank Gehry in the late '90s. Inside, there's a treasure trove of European paintings from the 14th to the 20th century and a dazzling collection of Asian art. Degas is well represented, as is Picasso, and there's a fantastic series of French Impressionist galleries. The café, like so many others in Los Angeles, is run by Chef Joachim Splichal's Patina Group, and serves salads and sandwiches.