Pasadena Museum of History

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470 W Walnut St
Pasadena, CA 91103

The Pasadena Museum of History is dedicated to promoting an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and its surrounding communities. Through diverse exhibitions, educational programs, and public events, the museum engages visitors with the rich history and vibrant culture of the region.

Home to the largest collection of documents and artifacts related to Pasadena and the West San Gabriel Valley, the museum also features the historic F. Nyres Mansion and ongoing virtual exhibitions such as "Frozen Frames." Its research library offers valuable resources for personal and professional research projects without the need for appointments.

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3.557 reviews
Gabrielle H.
4/8/2025

Wonderful tour of the Fenyes Mansion and grounds. If you attend a tour and check out the gallery, it is a great, enriching afternoon of history, art and design.

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Hannah S.
8/25/2024

An opulent, historic mansion on Millionaire's Row, the hoverboard from Back to the Future II, and the first Finnish consulate in SoCal - these are just some of the things we saw at the Pasadena...

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Tania G.
7/9/2024

Our friends did their wedding photos here and the location is beautiful! Compared to other venues in the area, the price was more reasonable. The location has a good variety of natural shots,...

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Carl N.
2/23/2024

Today, I took a Fenyes Mansion tour. I personally love educational tours. For this tour you need an advance reservation and ticket purchase required. The tour is roughly 2 hours; we have two tour...

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Travis P.
8/11/2024

This is a SUPER small museum which you can go through in like 5 minutes. It consists of two rooms which a few cool movie references of actors that grew up in Pasadena or movie sets being in...

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