Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena

Established in 1971, the museum is one of only four U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday-Tuesday. Admission: $9-15; Free for children Ages 11 and under.

The Huntington Library & Gardens, San Marino

 A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by Henry E. Huntington, an exceptional businessman who built a financial empire that included railroad companies, utilities, and real estate holdings in Southern California.
Hours: Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Adult admission is $34; 4-11, $15; Under 4 free.

The Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena

 The Norton Simon Museum promotes the knowledge and understanding of the visual arts to a diverse audience. Whether your preference is for small, informal discussions with staff educators, lectures by renowned scholars and curators or drawing classes led by local artists, the Museum invites you to experience the richness of the collections in many different ways. Enjoy family-friendly programs that introduce children and adults to the wonderful world of art and spark the creative spirit in kids of all ages.
Hours: Monday, Thursday & Sunday: 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Wednesday: closed; Thursday: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. Admission for Adults is $20; children 18 and under are free.

The Gamble House, Pasadena

 The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company.

HOURS: 1-hour Docent Guided Tours: First tour at 12 noon, last tour at 3pm. Thursday & Friday: Guided tours every 30 minutes. Ticket sales start at 10am. Saturday: Guided tours every 20 minutes. Closed Monday-Wednesday. Ticket sales start at 10am. Sunday: Guided tours every 20 minutes. Ticket sales start at 11:30am. Adults $10; children under 12 are free.

You can walk around the outside for free... it's a beautiful place to enjoy, including the goldfish pond in the back!