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Pasadena, California
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The museum's collection includes works by European masters like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Degas, as well as Asian art spanning 2,000 years. source
The building was designed by Ladd & Kelsey in 1969 and features a distinctive modernist style with a serene sculpture garden. source
Before becoming the Norton Simon Museum, it was known as the Pasadena Art Institute and later the Pasadena Art Museum. source
The museum's Asian art collection includes sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts from India, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas. source
Norton Simon was an industrialist and philanthropist who amassed a vast art collection, which he later housed in the museum. source
The garden features works by artists such as Rodin and Moore, providing a tranquil space for visitors to enjoy art in nature. source
The Norton Simon Museum offers free admission on the first Friday of every month from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. source
