Norton Simon Museum
45 people recommendvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.
What people say, in short
Many visitors list the Norton Simon Museum among their Los Angeles picks, and many call it underrated, praising a collection that runs from ancient Asian and Indian art to contemporary work. A few visitors mention its garden, and one visitor suggests it for a quieter visit. One visitor notes that it lies along the Rose Parade path, so check access on parade days.
Address
Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
At a glance
- Best for
- Museums
- Known for
- Impressionist works by Van Gogh and Degas, Small garden with outdoor art, Ancient Asian and Indian art
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/superhyooman in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023
Suggests the Norton Simon as a place to see.
- Recommendsu/CatOfGrey in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Strongly promotes the Norton Simon as a must-see Pasadena museum.
- Recommendsu/fighting_tadpole in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Listed among museums worth a visit.
- Recommendsu/donuttrackme in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Includes it in its list of recommended museums.
- Recommendsu/boblafollette in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023
Listed the Norton Simon Museum as a museum and art pick for Pasadena.
- Recommendsu/GercektenGul in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Lists it among several suggested museums.
- Recommendsu/CRT_SUNSET in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024uniqueness
Calls it underrated; visiting guests are always impressed by the art there.
- Recommendsu/NonSequitorSquirrel in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024uniqueness
Says the Norton Simon leans traditional and older, though it also has a modern wing.
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- Recommendsu/No-Perspective872 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says they really liked it.
- Recommendsu/sumdum1234 in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023uniqueness
Calls the Norton Simon's collection of masters among the best anywhere.
- Recommendsu/timebeing in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023
Says the Norton Simon gets overlooked beside the Getty yet has a remarkable collection.
- Recommendsu/CrispyVibes in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Calls it an underrated gem.
- Recommendsu/Mysterious-Plant3408 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Recommends visiting the museum alongside a walk in Little Tokyo.
- Recommendsu/foxypandas421 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Includes the Norton Simon Museum in its list of suggested stops.
- Recommendsu/booksandmusic91 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says it's great.
- Recommendsu/yunoeconbro in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names it among their top three picks.
- Recommendsu/Winter_Ad_3805 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025access
Suggests checking for free days and says it's pleasant to wander around.
- Recommendsu/PleasureCircuit in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Calls it excellent and recommends it for a Pasadena trip.
- Recommendsu/SkullLeader in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025visit time
Calls it great but expects it closed until Friday because of the parade route.
- Recommendsu/yaygens in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Recommended as a museum to visit.
- Recommendsu/CoastalForest82 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested LA stops.
- Recommendsu/swarf in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Suggests the Norton Simon Museum as another Pasadena stop.
- Recommendsu/oldnyker in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Calls the Norton Simon an underrated museum in Pasadena that most people overlook.
- Recommendsu/munchalumps22 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025uniqueness
Praises the museum's wide-ranging collection, spanning early works through contemporary pieces.
- Recommendsu/bloodredyouth in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023uniqueness
Seconds the recommendation and says the museum holds many masterpieces.
- Recommendsu/dellottobros in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Calls the Norton Simon a hidden gem with a world-class collection and fine Picassos.
- Recommendsu/PaulEammons in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Says it has an impressive collection of traditional and eastern art in a lovely building with a small sculpture garden.
- Recommendsu/jimmydramaLA in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Says pairing it with the Pasadena library makes an ideal half-day.
- Recommendsu/prudence2001 in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023visit time
Notes it opens at noon, suggests a bakery stop beforehand, and calls the trip a favorite.
- Mixedu/BH90008 in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023
Still called it worth a visit.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.