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Location
Parking
Free on-site parking lot north of building (corner lot); accessible entrance on Los Robles; parking lot may occasionally be in use for special events
Visitor tip
Don't miss the tour guide 'Uncle' when visiting current exhibits—visitors specifically praise his poetic and insightful commentary about mythical creatures and artwork as a key part of the experience that shouldn't be skipped.
Visitor tip
The Silk Road exhibit features hands-on interactive activities and real artifacts that can easily occupy children for an entire afternoon, making it ideal for families.
About USC Pacific Asia Museum
Art gallery & research library. Museum with research library relating to Asian & Pacific art & culture in a Chinese-style building.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art Museum
- Highlights
- Pacific and Asian art collections, interactive Silk Road exhibit, tranquil courtyard garden with koi pond
- Admission
- Free monthly (2nd Sunday) and during May AAPI Heritage Month
- Parking
- Free on-site
What visitors say
I wasn't happy because I had planned to go to this museum for a long time and had often looked at the website. I even emailed at one point to ask if I needed to get tickets in advance. They responded promptly, but never mentioned that…
Most of it is under renovation so I only got to enjoy the central courtyard and Silk Road exhibit. The tranquil garden is free with two lovely ponds. It even as storms from lake Tai, makong me nostalgic for the bike rides and trail runs…
Quaint Museum in the heart of Pasadena!!! Very accessible and they have a good sized parking lot north of the building and the entrance is on Los Robles. Now to the exhibits; although limited, they are beautifully curated. Think about a…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a tour guide known as 'Uncle' who provides poetic and contextual commentary about mythical creatures and artworks, described by visitors as a key part of the experience
- Free admission is offered monthly on the second Sunday and throughout the entire month of May during AAPI Heritage Month
- The museum is housed in a Chinese-style building with a tranquil garden courtyard featuring koi ponds and stone architecture reminiscent of Eastern Chinese courtyards, with free public access to the garden
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