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Pasadena Museum of History, Local history museum in Pasadena, United States

The Pasadena Museum of History spans two acres with exhibition galleries, research facilities, and historic structures protected by national and state registers.

Founded in 1924, this institution opened its permanent location in 1970, establishing itself as the primary center for preserving Pasadena's historical records.

The museum maintains a collection of nearly one million photographs, documents, and artifacts that chronicle the development of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley.

Located at 470 West Walnut Street, the museum operates Wednesday through Sunday, offering guided tours of the Fenyes Mansion with advance reservations.

The Finnish Folk Art Museum within the complex recreates a 19th-century farmhouse with original artifacts purchased by the Paloheimo family in 1948.

Location: Pasadena

Inception: 1924

Official opening: 1970

Address: Palazzo Fenyes

Website: http://pasadenahistory.org/index.html

GPS coordinates: 34.14910,-118.16099

Latest update: March 17, 2025 06:30

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