Pacific Asia Museum
Pacific Asia Museum, Asian art museum in Pasadena, United States.
Description
The Pacific Asia Museum is an art museum in Pasadena dedicated to works from Asia and Pacific regions, housed in a building designed in Chinese palace style. Its collection spans thousands of objects including paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and textiles displayed across multiple galleries.
History
The building was constructed in 1926 by Grace Nicholson as a center for Asian art. After she donated it to Pasadena in 1943, the space eventually became a public museum that opened officially in 1971.
Culture
The name reflects a focus on diverse cultures spanning Asia and the Pacific, bringing together artistic traditions from across a vast region. Visitors experience how these different societies expressed themselves through art and craft over many centuries.
Practical
The museum welcomes visitors on several days each week during morning and afternoon hours. A typical visit takes one to two hours depending on your interest in the different collection areas.
Did you know?
The center of the complex features a traditional courtyard with a water pool and intricate stone carvings designed after authentic Chinese patterns. This quiet space offers visitors a retreat between viewing the galleries.
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