Museums, Attractions, Tours & Movie Theaters

A Noise Within produces the great works of world drama in rotating repertory with a company of professional, classically trained actors. Through outreach and conservatory training programs A Noise Within fosters an understanding and appreciation of history's greatest plays and playwrights. A Noise Within is the only company in Southern California that works in the repertory tradition and is dedicated solely to producing classical dramatic literature.

The award-winning Boston Court Pasadena is dedeciated to presenting works that are creative, bold, and daring. We strive to challenge audiences of the Greater Los Angeles area with diverse programs in theatre, music, and art in an intimate setting.

Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections, and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. Visit for a stroll, a concert or a class--there are so many ways to explore.

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Kidspace is a unique children's museum on almost 3.5 acres of both indoor and outdoor, interactive environments that feature more than 40 hands-on exhibits with daily programs and monthly events for children ages 1 to 10.

Pasadena Heritage’s mission is to identify, preserve and protect the historic, architectural and cultural resources of the City of Pasadena through advocacy and education. This membership supported, community-based non-profit offers a variety of tours, lectures, workshops, and events that highlight our beautiful city’s historic treasurers. All programs and events are open to the public. For more information visit www.pasadenaheritage.org.

Founded in 1924 to preserve and share the rich history, art, and culture of Pasadena and neighboring communities, Pasadena Museum of History has developed into one of the country premier institutions of its size. The Museum maintains the area's largest and most comprehensive collection of documents and artifacts relating to the history of Pasadena/West San Gabriel Valley. Tours of historic Fenyes Mansion, changing exhibitions in the History Center, and public programming for adults and children entertain and educate visitors on a year-round schedule.

The Pasadena Playhouse is a place where people have gathered for 100 years to experience bold and important theater. We are one of the most prolific theaters in American history with a legacy of profound theatrical impact and courageous new work. As the state theater of California, our mission is to enrich people's lives through theater, community programs, and learning.

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts presents the Pasadena Showcase House of Design home tour. The funds raised supports music programs in the greater Pasadena area and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Pasadena Symphony Association's mission is to provide orchestral perfomances of the highest quality and to benefit the community through its music, community engagement, and education programs. The Pasadena Symphony performs its Symphony Classics series from October through April at Ambassador Auditorium and its Pasadena POPS series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum during the summer months. The Pasadena Symphony Association has served the youth of the region for over five decades through the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestras comprised of five performing ensembles with 300 gifted students from all over Southern California. 

For the best choice in seating buy direct from the Official Grandstand Seating Company for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Sharp Seating has been providing seating for this annual tradition for over 70 years, including selling tickets to the pre- and post-parade events. All tickets are sold at face value - we are not a ticket broker. We are a family owned and operated business whose number one priority is customer service. All of us at Sharp Seating want you to have an exciting and positive experience that will be remembered always.

Non-profit Cultural Institution.  Garden is on the National Registry of Historic Places

The Gamble House, one of Pasadena’s landmark treasures, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company. The house, a National Historic Landmark, is owned by the City of Pasadena and is open for public tours.

One-hour, docent-led tours are available to the public Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday. Tour times vary, please check online for the last tour information. Advance ticket reservations are strongly recommended as tours often sell out; advance purchase is the only way to guarantee your spot on a tour. Tickets are available online at gamblehouse.org or may be purchased in the bookstore on the day of the tour depending on availability. 

Private and group tours are available by reservation only. For more information please contact Gamble House Tour and Education Manager, Jennifer Michel at jenniferm@gamblehous.org or (626) 793-7419.

Established in 1971, USC Pacific Asia Museum is one of only four museums in the United States exclusively dedicated to the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The museum houses 5,000 years of artistic expression from across Asia and the Pacific in a California historic landmark building. Visitors will enjoy a mix of contemporary and historic exhibitions and a wide variety of enriching public programs all year round.