One of the finest art museums in Southern California, the Norton Simon in Pasadena holds an exceptional collection of European paintings and sculptures spanning five centuries.
Accessible parking is available, and accessible routes lead throughout the galleries and sculpture garden. Accessible restrooms are on site, reserved wheelchair seating is available for programs, and loaner wheelchairs can be requested at no charge.
Large, high-contrast signage is used throughout the museum. Audio guides are available for the collection, assistive listening devices are offered for programs, and sign language interpreters can be arranged with advance notice.
Service animals are welcome. The museum’s accessibility page provides additional planning information.
Visitors praise the manageable size and lack of crowds compared to larger LA museums. Audio tour available on personal mobile devices; bring your own headphones.
Introductory film includes open captioning; ALDs available in theater for weekly tours and special programs
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Paved & Level Pathways
Reserved Wheelchair Seating
Loaner Mobility Aids
Sign Language Interpreters
Audio Guides
Service Animals Allowed