The Gamble House is a landmark 1909 Arts and Crafts home in Pasadena, open for guided tours and widely considered one of the finest examples of the style in the United States.
Accessible routes are available to areas of interest. Note that the front entrance requires stairs, and a staff-operated manual wheelchair lift provides limited first-floor access — electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. The second floor and attic are only reachable by stairs. Contact the museum in advance to discuss your specific needs.
Large-print and Braille materials are available, as are tactile objects for blind or low-vision visitors. Typed tour scripts in multiple languages are available on request.
A sensory touring kit with tactile objects and visual aids can be assembled with advance notice — contact the Tour and Education Manager at jenniferm@gamblehouse.org. Certified service animals are welcome.
Braille Signage
Wheelchair Access:
There is limited first floor access with the use of a wheelchair (manual only) stair lift device operated by Gamble House staff. Please note, the lift device cannot accommodate all manual wheelchairs. We are not able to accommodate electric wheelchairs. Please contact us in advance of your visit so that we can accommodate you as fully as possible.
Walkers:
Walkers with rubber bottoms are permitted. All walkers will be inspected to ensure they do not pose a potential hazard to the historic rugs and floors. Please note: The front entrance of the Gamble House requires the use of stairs. The second floor is accessible via a flight of 18 stairs. The attic is accessible via a flight of 17 stairs.
Deafness or Hearing Loss:
Typed tour scripts, in English, with detailed descriptions are available upon request.
Blind or Low Vision:
Large print and braille materials, as well as tactile objects are available. Please ask for these materials when you check in for your tour.
Certified service dogs or ponies are permitted on tours.
If a guest who is blind or has low vision wishes to bring someone to assist them on the tour, the person providing assistance will not be charged admission.
Neurodivergent Visitors:
With advance notice, we are pleased to assemble a touring kit with tactile objects and visual aids. Please contact the Tour and Education Manager at jenniferm@gamblehouse.org or 626-793-7419 for more details.
Language Accessibility:
Typed tour scripts in French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), and Italian are available upon request.