The USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena is dedicated to the arts and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands, housed in a historic building modeled on a Chinese imperial palace courtyard. There is an accessible entrance on Los Robles Avenue, and all ground-level exhibit spaces are ADA accessible. The second-floor auditorium, used for occasional programs, is reached by an elevator off the courtyard and an interior lift. One wheelchair-accessible, gender-neutral family restroom is available on site. One loaner wheelchair is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and lightweight gallery chairs are available to borrow for resting. Free accessible parking is available in the museum’s lot at the corner of Los Robles and Union.
All video installations are closed-captioned; the museum does not currently offer assistive listening devices. A touch-friendly exhibit, Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road, includes a braille guide. Companions and caregivers of visitors with disabilities receive free admission. Weekdays are generally quieter than weekends and festival days. Service animals are welcome. Visitors who want to plan ahead can contact the museum to discuss specific needs.
Accessible Facilities & Restrooms
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Frequent Benches/Rest Areas
Loaner Mobility Aids
The courtyard surface is uneven in places, though the museum notes improvements are ongoing. Only one loaner wheelchair is available, first-come, first-served, so it may not be free when you arrive. The second-floor auditorium is reached by an elevator and an interior lift rather than step-free access throughout; if you rely on the lift for a program, confirm it’s operating with staff on arrival. The museum does not currently offer assistive listening devices.