USC Pacific Asia Museum is an art museum at 46 North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena, California. Its collection spans more than 5,000 years of art and objects from East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, the Pacific Islands, and their diasporas.
- Location: 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena
- Regular hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Admission: $15 general; discounts for seniors and students, with free entry for children age 14 and under
- Parking: Free parking in the museum lot
About USC Pacific Asia Museum
USC Pacific Asia Museum is a Pasadena museum focused on art and cultures across Asia and the Pacific. The museum is at 46 North Los Robles Avenue, and its collection covers more than 5,000 years.
The permanent collection has grown through donations from Southern California collectors and donors since 1971. Its broad regional scope makes the museum a distinct stop among museums in Pasadena and art museums in Los Angeles.
What can you see at USC Pacific Asia Museum?
The collection includes objects from East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, the Pacific Islands, and their diasporas. The range of regions and eras gives the museum’s permanent collection its wide scope.
If you are planning a museum-focused day in Pasadena, the Norton Simon Museum of Art is another museum to consider adding to your itinerary.
Hours, admission, and tickets
General admission is $15; seniors pay $12, students age 15 and older pay $9, and children age 14 and under enter free. Admission is free every second Sunday.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
You can purchase admission tickets at the front desk. Free parking is available in the museum lot on the corner of Los Robles Avenue and Union Street, directly north of the museum. For a wider itinerary, the Pasadena day trip can help you plan other stops in the area.
Holiday closures include July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The museum closes at 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. These holiday details apply to normal operating days; if a listed holiday falls on Monday or Tuesday, the museum is already closed.
Hours, admission, and holiday schedules can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the museum?
The museum is about 3.3 miles from Rose Bowl Motel, which offers guest rooms for a Pasadena museum visit.
Memorial Park Station on the Metro Gold Line is about a 0.5-mile walk from the museum. If you are using transit, plan for that walk between the station and the museum.
Accessibility and visit planning
The museum describes itself as accessible to visitors with disabilities, with accessible entrances, restrooms, and elevators. Accessible parking is available in its adjacent lot, and the museum advises visitors with accessibility needs to contact it ahead of their visit for assistance.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available free from the Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. You may also use your own walker, wheelchair, or scooter. A fully accessible, gender-neutral restroom with a changing table is available.
Service dogs that meet the museum’s requirements are welcome; other animals are not permitted. Private docent-led tours and self-guided group visits are available, with groups directed to contact the museum for booking information.
FAQs
Where is USC Pacific Asia Museum?
It is at 46 North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena, California.
Can you buy tickets at the museum?
Yes. Admission tickets are available at the front desk.
Is parking free at the museum?
Yes. Free parking is available in the lot directly north of the museum, at Los Robles Avenue and Union Street.
Can you take photographs inside?
Flash photography is not allowed in galleries. Non-flash personal photography is allowed in permanent-collection galleries, but photography of any kind is prohibited in changing-exhibition galleries.