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 culture from Asia and the Pacific Islands, making it a focused stop for exploring the region’s artistic traditions.
- Address: 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101
- Regular hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Admission: $15 general; $12 for seniors; $9 for students ages 15 and older; free for children ages 14 and under
- Parking: Free parking in the museum lot
Where is USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena?
USC Pacific Asia Museum is at 46 North Los Robles Avenue in Pasadena. The museum was established in 1971 and is dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. USC acquired it in 2013.
Its central Pasadena address makes it possible to plan the museum as one stop in a day around the city. If you are arranging a longer outing, the one-day Pasadena itinerary can help you shape the rest of your plans.
What can you see at the museum?
The museum’s collection spans more than 5,000 years and includes objects from East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, the Pacific Islands and their diasporas. That broad scope gives you a way to encounter art and cultural traditions from across these regions in one museum visit.
Exhibitions can add a closer look at particular themes. The museum describes Crossroads as an exhibition about intercultural exchange along the Silk Road, designed to immerse visitors in its stories. Exhibition details can change, so check what is on view when planning your visit.
What are the hours, admission and ticket details?
General admission is $15, senior admission is $12, student admission for ages 15 and older is $9, and children ages 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. The museum also closes on July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day; on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, it closes at 3 p.m. For changing hours and ticket details, check the official site before you go.
For groups, the museum offers private docent-led tours and self-guided group visits. Applications and bookings go through its Group Visits and Tours page.
How do you get to the museum from El Rancho Motel?
USC Pacific Asia Museum is about a 12-minute drive from El Rancho, a motel in Pasadena, covering about 4.1 miles. Free parking is available in the museum lot at the corner of Los Robles Avenue and Union Street, directly north of the museum.
For public transit, the museum’s published directions say to take the Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station and then walk about 0.5 mile to the museum.
Accessible parking is available in the adjacent lot. A limited number of wheelchairs and portable gallery chairs are available free on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum also has a fully accessible, gender-neutral restroom with a changing table. Service dogs are permitted; other animals are not allowed inside.
FAQs
What is the museum’s full name?
Its full name is USC Pacific Asia Museum. The museum is dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Can you take photographs inside?
Flash photography is prohibited in all galleries. Non-flash personal photography is allowed in permanent collection galleries, while photography of any kind is prohibited in changing exhibition galleries.
Is parking available at the museum?
Yes. Free parking is available in the lot directly north of the museum, at the corner of Los Robles Avenue and Union Street. Accessible parking is available in the adjacent lot.
How can you get around Pasadena?
The museum’s public-transit directions include the Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station, followed by a walk to the museum. A guide to getting around Pasadena covers wider journeys around the city.