Norton Simon Museum & Sculpture Garden

#meetlosangeles Norton Simon Museum is an elegantly beautiful, medium size museum located on the hill of Colorado Blvd, just a block from old town Pasadena. Here, art lovers can see significant collections over many centuries, with a massive compilation of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, like sculptures of Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas, paintings of Picasso and Van Gogh. The Norton Simon Museum′s Sculpture Garden is a delight for visitors of all ages as well. Its lush pond—decorated by several varieties of water lilies, was inspired by Monet's masterpiece of Lily paintings. A small cafeteria next to the pond, provides a supplement for the visitors of the Norton Simon Museum. Every first Friday after 5 pm, entry is free. address: 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105