Explore great architecture, historical discoveries, family fun, and entertainment at six local museums all for free at Museums of the Arroyo (MOTA) Day on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
- Gamble House
- Heritage Square
- Los Angeles Police Museum
- Lummis Home and Garden
- Pasadena Museum of History
- The Autry’s Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus
This year marks the 32nd anniversary of Museums of the Arroyo Day – a community event that annually brings together thousands of Angelenos from across Southern California to experience the rich history, iconic architecture, and arts-driven neighborhoods of the Arroyo Seco area.
Free shuttles connect the museums: The Gamble House, Heritage Square, Los Angeles Police Museum, Lummis Home, Pasadena Museum of History, and the Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum.
With so much to do and see – and only a few hours to do it – visitors are encouraged to best plan their visits and to pace themselves accordingly. MOTA Day takes place from noon to 5:00 pm with the last museum entrance at 4:00 pm. Visit the website www.MuseumsOfTheArroyo.com for parking locations, shuttle routes, and up-to-date information about events at each museum.
Special events at the Old Pasadena adjacent locations include:
The Gamble House:
- Visit the Gamble House Bookstore for MOTA Day-only specials.
- Kids and adults can play lawn games and enjoy a hands-on crafts table.
- The first floor will be open for a self-guided walk-through.
- Picnics are welcome on the lawn.
- Volunteer docents will be on hand to answer questions indoors and throughout the gardens.
More information on The Gamble House
Pasadena Museum of History:
- Delve into the enhanced version of Starting Anew: Transforming Pasadena 1890-1930, a fascinating saga of unparalleled growth that transformed Pasadena from an agricultural community into a renowned winter resort and bustling young city.
- Guests can join Mini–Tours of the Finnish Folk Art Museum which is furnished in the style of a 19th-century Finnish farmhouse, one of a handful of museums devoted to the Scandinavian country in the United States.
- Adalbert Fenyes enjoyed collecting beetles. He even had an insectarium on the Fenyes grounds! Kids of all ages can create their own Dr. Fenyes’ beetle with Art 2 Go’s arts and craft workshop.
More information on Pasadena Museum of History
