Pasadena Museum of California Art
Museum Museum dedicated to California art and design
A Pasadena institution known for exhibitions of California art and design; visitors pair it with the Norton Simon Museum and downtown Colorado Boulevard.
The Pasadena Museum of California Art (PMCA) was a museum in Pasadena, California, focused on art and design from California in the 20th and 21st centuries. It was established in 2002 and closed permanently in 2018.
Programming at the museum concentrated on rotating exhibitions of painting, photography, architecture, graphic design and decorative arts that related to California. It did not operate as a large encyclopedic museum; exhibitions and temporary displays were the core of its public offering.
The museum was founded to highlight regional artistic production and to present contemporary and historical perspectives on California visual culture. Financial and operational challenges led to its closure in 2018.
PMCA was located in central Pasadena and was part of the city’s cultural corridor near Colorado Boulevard and civic institutions.
- Operational dates: The institution opened in 2002 and was permanently closed in 2018.
How to Get to Pasadena Museum of California Art #
In Pasadena: reachable by Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park or Del Mar stations, followed by a short walk into Old Pasadena. Confirm current status and programming before visiting as the former museum building’s use has changed.
Tips for Visiting Pasadena Museum of California Art #
- Confirm current status online-this museum closed its physical galleries in 2018 and the building's use has since changed.
- If in Pasadena, check for temporary exhibitions or programs using the former museum space.
- Combine a cultural stop with a walk through Old Pasadena for architecture and dining.
Best Time to Visit Pasadena Museum of California Art #
Check current programming-this museum's physical galleries were closed in 2018 and plans for the space have varied.
Weather & Climate near Pasadena Museum of California Art #
Pasadena Museum of California Art's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (502 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
