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Norton Simon Museum & Sculpture Gardens & Carved Pumpkin Event at Descanso Gardens
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Embrace the beauty of autumn as we escape to the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains for a stunning combination of spectacular art and festive fall celebration. This new seasonal excursion begins at Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum, home to one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over three decades, industrialist Norton Simon amassed a treasure trove of European masterpieces spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century, including the finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works on the West Coast. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the museum recently completed a campus-wide renovation to enhance the beauty of its iconic buildings and expansive sculpture garden. The museum features over 100 pieces by Edgar Degas alongside works by Raphael, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Manet, Monet, Matisse, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gaugin, Picasso, and Warhol. Enjoy time at leisure to browse the magnificent collection, as well as the tranquil, freshly revitalized sculpture garden where shifting leaves, colorful shrubs, and flowers perfectly complement a lush lily pond, meandering granite walkways, and some of the museum's most important bronze figures. Afterwards, enjoy time at leisure for an early dinner and browsing in Old Pasadena – the city's charming historic "downtown” that boasts beautiful architecture and a wide array of shops and eateries that makes it the perfect place to enjoy supper. As the sun sets, we’ll arrive at Descanso Gardens for the festive, family-friendly October event, Carved. Enjoy time at leisure exploring this illuminated, after-hours walk-through experience set against the chillingly beautiful backdrop of the nighttime gardens. Walking at your own pace, this self-guided stroll generally takes around 60 to 90 minutes along a path that weaves through shadowy oak groves brilliantly lit by thousands of flickering jack-o'-lanterns, massive hand-carved giant pumpkins, illuminated railroad displays, and whimsical wood spirits. Warm up along the festive trail with special fall-themed treats, hot drinks, craft beers, and seasonal autumnal cocktails available for purchase. While docent-guided tours of the Norton Simon Museum are unavailable, you can download the complimentary Norton Simon Museum app to your smart device and bring your own headphones to enjoy a free audio-guided tour of the museum. This tour involves moderate walking.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
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