Norton Simon Museum

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''This article is for the Norton Simon Museum in California. See this link for the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The museum entrance hall

The museum garden and building exterior

The Norton Simon Museum is an art museum located in Pasadena, California. It was previously known by several other names, such as the Pasadena Art Institute. The collections include European paintings, sculpture, tapestry and some remarkable sculpture from South Asia. Outside gardens also house sculptures as well as a small lake. In 1975, the museum was named in honor of industrialist Norton Simon, who donated most of his large private collection to the museum. It is located along the route of the Tournament of Roses Parade and its distinctive brown tile exterior can be seen in the background on television.

The museum features a theater which plays various videos throughout the day and hosts several musical events a year, including concerts by the group Southwest Chamber Music.