The Norton Simon Museum is one of Pasadena’s most important institution for arts and culture. They offer many special events and art exhibitions throughout the year. If you are planning a visit this fall or winter, here are some of the unique exhibitions you will want to explore:

Plugged In: Art and Electric Light
Through February 17, 2025

This exhibition features 11 works produced between 1964 and 1970, set around a theme of electric light as an artistic medium. Some of the featured works include White Painting by Andy Warhol and Location Piece by Allen Ruppersburg. The exhibition highlights mixed media, innovations and controversy of the electric movement of the mid-19th Century. It is being shown at the Norton Simon Museum concurrently with Art & Science Collide at the The Getty. If you are a fan of one, you will definitely want to see the other. Learn more.

Look Alive! A Still Life Comparison
Through January 13, 2025

Slow looking is a special artistic practice that involves slowly and carefully studying a particular piece of art. This enables the viewer to see things that might not be noticed with a casual viewing, such as artistic techniques, materials and artistic origins. It provides a deeper connection with the artwork. This exhibition features two side-by-side still-life paintings from skilled artists, allowing the visitor to slow look and study the intricacies of both works compared to one another. Learn more.

Mariana: Velázquez’s Portrait of a Queen from the Museo Nacional del Prado
December 13, 2024 – March 24, 2025

Don’t miss a rare chance to see this incredible exhibition featuring the works of Spanish artist Diego Velázquez. His most famous painting, Queen Mariana of Austria, is the centerpiece of this collection. The Norton Simon Museum is sharing this exhibition as part of their Loan Exchange Program with the Spanish National Art Museum, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view these works right here in Pasadena. Learn more.

To learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions at the Norton Simon Museum, as well as other events and programs happening there, visit their website.

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