The Gamble House and Pasadena Museum of History welcome guests of all ages for a free day of architecture, art, and exploration.  

A variety of activities are offered at each location, such as self-guided tours, crafts, storytimes, and silent film screenings.

At The Gamble House:

• Enjoy self-guided tours (no reservations required) of the first and second floors of the Gamble House.
• Join The Pasadena Conservatory of Music for family friendly "Musical Storytime" with interactive craft activities and performances by PCM students, led by Young Musicians' Department Chair, Rachael Denny.
• Create a scenic interpretation of your Gamble House visit with a variety of papers, cards, and images (materials provided) with Gloria Newton from Remainders Creative Reuse.
• Join educator Natalie Massa for relaxation time in the Library Tent, a place for story time, reading and a chance to decorate your own thaumatrope.
• Check out one of our most favorite cars to see at the Gamble House: A DeLorean!

At Pasadena Museum of History:

• Explore the exhibition Lights, Camera, Action! Hollywood Magic in Pasadena.
• Come inside the 1906 Fényes Mansion and Finnish Folk Art Museum for Mini Self-Guided Tours (no reservations required).
• Watch classic silent films and enjoy free popcorn in the Giddings Room.
• Enjoy the lively music of Gypsy Jambo!
• Kids of all ages can create their own unique zoetrope using colored paper, stickers, and simple decorative designs with Art 2 Go.

Picnics at both sites are welcome; food is available for purchase from Kogi Tacos Por Vida food truck from 11:30am to 2:30pm at the Gamble House.