The Norton Simon Museum houses a world-renowned collection of art from South and Southeast Asia, including examples of the rich sculptural and painting traditions that have developed in this region for more than 2,000 years.
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SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE
:Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthDaytimeExhibitionFamily FriendlyFolk and Traditional ArtsHistoric Preservation
Upcoming Events
$15
Victorian Christmas
Christmas Holiday display of our finest antiques, Santa Clauses, angels, choir boys, and village scenes that depict Dickens’s Victorian Christmas. Our Christmas tree will be decorated with our collection of antique ornaments and there will be a display of vintage Christmas cards.
$8
Tour of the Historic Lanterman House
Discover the architectural charm of the Lanterman House, a historic site surrounded by patios and featuring thirty-two French doors. Guided tours, led by knowledgeable docents, last about 75 minutes and start from the Visitor Center. The venue offers free parking, but note that the house is not air-conditioned. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Free
LA Made Presents: Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda
Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna, and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will learn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste, and its application, before walking away with their own small Henna tattoos.
Free
Crafternoon: Hawaiian Paper Leis
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Hawaiian paper leis!
Free
Henna Art
Learn about the significance of henna, its cultural roots, and the process of making it. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own henna tattoos in this interactive session.