Docent-led one-hour tours of the Family Stories exhibition.  Each tour will include a brief exhibition overview, an in-depth look at the local history of the featured community, shared stories from a community elder or member of one of the families, and a preservation tip related to family objects such as photographs, documents and letters, textiles and costumes.  Complete your cultural experience with an optional special lunch at a restaurant of the featured ethnicity.

Tour schedule:

             African-American Museum Exhibition Tour/Luncheon at Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles – June 19, August 7, September 25, November 6

              Armenian-American Museum Exhibition Tour/Luncheon at Sahara Restaurant – June 12, July 31, September 11, October 23

              Chinese-American Museum Exhibition Tour/Luncheon at Fu-Shing Restaurant – June 26, August 14, October 2, November 13

              Euro-American Museum Exhibition Tour/Luncheon at The Raymond – July 10, August 21, October 9, November 20

              Japanese-American Museum Exhibition Tour/Luncheon at Japon Bistro – June 5, July 24, August 28, October 16

              Latino Museum Exhibition Tour/Luncheon at El Portal – May 29, July 17, September 18, October 30

Explore family textiles such as quilts and Oriental Rugs; try on kimonos, serapes, silk pajamas and other clothes; and make a Family Memory Pillow to take home.

This is the second event in the Museum’s popular summer program for children 4 through 8 years old and accompanying adults.  On subsequent Wednesday mornings in July, Peek at Family History will explore photos (July 15),  family trees/relationships (July 22) and world cuisine/family recipes (July 29).  The program is sponsored in part by the California Council for the Humanities and is produced with assistance from the Museum's interns and youth volunteers, including Tick-Tockers from the San Marino Chapter of the National Charity League. 

Join Japon Bistro owner Clarence Wong and Kenji Tateishi of Japan Prestige Sake as they guide guests through a five course dinner featuring seasonal Japanese dishes accompanied by late spring and summer sakes.  The light floral and fruity characteristics of these sakes will be a perfect match for lighter summer fare.  

Japon Bistro has been featured in articles in the Los Angeles Times food section, by the late Elmer Dills, and Michelin and Zagat recommended. 

Validated parking in structure on Mentor St.

Once again we invite you to witness how simple objects can be used to tell fascinating stories from history with an encore presentation of last year’s successful program “Don’t Throw That Out.”  Join us as members of the community present an array of intriguing objects and listen as a panel of local historians and antique experts provide historical context.   If you have an item you wish to share at the program, call 626.577.1660, ext 16. 

Free parking is available at the Museum or at Avery Dennison, entrance off Walnut Street. 

Members Free; Non-Members $5. 

Celebrate Latino traditions with the whole family on a summer afternoon in the beautiful gardens of the Fenyes Mansion.  Enjoy delicious food, lively music, and dance performances.  Join in workshops for Folklorical dance and Mexican arts and crafts.  Silent auction items will be available for bidding.  

Sponsored by the Pasadena Mexican American History Association; funds raised will support the Museum’s Family Stories exhibition.  Parking available at Avery Dennison, entrance off Walnut Street.