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Cool Places ... In Hot Malaysia
The pet monkey named Joyng bit through her leash and romped
through the fronds of the palm trees, celebrating her freedom.
She paused occasionally to heave a coconut down at the
sweat-soaked baseball cap of her frantic owner, who was...
Cruise Review
The newest of Voyager class vessels, Royal Caribbean has introduced in December 2002 the Navigator of the Seas. One of four ships that can claim to be "the world's largest", complete with a roller blade track, ice skating rink, and rock climbing...
Great Tips For Hong Kong Travel
Tips for Travelers Who are Going to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a key destination for many travelers. It has a
population of more than seven million, scattered all throughout
its more than 200 islands. It is located in Eastern Asia, near
China...
Travelling Overseas - Staying Healthy
Every year, millions of people visit developing countries. Of these, many are business people looking for new opportunities. With a myriad of development potential available in the Asian region, business people are flocking overseas in order to get...
Whatta Travelogue
Traveling is a very rewarding experience.You've got to meet a lot of people along the way, become acquainted with their customs, traditions,languages, and would definitely love the food bound on everyone's table; not to say the hawker centers and...
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Discover Norton Simon Museum In Pasadena California
The Norton Simon Museum sits on 9.5 acres, is housed in an 85,000 squrare foot structure and is located in the beautiful city of Pasadena, California at 411 W. Colorado Blvd. right across the street from where the television cameras are set up every year for the Rose Parade. Therefore millions of people view the front of the museum each year as they watch the Rose Parade. What most of these viewers do not know is that "The Norton Simon Museum of Art holds one of the world's finest and most prestigious private collections of European, American and Asian art."
The collection, which includes works by van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt, Rodin and Fragonard consists of over 1,000 works, including paintings, etchings (by Rembrandt, Goya, etc.), sculptures, photographs (Ansel Adams) and other mediums spanning a period of over 2,000 years. The museum also hosts lectures, gallery talks, family programs, musical performances, dance performances, films and tours.
The museum provides both private tours and monthly free public tours of their collection conducted by Museum Educators.
The museum's store features a large selection of books on American, Asian and European art along with posters, prints, slides and stationery goods as well as books on
photography, gardens and architecture.
The museum is closed on Tuesdays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's hours are 12:00 noon - 9:00pm on Fridays and 12:00 noon - 6:00pm all other days. Admission fees are adults $8.00, seniors $4.00 and patrons under 18 years of age, students with valid id and museum members free.
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About the Author
David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired private investigator and is currently the publisher of several internet directories, including http://www.usacitydirectories.com a directory of national, state, county and city guides and directories listing local guides, directories, web sites and web pages providing resources, services and information.
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