Featured Object 
Image: Portrait of the first child born in Pasadena, Helen Wentworth, 1874. Photo by Jarvis (Main Photo Collection, People - Wentworth, Helen)
The first child born in the California Colony of Indiana was Helen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wentworth. Her arrival was met with such excitement that the colonists pooled their funds and purchased her a baby carriage.
Please visit the PDHC Flickr site to see a digital exhibit titled Oh Baby!, which documents the history of motherhood in Pasadena. This exhibit was curated by PMH Archives volunteer, Rose Medlock.
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About the Museum
Founded in 1924 to preserve and share the rich history, art, and culture of Pasadena and neighboring communities, Pasadena Museum of History has developed into one of the country's premiere institutions of its size.
PMH is an independent nonprofit cultural institution funded by generous gifts from foundations, corporations, businesses, individuals, and our members.
The Mission of the Museum is to promote an appreciation of history, culture, arts, and sciences relevant to Pasadena and adjoining communities.
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Our e-calendar, available to Members and Non-Members alike, is designed to keep our supporters informed about happenings and upcoming events at Pasadena Museum of History.
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Featured Event
Cocktail Party to Support Happy Birthday Pasadena Wednesday, May 30, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at El Portal Mexican/Yucatan Restaurant, 695 E. Green St., Pasadena 91101 A special cocktail event to support Happy Birthday Pasadena! Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for cocktails and appetizers in Arcade Lane, hosted by El Portal Restaurant. Photographs from the popular 2011 Pasadena History Timeline (which was on view at the 2011 Happy Birthday Pasadena celebration) will be available for viewing and purchase. Tickets: $15 per person, includes cocktails and appetizers. In addition, El Portal will generously donate 15% of your lunch and dinner (dine-in and take out) food/beverage purchases on May 30 to Happy Birthday Pasadena! Download the printable flier. Important! You must present the flier to you waiter for your purchases to qualify. Visit our website for more information about Happy Birthday Pasadena - Celebrating Now & Then on Saturday, June 23.
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Current Exhibition
Contemporary Masters: Artistic Eden III Kathryn Beynon Foundation Exhibition Hall
Wed - Sun, Noon to 5:00 pm; Open through July 29 Contemporary Masters: Artistic Eden III, an invitational, juried fine art exhibition, is the third biennial exhibition featuring scenes of the greater San Gabriel Valley by nationally recognized representational artists. Over 200 artists were invited to create artworks reflecting scenes of Southern California's San Gabriel Valley for this singular juried event, which is jointly curated by the seven galleries comprising the Pasadena Area Gallery Association (PAGA): Fremont Gallery, Galerie Gabrie, Michael Hollis Fine Art, San Marino Gallery, Segil Fine Art Source, Sycamore Gallery and Tirage Fine Art Gallery. The initial list of invited artists includes many of the country's most honored fine art painters, with the final selection juried by museum officials, independent fine art professionals, and the gallery sponsors. Image: Joseph Stoddard. Pasadena Train Station. Watercolor on paper, 54 x 69 cm. The 2012 Museum Purchase Prize winner (2012.010.01)
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Upcoming Events
 Sunny Tales from Around the World: Children's Storytime with Sunny Stevenson
Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 am at San Rafael Branch of the Pasadena Public Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena 91105
On the second Wednesday of every month, PMH presents a storytelling series in collaboration with the Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael branch. In May, the Museum's beloved storyteller Sunny Stevenson will enthrall her listeners with stories about Asia. Please join us!
Tickets: Free; no reservations required.
 Museums of the Arroyo (MOTA) Day Sunday, May 20, 12:00 to 5:00 pm
The twenty-third Museums of the Arroyo (MOTA) Day offers a free day of local history and fun for all ages, as the five museums located along the celebrated Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles and Pasadena open their doors for a free open house! Join us for tours, exhibitions, and special activities throughout the day. At PMH, special MOTA Day-only activities include a live "Paint-Out" by exhibition artists in the Gardens, "Make My Own Masterpiece" family printmaking workshop with artist Katrina Alexy , plus hear classical music by string quartet Music-To-Go and visit the Finnish Folk Art Museum.
MOTA Day participants also include Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, and the Los Angeles Police Museum. For details about the exhibits and special activities at these sites, please visit the MOTA website.
Tickets: Free
Other May Events:
Mount Lowe: Then & Now - Highlighting David Macpherson (5/8) - a special off-site lecture for PMH members only
History Lit (5/11-5/20) - an immersive theatrical event inspired by the work of great women authors
May MADness (5/11-5/13) - PMH members will receive reciprocal free admission and a 20% discount in the stores of other Southern California institutions
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