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Adults
Art History Courses
The Museum offers art history lectures in conjunction with special exhibitions. These lectures are taught by distinguished scholars, curators and university faculty on weekend mornings before the Museum opens to the public. Lectures begin at 10:30 a.m.
Length: 1 1/2 hours
Fee: $15 per class, which includes admission to the Museum
To register for Adult Art History Courses, please contact the Education Department at (626) 844-6980.
Walk in registration begins at 10:15 a.m.
Drawing Classes
Explore the collections on select Friday nights as you draw in the galleries and gardens with professional artists. Each class focuses on a variety of drawing techniques and themes inspired by the Museum's collections, architecture and gardens. All levels of experience are welcome. Drawing materials and stools are provided. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m.
Length: 2 hours
Fee: $20 per class, which includes admission to the Museum
Limited to 18 participants. Advance registration is required.
To register for Adult Drawing Classes, please contact the Education Department at (626) 844-6980.
Afternoon Salons
Join a professional Museum educator for dynamic and edifying conversations contemplating themes and issues related to looking at and talking about art. Afternoon salons are held in a designated gallery during the week and on weekends.
Length: 1 hour
Limited to 20 participants. Please sign up and meet at the Information Desk.
Lectures
The Museum offers free in-depth lectures by leading curators, historians, scholars and artists reflecting on the Norton Simon Museum collections and special exhibitions.
Below is a list of upcoming lectures. For information on all the Museum's upcoming events, please consult the Events Calendar.
Length: 1 hour
Performances
Watch and listen to world-renowned musicians and performers as they create a cultural context for the Norton Simon Museum collections.
Below is a list of upcoming performances. For information on all the Museum's upcoming events, please consult the Events Calendar.
Length: 1 hour