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H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Cultural and Art Museum

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👍👍 Interesting unique art work. Short 40 min visit and a quick farewell. 93 year old dad did not want to climb stairs to the second floor People often mention museum, sculptures, free, artwork,


Address

170 E School St, Covina, CA 91723, United States

Website

www.hhdcb3cam.org

Contact

+1 626-281-6378

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (8) sculptures (8) free (6) artwork (6)
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  • 5/5 Art B. 6 years ago on Google • 798 reviews
    You wouldn't expect something so prized to be a free museum. The collection is very well thought out. First floor is very colorful, second floor has a hidden room that is worth being taken to. The extremely large sculptures are definitely worth taking your time looking at. The fonts are rare for calligraphy. The staff is very passionate and knowledgeable about the how's and why's. All for free! Do yourself a favor and pop on in.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry W. 1 year ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Interesting unique art work. Short 40 min visit and a quick farewell. 93 year old dad did not want to climb stairs to the second floor
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 April T. 4 years ago on Google
    Some pretty interesting sculptures, but other than that there isn't much to look at. I also didn't realize before we went that it is just a place for followers of a man who believes he is Buddha reincarnated... so it had a strange cultish vibe that made me uncomfortable.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Genaro A. 1 year ago on Google • 121 reviews
    Beautiful museum in my back yard
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melody F. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    This museum is a hidden gem and it's all for free! We had a wonderful time exploring the Asian cultural artwork. I'd never heard of the the main artist, but it's a unique blend of modern and historical styles as well as hyper realism and abstract. There is one art piece you can even touch and it is quite mind boggling. I particularly enjoyed the occasional poems, I wish I remembered enough Mandarin to read them in the original language. The volunteers were very sweet and very appreciative of our viewing the artwork. They even gave us a free book with even more artwork and I love some of the pieces in there. This place made me want to find more modern Asian artwork!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Happy H. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    It’s a wonderful culture and art museum in Covina. The volunteer is kind and detail for the guide tour. They have Light Up the Night event with city of Covina on 11/5/2021. I can’t wait to bring my daughter to see the fabulous Christina’s light and take a train, hot coco…etc. so many fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fele M. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous paintings & friendly staff. Unfortunately no ramp for wheel chairs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Molin F. 7 years ago on Google
    I never ever seen any museum like this! Yun sculptures are amazing! Worth my 40min drive!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R.P. F. 5 years ago on Google
    Free admission & parking. Friendly staff with lots of info, kept it fun. Upstairs has lots of Calligraphy art and Chinese fish art (don't remember name of style). Downstairs has some beautiful art, fun use of colors and shading. There are some pieces I could stare at all day. 200 or more items on display, most is from single artist, except upstairs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike M. 7 months ago on Google • 143 reviews
    Free entry, donations accepted. Beautiful art. Very well done. They dont allow pictures or videos inside. Loved hearing about the testimonies and miracle stories relating to certain pieces of art.

  • 5/5 Vincent Lin (. 8 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    The museum open free to the public. The building is a two floor historic building, with lots of Chinese and western paintings. With so many different style of paintings, I really appreciate the works done by the artist. There are also a lots of Yun sculptures. Those Yun sculptures are amazing works. They looks like nature caves with rich colors. Looking at those sculptures give me a feeling that I am inside the nature cave, wondering where I am. It really calm down my mind. I was told that it only took very short time by the artist to create those art works. How can he create them? Feel like a mystery to me. I highly recommend this museum. Spending sometimes to feel and appreciate all the art works here. You may find your inspiration deep inside your mind. Enjoy and good luck!

  • 4/5 Emily R. 10 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    We are staying with family 5 minutes away, so my 10 year old and I went. It was free, there was plenty of easy parking and it was an enjoyable experience. My daughter and I both loved the fish painting room and the panda paintings upstairs. Almost all the art is by a religious leader, but it's very intriguing if you are in the area. The docent lead us from room to room but let us enjoy the art at our own pace.

  • 5/5 Soulafide Entertainment and live App (. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    This is artist Christine Coulter Just a wonderful community center for art! Lovely people!

  • 5/5 Robert H. 10 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Guided tour, very informative, Amazing art, The exhibits are?very well place to see, and understand. Asian culture at its finest, I will be going back!!!

  • 5/5 Andres R. 7 years ago on Google
    This Is A Museum Featuring Art From A Single Artist Whom Is Said To Have Found The Place. He create some really bizzard-shaped art. With sculptures that seem to be dripping and still hot, to painting with swirls and splatter of paint that seems to be meaninful. They are very well thought out and the color combination is really harmonious. One of the galleries is themed for nature and in it you Wil find traditional landscape rendered painting and animal depictions. The place doesn't allow pictures of the art so be aware. Overall the place has a really cool vibe and I enjoyed my time there.

  • 5/5 Yu C. 2 years ago on Google
    Breathtaking sculptures and artwork, definitely worth the visit.

  • 5/5 OceanUmi L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very marvelous art works and paintings here! All those art work really explodes my mind and spirit. Thanks for exhibiting these art work for public.

  • 5/5 Qing W. 6 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I found the picture from their website. It is an amazing museum and the Yun sculpture is a must see. It is in the Peerless treasure room, which means the artwork cannot be duplicated. Really impressive!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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