Hidden gems: Museums in Alhambra

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Alhambra. This list contains 14 places from Museum category.

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Huntington Library and Gardens Tea Room
Tea house
👍👍 Gorgeous and very spacious. We came during a variety of events and there was still tons of parking, not crowded at all, and very clean. Sad the tea room wasn't open during our trip but the museum exhibits and botanicals were perfection. It's our go to place for a rewind. My cousin calls it Disneylan...
4.90 (124 reviews) (~3.93 km from centre)
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Desert Garden
Botanical garden
👍👍 This garden looks other worldly. It was easily my favorite garden at Huntington. People that work on film sets might find it blasé as my companion, in response to my amazement, was like “oh yeah you don’t work on sets”. Me mockingly “Ooooo I’m so cool, I worked on sci-fi movies”. Which is cool, but...
4.80 (64 reviews) (~3.96 km from centre)
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Vintage Synthesizer Museum
Recording studio
👍👍 Such a gem. Whether you love synthesizers, are an artist, or just want to try out some classic toys this is the best spot. I flew in from NYC to pick up a keyboard case and wanted something fun to do with my friend before I caught a flight to Arizona — the Vintage Synthesizer Museum was that and so...
4.80 (50 reviews) (~7.23 km from centre)
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Pasadena Model Railroad Museum
Museum
👍👍 The exhibit is breathtaking. I found myself having to constantly remind myself to breath. The attention to detail to the landscape and trains is amazing. They even mimic the lighting of the sky based on time of day/night. It's a wonderful exhibit that I greatly enjoyed.
4.80 (40 reviews) (~3.99 km from centre)
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Monterey Park Historical Museum
Museum
👍👍 truly a hidden gem in our community! full of interesting stories and enthusiastic staff. i really encourage people to visit; keep this museum funded and alive!
4.80 (15 reviews) (~4.67 km from centre)
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Dinsmoor Heritage House and Cultural Museum
Museum
👍 Built in the late 1920s, Dinsmoor Heritage House is a Spanish-style home showcasing a variety of exhibits. On display in the house are many antique items, including furniture, glassware, china, artefacts related to the former owners of the home, and the history of Rosemead. Throughout the year, a...
4.80 (8 reviews) (~6.39 km from centre)
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We Rise Gallery
Museum
4.80 (5 reviews) (~9.53 km from centre)
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El Molino Viejo
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very peaceful. Cute little place to visit. Takes about 30 to walk thru. Because of Covid19, their are no indoor stuff to look at, all outdoor garden.
4.70 (107 reviews) (~2.94 km from centre)
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El Monte Historical Museum
Museum
👍👍 Love it here. Something for everyone to see. A great experience. I was very surprised, they even have an original Alcott. A very pleasant surprise. Everyone should share this experience.
4.70 (28 reviews) (~8.95 km from centre)
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Coach Barn
Museum
👍 I can say that the coach barn is a fantastic part of the entirety of this park well it's not really a park but you know what I mean but anyways it's a cool place to check out a piece of history something you will for sure enjoy there is a great opportunity to take some nice pictures there as well an...
4.70 (9 reviews) (~8.5 km from centre)
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Pinolos Angeles
Museum
👍👍 Iconic place where great scenes from the movie Blood for Blood were filmed. You can't say you went to Los Angeles if you didn't visit El Pino.
4.70 (6 reviews) (~8.21 km from centre)
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Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe
Historical place museum
👍👍 Hidden diamond in the rough great place for history of the San Gabriel Valley !
4.60 (137 reviews) (~8.52 km from centre)
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Queen Anne Cottage
Historical place
Ornate Queen Anne–style Victorian guest cottage, open to the public for guided tours.
4.60 (85 reviews) (~8.64 km from centre)
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The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
Museum
👍👍 Since 2001, The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage has been showcasing a variety of exhibits to tell the story of the history, culture and people of the area. The main exhibit outlines the area’s history, starting with the Native Americans. You’ll also see exhibits dedicated to well-known people from...
4.50 (44 reviews) (~8.87 km from centre)
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