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Museums of the Arroyo Day: A return to L.A.’s past

Museums of the Arroyo Day gives Angelinos the chance to visit six museums committed to preserving the history and cultural life of the Arroyo Seco – free of charge. The Metro Gold Line deposits guests within walking distance of Heritage Square, Lummis Home and Gardens and the Southwest Museum. Free shuttle service covers the rest with the Los Angeles Police History Museum serving as the shuttle hub. The Gamble House, designed by Greene and Greene, is one of the premier examples of Arts and Crafts architecture.

Museums of the Arroyo Day gives Angelinos the chance to visit six museums committed to preserving the history and cultural life of the Arroyo Seco – free of charge. The Metro Gold Line deposits guests within walking distance of Heritage Square, Lummis Home and Gardens and the Southwest Museum. Free shuttle service covers the rest with the Los Angeles Police History Museum serving as the shuttle hub.

The Gamble House, designed by Greene and Greene, is one of the premier examples of Arts and Crafts architecture.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Landmark example

The Gamble House, one of two Pasadena sites participating in Museums of the Arroyo Day, is an example of fine woodwork and art glass windows.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Hand-built

Charles Lummis built this idiosyncratic river rock house along the Arroyo he dubbed “El Alisal.” The Lummis Home also features a botanical garden of California native plants.  (Annie Wells / Los Angeles Times)

Victoriana

The Hale House is one of eight historic structures that make up Heritage Square, a living history museum of Victorian-era Los Angeles.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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