The Gamble House: Charles and Henry Greene's 1908 masterpiece of the American Arts and Crafts movement
photo of The Gamble House in Pasadena, California

The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company. The house, a National Historic Landmark, is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by the University of Southern California and is open for public tours.

2011-2012 Lecture Series

California Design - Eames storage unitNext lecture & tour: Feb 2 & 4 The Sidney D. Gamble Lecture Series continues in early February 2012. Bobbye Tigerman delivers a lecture on California Modern Design, and LACMA curator Wendy Kaplan gives a tour of the current LACMA exhibit California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way." Learn more and buy tickets.

Focus Tour

Behind the Velvet Ropes tourNext 3 tours: Feb 8, Mar 14, Apr 7 Our 2½ hour Behind the Velvet Ropes tour takes you to parts of the House not usually accessible. You will see exquisite craftsman details up close, and have time to appreciate the ambience of this historic House.

Art Glass of The Gamble House

Fire & Light tourNext 3 tours: Feb 15, Apr 18, Jun 30 Fire & Light: The Art Glass of Greene and Greene, led by glass artist John Hamm, examines the glasswork found in the House: windows, light fixtures, wall sconces, cabinets, and doors. For reservations and information call (626) 395-9783 or e-mail .

Focus Tour

Details & Joinery tourNext 3 tours: Feb 18, Mar 21, Apr 28 Details & Joinery: A Craftsman’s Tour of The Gamble House is led by contemporary woodworker Jim Ipekjian. Visitors will learn how The Gamble House was crafted.

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Lunch Outdoors at The House

Brown Bag Tuesdays A picnic opportunity at the House awaits every week with Brown-Bag Tuesdays. Bring your lunch and join us on the rear lawn and terrace from 11:30 – 1:30, and take a docent-led 20-minute tour at 12:15 or 12:45.

Arroyo Terrace Walking Tour

Explore a Neighborhood of Greene and Greene

Next 3 tours: Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 14 Our neighborhood walking tour visits a National Register historic district that is home to 9 Greene & Greene houses. Reservations required; call (626) 793-3334 ext. 52. 2012 tours to be announced.

Shop the Bookstore

Items for sale in the Gamble House BookstoreOur Online Store is now open.

We Bring The Gamble House
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Docent SpeakerIllustrated lectures on The Gamble House given by Docents to schools, groups, and organizations. For information and bookings call (626) 793-3334, ext. 13.

Gamble House Gift CertificatesNow available for holiday giving — Gamble House Gift Certificates! Contact us at (626) 395-9783 or

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1-hour Docent Guided Tours

We are open for guided 1 hour tours Thursday-Sunday. The first tour begins at noon and the last tour is at 3 p.m.

Bookstore

Monday closed (shop online)
Tuesday - Saturday 10 – 5
Sunday 11:30 – 5

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Gift Certificates for House Tours

Give a gift that lingers in the memory… gift certificates are available for our special tours and for private group tours.

Friends of The Gamble House

To join in the many programs of The Gamble House and to support restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark, please join the Friends of The Gamble House.

Facility Rentals NEW!

Looking for a unique setting for meetings, seminars, working retreats, luncheons, dinners or picnics for corporations, private or non-profit organizations and special interest groups? Learn more…

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Greene & Greene Online Archives

Drawings, sketches, photographs, correspondence, and historical documents related to the work of Greene & Greene.

Greene & Greene at The Huntington

Visit the permanent exhibition at the Huntington Library in San Marino.

Updated Jan 26, 2012
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