ONE-HOUR DOCENT-GUIDED TOUR OF THE INTERIOR OF THE GAMBLE HOUSE

The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an internationally known masterwork of American Arts and Crafts architecture. The house and its furnishings were designed by architects Greene & Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. Realizing its artistic importance, the family deeded the house to the City of Pasadena in 1966. The house is stewarded and operated by the Gamble House Conservancy. 

On this tour, your docent will lead an exploration of the house and its history through rooms lined with rare woods, featuring handcrafted details, fixtures, and furnishings designed by the architects and unique to the house. The Gamble House exemplifies the work of Greene & Greene, illuminating the themes in their work that contributed significantly to Southern California’s early 20th century artistic heritage and built environment.

For a more in-depth exploration of the house, pair the 12:00pm 1-Hour tour with the 10:45am Gardens & Gables: Exploring the Gamble House Outdoors tour on Saturdays and select Tuesdays.

Please note that interior masking is strongly encouraged, especially in larger groups.

Tour Check-In:

Please check-in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour at the Gamble House Bookstore, located on the north side of the property. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Westmoreland Place is parallel to Orange Grove Boulevard between W. Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue. 

Parking: 

Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy. Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time.

What Is Not Included?

Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions online or to the donation box in Mr. Gamble's Den.

Important Information:

• Please note that your tickets are non-refundable except for illness due to COVID-19. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour.
• All visitors must wear flat, broad-heeled shoes to protect the antique rugs and floors. Visitors with narrow-heeled shoes will be asked to change into knitted booties. 
• Food and drink are not allowed inside the house, but guests are welcome to picnic outside on the grounds.
• Please leave bulky personal items in your car or at the Bookstore when you check in for your tour.
• Still photography is permitted inside the house, but we do not allow video, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods or flash photography.

Notice of Filming and Photography:
When at The Gamble House, you enter a site where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

Code of Conduct:

We look forward to welcoming you to the Gamble House. Please note, the Conservancy will not tolerate inappropriate behavior including intimidation, threats, harassment, aggression, violence, or abuse, or disregard for safety and care of our collection. If you mistreat a staff member, docent, or fellow visitor, you will be asked to leave the property.

Member Discount: 
Members must be registered and signed in to receive discounts when available. Discounted member pricing will be reflected at checkout. To sign in click "Sign In" in the upper right-hand corner, a popup will then appear where you'll enter your email address and password.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING PERMIT FOR THE GAMBLE HOUSE

WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT, GRADUATION, AND OTHER PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS OF UP TO 1 HOUR ARE PERMITTED WITH ADVANCE RESERVATIONS (fees apply).

We do NOT permit interior occasion photography.

FOR RESERVATIONS:

• Advance reservations are required. Book online to reserve your permit date and time.
• Fee of $150 for 1 hour Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays at either 9am, or 4:30pm, depending upon availability.
• Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.
Note: The Gamble House does not provide or recommend photographers.

The first priority of the Gamble House is the care and maintenance of the structure and grounds for the benefit of all visitors. We ask all photographers honor these policies when using the Gamble House as a backdrop for any photography or filming to insure a positive experience.

PHOTO SPECIFIC POLICIES

1. The applicant/photographer will be held accountable for any damage to the Gamble House by their own actions and those of their guests, crew members and any other people they bring with them.
2. All parties being photographed must arrive camera-ready. This means hair and makeup must be done before arriving and no clothing changes can be accommodated.
3. Drones are not permitted.
4. All photography session activities shall be appropriate and free from obscene content.
5. No more than a “carry-on” size bag worth of equipment and props may used during shoots.
6. The exterior of the house is delicate, objects of any type are not to be hung or rested against the house.
7. No large props, heavy equipment or limos/autos are permitted without advance approval.
8. At no time is interior Occasion Photography permitted. All Occasion Photography will take place on the exterior and grounds.
9. No interior or exterior storage areas, changing rooms or restrooms are available.

The Gamble House reserves the right to monitor parts or all of a photography session to ensure compliance with these policies. The Gamble House reserves the right to change these policies at any time to best protect the Gamble House and the general public. The Gamble House reserves the right to terminate photo sessions in violation of policies, if staff feels the wellbeing of the structure or grounds are being threatened.

GENERAL ETIQUETTE

1. Avoid damage to house and disruption of visitors and Gamble House activities.
2. Do not block road ways or otherwise impede the flow of traffic.
3. Do not step into plantings, mulch, water features, or places other than designated paths, terraces and lawns.
4. Do not touch, move, or damage plant life, historic items, and wildlife.
5. Do not climb, hang backpacks, or props on trees, buildings or water features.
6. Do not damage, deface, or remove any features at the Gamble House at any time, for any reason.
7. NO VEHICLES ( CARS, LIMOS, ETC.) ARE PERMITTED ON THE DRIVEWAY AT ANY TIME.
8. Smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaporized devices) is prohibited at all times.

GARDENS & GABLES

Exploring The Gamble House Outdoors

Take our one-hour docent-guided tour, Gardens & Gables: Exploring the Gamble House Outdoors. With your guide, you’ll explore the history and context of the gardens and exterior of The Gamble House. This is an exterior only tour.

Your guide will discuss:

• How the Gamble House exemplifies the work of Greene & Greene
• How the Greenes worked with the Gamble family to create a masterwork of functional and beautiful design
• The development of the gardens, landscape, terraces, and porches as a setting for early 20th century outdoor living
• The materials, features and joinery that make the house unique

Gardens and Gables tours are offered on select Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting at 1:00pm. For a deeper dive into the Gamble House, consider pairing your Gardens tour with the 2:20 or 2:30pm One-Hour Docent-Led Tour of the interior of the Gamble House.

Check-in

Please plan to check-in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Check-in is at the Gamble House Bookstore, located on the north side of the Gamble House property, 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Westmoreland Place is parallel to Orange Grove Boulevard between W. Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue. 

Parking

Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy. Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time.

Important Information

Your tickets are non-refundable except for illness due to COVID. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour or event.

A Note on Accessibility
This tour covers uneven terrain and surfaces and includes stairs. Only a portion of the tour is wheelchair accessible. Please call 626-793-3334 with questions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Notice of Filming and Photography
When at The Gamble House, you enter a site where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

What Is Not Included?

Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions online or to the donation box in the Bookstore.

Member Discount:
Members must be registered and signed in to receive discounts when available. Discounted member pricing will be reflected at checkout. To sign in click "Sign In" in the upper right-hand corner, a popup will then appear where you'll enter your email address and password.

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPES
Experience the House at a leisurely pace...

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 Gamble House Conservancy.

Ticket Price: Non-Member - $60 | Member - $50
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Behind the Velvet Ropes 2½ hour tours are conducted by docents with years of experience and a great deal of passion. These longer tours allow them to share with you their own excitement and knowledge and show you details that are normally only seen from a distance.

• Walk inside the rooms and, with flashlight in hand, examine at close quarters exquisite craftsman details.
• Your docent, wearing white gloves, will open doors and drawers to reveal gems that can only be seen close up.
• You have time to appreciate the ambience of this National Historic Landmark, and enjoy some light refreshments during a short break.

On this tour you are invited behind the scenes to visit parts of the House not available on the one-hour tour.

Please note that interior masking is strongly encouraged, especially in larger groups.

Tour Check-in
Please arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour to check-in. Check-in is either on the side terrace of the house to the right of the front door, or at the Bookstore. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Westmoreland Place is parallel to Orange Grove Boulevard between W. Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue.  

Parking
Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy. 

Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time.

What Is Not Included?
Light refreshments will be served during a short break, but no other food or beverages are included. Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions to the donation box in the Bookstore.

Important Information
Please note that your tickets are non-refundable except for illness due to COVID. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour or event.

All visitors must wear flat, broad-heeled shoes to protect the antique rugs and floors. Visitors with narrow-heeled shoes will be asked to change into knitted booties. Food and drink are not allowed inside the house, but guests are welcome to picnic outside on the grounds. Please leave bulky personal items in your car or at the Bookstore when you check in for your tour. Still photography is permitted inside the house, but we do not allow video, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods or flash photography.

Notice of Filming and Photography:
When at The Gamble House, you enter a site where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

Code of Conduct:
We look forward to welcoming you to the Gamble House. Please note, the Conservancy will not tolerate inappropriate behavior including intimidation, threats, harassment, aggression, violence, or abuse, or disregard for safety and care of our collection. If you mistreat a staff member, docent, or fellow visitor, you will be asked to leave the property.

Member Discount:
Members must be registered and signed in to receive discounts when available. Discounted member pricing will be reflected at checkout. To sign in click "Sign In" in the upper right-hand corner, a popup will then appear where you'll enter your email address and password. Not a member? Join today!

DETAILS & JOINERY
A craftsman's tour of The Gamble House.

Over 100 years ago a team of gifted craftsmen labored for 11 months to create The Gamble House. Inspired by the designs of Pasadena architects Charles and Henry Greene, the craftsman contractors led by John and Peter Hall, Scandinavian woodworkers, cut, turned, joined, carved, and hand-rubbed 17 species of wood into the House and furnishings that today are recognized as one of the greatest achievements in American architecture and craftsmanship.

Contemporary woodworker and tour guide Jim Ipekjian has studied the art and craft of the Greenes and the Halls for more than 20 years, and has an intimate knowledge of how their works were created. Mr. Ipekjian's Details & Joinery Tour reveals from a craftsman's point of view how The Gamble House was crafted.

On this 3-hour tour Mr. Ipekjian shares his passion and wonder for the exquisite work created by these master architects and craftsmen. His tour will:

• Discuss which woods were chosen and why
• Explain joinery techniques
• Explore the thinking and collaboration that led to the actual craftsmanship
• Examine details of the house and furniture
• Reveal the intricacies of inlay, metal work, and art glass created especially for the House

Tours begin at 8:30am, and are held on Saturdays. Please note that interior masking is strongly encouraged, especially in larger groups.

What Is Not Included?
Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions to the donation box in the Bookstore.

Meeting Location
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Westmoreland Place is parallel to Orange Grove Boulevard between W. Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue. Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets. Please plan to check-in for your tour approximately 10 minutes prior to the starting time.

Parking
Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy. Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time.

Important Information:
Your tickets are non-refundable except for illness due to COVID. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour or event.

All visitors must wear flat, broad-heeled shoes to protect the antique rugs and floors. Visitors with narrow-heeled shoes will be asked to change into knitted booties. Food and drink are not allowed inside the house, but guests are welcome to picnic outside on the grounds. Please leave bulky personal items in your car or at the Bookstore when you check in for your tour. Still photography is permitted inside the house, but we do not allow video, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods or flash photography.

Notice of Filming and Photography:
When at The Gamble House, you enter a site where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

Member Discount:
Members must be registered and signed in to receive discounts when available. Discounted member pricing will be reflected at checkout. To sign in click "Sign In" in the upper right-hand corner, a popup will then appear where you'll enter your email address and password.

GREENE & GREENE NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR
Exploring the neighborhood of Greene & Greene

Enjoy a guided walk around the historic Arroyo Terrace neighborhood, a National Register historic district that is home to 9 Greene & Greene houses as well as the works of other noted architects such as: Myron Hunt, Edwin Bergstrom, Elmer Grey, and D. M. Renton.

Among these are the personal residences of Myron Hunt and of Charles Greene, who added to his house over a number of years as his design ideas evolved. The tour will also visit the elegant gates of Westmoreland Place.

Pair your neighborhood walking tour with a 12:00p.m. One-Hour Docent-Guided interior tour of the Gamble House on Saturdays or Sundays.

These walking tours, led by Gamble House docents, last about 1-1/2 hours and proceed rain or shine.

Masking is not required for outdoor touring, however it is highly encouraged for interior tours and in the Bookstore.

Meeting Location
Please plan to check-in at the Gamble House Bookstore approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour.

The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103, parallel to Orange Grove Avenue, between Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue.

Parking
Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy. Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time. 

Important Information
Please note that your tickets are non-refundable unless related to illness due to COVID-19. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour or event.

Visitors are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes as the brick and paved surfaces are uneven.

What Is Not Included?
Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions online or to the donation box in the Bookstore. 

FAMILY TOUR OF THE GAMBLE HOUSE

Enjoy family-friendly tours of the Gamble House led by Pathway Docents (young adult docents in grades 8 and 9).

Held on one Sunday per month at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m., this 45-minute tour is meant to introduce the house to children and their caregivers. All three levels of the house are explored with your Pathway Docent as they ask questions and engage children of all ages. 

Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Tour Check-In:

Please check-in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour at the Gamble House Bookstore, located on the north side of the property. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91103. Westmoreland Place is parallel to Orange Grove Boulevard between W. Walnut Street and Rosemont Avenue. 

Parking: 

Park on Westmoreland Place in designated spaces, directly in front of the Gamble House only. Additional parking is available on Orange Grove Blvd. and W. Walnut Street. On weekends you may also park in adjacent spaces designated for Westmoreland Academy. Please do NOT park in the parking lot south of the Gamble House or on Arroyo Terrace at any time.

What Is Not Included?

Gratuities for your guided tour are not included or expected, but we welcome contributions online or to the donation box in Mr. Gamble's Den.

Important Information:

Please note that your tickets are non-refundable except for illness due to COVID-19. Your purchased tickets guarantee your space at the specific time and date of your tour.

All visitors must wear flat, broad-heeled shoes to protect the antique rugs and floors. Visitors with narrow-heeled shoes will be asked to change into knitted booties. Food and drink are not allowed inside the house, but guests are welcome to picnic outside on the grounds. Please leave bulky personal items in your car or at the Bookstore when you check in for your tour. Still photography is permitted inside the house, but we do not allow video, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods or flash photography.

Notice of Filming and Photography:
When at The Gamble House, you enter a site where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.

Member Discount:
Members must be registered and signed in to receive discounts when available. Discounted member pricing will be reflected at checkout. To sign in click "Sign In" in the upper right-hand corner, a popup will then appear where you'll enter your email address and password.

GAMBLE HOUSE HOLIDAY GATHERING

Sunday, December 8, 2024 • 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

We invite Friends of the Gamble House members to join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. to celebrate with good cheer, delicious food and live seasonal music. Enjoy the Gamble House at its holiday best and visit the Gamble House Bookstore which will be open during the event for all your holiday shopping needs. Upon request, purchases may be wrapped and ready for pickup at the end of the evening!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TOURING

Saturday, November 28, 2026, 
from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - tickets here!

Saturday, December 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - tickets here!

Members – Free | Non-Members - $12 | Senior & Students - $10 | Child (13-18) - $8 | Child (12 & under) – Free

Join us for holiday open house touring at the Gamble House on Saturday, November 28 
and Saturday, December 26. Enjoy the house, decorated for the holiday season, at your own pace with knowledgeable docents in each room to answer questions.

Holiday Open House Touring at the Gamble House is available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be no entries after 3:00 p.m.

Advance tickets may be purchased online up until the day before the tour. Otherwise, you may purchase tickets in person at the Gamble House Bookstore. Ticket sales will end at 2:45 p.m. the day of the event. 

Present either your printed or digital tickets at the door for entrance.

Members must sign-in to receive a discount. Not a member? Click HERE to join today! 

The Gamble House presents:

MUSIC THROUGH THE SEASONS

with Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Tickets: $35 Members | $40 Non-Members

Experience music in harmony with nature and architecture at the Gamble House. Our seasonal concert series in collaboration with Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents a program curated to reflect the character of the four seasons. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable series of Music Through the Seasons.

Autumn Equinox - Saturday, September 19, 5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – featuring Echoes of China (Chinese Folk) and Ike’s Creek (American Folk Trio). Click here for artist bios.

Winter Solstice - Saturday, December 19, 5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – featuring PCM Jazz Faculty Trio and Marcel & Clarice (Bossa Nova Duo). Click here for artist bios.

Spring Equinox - Saturday, March 20, 2027, 5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – more information to come.

The concert runtime includes a pre-show reception and a brief intermission. Performances will begin at 5:30pm.

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Please note:

Accessibility: The Gamble House and its surrounding grounds are not fully accessible. You will encounter stairs and uneven outdoor terrain as part of this concert series. Please call 626-449-4178 if you have any questions regarding accessibility.

Footwear: In order to protect our historic rugs, please wear broad-heeled (at least 2” wide at base) shoes or flats.

Concert does not include tour of the Gamble House. We invite you to return to the Gamble House for a 1-Hour Docent-Guided Tour. Receive 20% off two tour tickets with your purchase of Music Through the Seasons tickets.

Members must sign in to receive discount.

This is a limited capacity event, advance ticketing is required.

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Music Through the Seasons is made possible through a generous grant from the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. These grants are funded by its annual benefit event, the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, open April 19 to May 17. For information and to purchase tickets, visit https://pasadenashowcase.org/