ONE-HOUR DOCENT-GUIDED TOUR OF THE INTERIOR OF THE GAMBLE HOUSE
ABOUT THE ONE-HOUR DOCENT-GUIDED TOUR
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. The Gardens tour will be suspended while our lawn is being reconditioned, from November 4 through 30.
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.
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.