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 and 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.

Palm Springs Modern Tour

September 25 & 26, 2010
Our guide, Robert Imber, “the undisputed expert on midcentury modern architecture in Palm Springs” takes us through the totally boss and hip world of Palm Springs in the 50’s and 60’s on this 2-day tour.
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Special 2½ hour tour

Next tour: September 8 — Our “Behind the Velvet Ropes tour” takes you to parts of the House not usually accessible to see exquisite craftsman details up close, and gives you time to appreciate the ambience of the House. $40.

Special Craftsman’s Tour

Next tour: September 4 — “Details and Joinery: A Craftsman’s Tour of The Gamble House,” is led by contemporary woodworker Jim Ipekjian. Visitors will see for the first time how The Gamble House was crafted.

Lunch Outdoors at The House

Next lunch & tour: September 7 — The warm weather of Pasadena inspires our newest tour: Brown-Bag Tuesdays are underway now and continue through October 26. Bring your own lunch and join us on the rear lawn and terrace from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Docent-led 20-minute tours will be given at 12:15 and at 12:45.

Online Bookstore

A "New and Native" Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene & Greene — This new book of 11 scholarly essays and many beautiful photographs is the companion to the exhibition A "New and Native" Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene and Greene. Each essay explores a different aspect of the work and life of the Greene Brothers.

Online Exhibit