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About Armory Center for the Arts

Welcome to Armory Center for the Arts, a nonprofit visual arts center housed in the historic 1932 California Guard Armory. Located at 145 North Raymond Avenue in Old Pasadena, the Armory Center for the Arts blends exhibitions with hands-on education, offering a dynamic hub for creativity and community.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit, including seating configurations, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. Whether you’re attending rotating exhibitions like Sanctuaries or joining a public program, you’ll find this page helpful and straightforward.

Venue details: The Armory Center for the Arts occupies the Gale Kohl Center for Creativity and operates from the historic Armory building. The venue features around 6,000 square feet of space across multiple rooms. Depending on the event, seating can accommodate up to 100 guests and standing events can reach about 200 people.

Address: 145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. This location sits in Old Pasadena, with convenient access to parking, transit, and a variety of nearby amenities.

Parking: Old Pasadena Park & Walk Garages provide ample options: 0–2 hours for the best available price, the best available price per additional hour, and a the best available price daily max. Accessible parking is designated at the back of the Armory building for guests with mobility needs.

Transit: The Armory is across Memorial Park Station on the L Line (formerly Gold Line). Local bus routes include Metro 260, 267, 501, 687; Foothill Transit 187; and Pasadena Transit, offering flexible options to reach the venue.

Nearby hotels: If you’re traveling for a show or a class, consider The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (1401 S Oak Knoll Ave) or Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town (180 N Fair Oaks Ave) for convenient stays near Old Pasadena and the Armory.

Notable events: Expect rotating exhibitions such as Sanctuaries (on view through Feb 28, 2026), public programs, ArtNight Pasadena, and open-house events. The Armory Center for the Arts remains active with exhibitions and education programs that engage both locals and visitors.

Ticket tips: When planning to attend a show or program, check the current event page for the seating configuration and any capacity notes. Secure your seats ahead of time and enjoy a straightforward, friendly booking process with us.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 145 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 (Gale Kohl Center for Creativity in Old Pasadena).
  • Venue type: nonprofit visual arts center / hybrid art space combining exhibitions and education; housed in the 1932 California Guard Armory.
  • Capacity: event/space configurations around 6,000 sq ft total; standing capacity up to 200 and seating up to 100 across spaces (varies by room).
  • Parking: Old Pasadena Park & Walk Garages (0–2 hours $1; $2 per additional hour; $12 daily max); designated accessible parking at the back of the Armory building.
  • Transit: across Memorial Park Station on the L Line (formerly Gold Line); plus several local bus routes (e.g., Metro 260, 267, 501, 687; Foothill Transit 187; Pasadena Transit).
  • Nearby hotels: The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (1401 S Oak Knoll Ave) and Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town (180 N Fair Oaks Ave) are nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: rotating exhibitions (e.g., Sanctuaries on view through Feb 28, 2026); community events like ArtNight Pasadena; occasional public programs and open-house events.
  • Renamed/demolition note: the building is still in use as Armory Center for the Arts, operating from The Gale Kohl Center for Creativity; no demolition or permanent renaming reported.