News Room


Welcome to the Norton Simon Museum's News Room, an online repository for the Museum's press releases and exhibition-related information intended for the media.

Visiting the Museum

Members of the media are always granted free admission, regardless of prior arrangements. Simply show your business card or media badge to the admissions clerk and you and a guest can visit for free. Usage of our Audio Tour is also free.

Contacting the Museum

For image or media kit requests, or to schedule an interview, please contact Leslie Denk, Director of Public Affairs, at (626) 844-6941 or by e-mail.

News Highlights


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Raphael's "The Small Cowper Madonna" on loan from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, opens November 5.

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The museum screens four of Jennifer Jones' films this October

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'Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel: An Artwork by John Cage' opens September 24