Edward-Dean Museum of Decorative Arts

 

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Christine L.

San Jacinto, CA

8/9/2008 3 photos

This was a small museum and garden. Based on the website I expected a bit more. Friendly staff but it was very obvious that my children made them nervous. She gave them a very polite lecture about not sitting on the furniture or touching anything. I wanted to tell her that they have heard that same lecture a zillion times and this is probably their 150th museum in their lifetime and they know the drill, but I was polite and restrained myself.

Ok back to the museum itself. Inexpensive, $3 for adults, Seniors and Students are $2, Kids 12 and under are free. So $3 for the three of us was a good sign right away. Their was one exhibit from a local painter and then two floors which were a replica of homes from the 1800's. Very interesting collection of pieces from around the world.

A docent quickly joined are party, probably to make sure my kids were good. I enjoyed her background on the pieces. But I know my kids would have had a better time if we had been free to roam by ourselves. I know when to change the conversation and how to get them interested, she went a little more then they wanted to hear and spoke more to me then to the kids, which is never what I want.

The gardens were lacking but they were clearly working on many of the areas and I am sure in the spring it is a very beautiful setting. We spent less then 90 mins at the museum which was plenty of time to see everything. I wouldn't go out of my way to see this place, but if you are within a 30 min drive then it is worth checking out. Maybe take a grandma, they would love a place like this.

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