The Athenaeum at the California Institute of Technology was built in the 1920s, with its first formal dinner being held in January 1931. Guests included three Nobel Prize winners, Albert Einstein, Robert Millikan, and A.A. Michelson. 

This property will transport your guests back in time as they step into the grandeur of this incredible property. Featuring Mediterranean-style architecture, the Athenaeum is a photographer's dream, with beautiful rooms of hand-painted and vaulted ceilings, polished wood-paneled walls, sparkling chandeliers, rich brocade tapestries, ornate Corinthian columns, and an olive walk to lush, scenic gardens.

The Athenaeum gives you a truly romantic backdrop to host your wedding or event. 

Here are a few of our pictures that showcase some of our favorite areas of the Athenaeum property.

Pasadena Photography and Herman Au photography have the honor of being a preferred vendor at the Athenaeum.