The Bunny Museum

We used to live in Altadena, just around the corner from the Bunny Museum. We were heartbroken to see the destruction the fire left in it's wake, which of course included the Museum. It warmed my heart and gave me hope to see the bunnies that were salvaged on display to bring smiles to everyone passing by.

Words cannot truly express how much I love the bunny museum. It is so cool and I could easily spend all day in it. The owners are very nice and I got to have a lovely talk with them about the museum and rabbits in general. I wish I lived closer so I could have a membership!

This is a great place. Initially, I was skeptical because of the name. However, The Bunny Museum really does have literally tens of thousands of rabbit items. I paid them a visit the first time yesterday. I ended up spending two hours there because I had nothing else to do all day. They have a non-fiction movie you can watch about bunnies. They have statues, stuffed plushies, books, puzzles, cartoon characters, taxidermied, and even food items featuring rabbits! There's a little patio area, too. Overall, I found the collection to be very impressive and well organized. I'd come back!

Had an amazing time. Well worth the $12 in my opinion. If you like seeing big collections of things, this is a super cute spot with lots to take in. I bought a hat and I’d like to go back at least once.

I stopped by the Bunny Museum recently for the first time. They were surprised I hadn't heard of the place since it'd been open for decades but from what I just read, it was in a private house until a few years ago. The inflatable white bunnies on the roof are the real eyecatchers and very pretty. The collectables on display are varied and intense in their amazing quantity. It's impossible to take it all in and likely to even find all of the rooms and hallways that have items displayed in the odd space. It needs a labeled map to really understand any of the layout. If they had a map, I didn't know about it and I didn't think to ask. I was excited to meet their house bunnies and kitties in their warren room. I LOVE that the bunnies (and kitties) are free roam in a large space that has some areas to avoid eager petting if scared. I checked out the place because I heard all the buns were rescued and given a lot of space, which is true. But that's where I needed to take a couple of stars off of my review. One of the black bunnies, apparently a recent humane society adoption, looks like it needs a vet appointment to look at its neck area. It was very shy but had a lot of matted fur under it's chin area which makes me worried there's a tooth abscess, mouth issue, or something else. It was a shy sweetheart and wouldn't let me get close enough to really get a better idea how it got the matted neck fur. I highly recommend a vet visit ASAP to rule out any major issues. I couldn't find any timothy or other hay in their large space. I did see Oxbow rabbit pellets and some veggie remnants scattered around on the somewhat dirty floors. It makes me wonder if the one black bunny has overgrown teeth issues since I didn't see chew toys (aside from the destroyed baseboards lol) and hay fibers to wear them down well. The brown and white bunny was a cutie and flopped over in front of me at one point so clearly loves the place. He could use a nail trim soon. I heard he had gotten lonely as a single bun (what happened to all of their previous buns mentioned in the reviews?) so they adopted the two black fur bun sisters. But it didn't sound like there was proper bonding for the three of them so now the two sisters fight (maybe that's how the neck matted fur happened? Just another idea). I didn't see any of the three buns hanging out together at all so I wonder if they're not actually bonded well at all and could really benefit from structured sessions for a while. The three kitties are adorable. The black and grey ones are sweet and love pets. I saw their 24 year old bangled kitty sleeping soundly in the kitchenette room on the opposite side of the place. One of the kitties (I think it was the black one named Baby) might have had a goopy eye issue on one side and could probably use a vet visit for a checkup and possible meds. I saw a couple of odd religious books in the outdoor patio area (through the kitchen area) so googled the one I saw the owner's photo on. Looks like it's part of some christian sect called Swedenborgianism after some religious/mystic guy from a few hundred years ago. I'm not big on religion and I assumed someone with that much easter stuff would be somewhat religious. I tried not to look too deep into it. The place is a LOT to take in and you have to not be triggered by semi-organized OCD hording to see clearly with all that is on display. I think a layout and large collections labels (the tiny script bunny notes were hard for me to see) might help for folks easily overwhelmed. I'm really hoping they'll get a ton of timothy or orchard hay for their buns in their large warren room soon. No bunny should be without unlimited hay for health reasons if it really is absent as it seemed. I hope the black bun can have a checkup and grooming, the brown bun a nail trim, and the black kitty (I think it was that one but not positive) could have their eye looked at. I get their pets are their own but since bunny and pet lovers will flock there and interact with their floofs, they need to do their best for them.

This quirky museum has thousands of bunny items collected over decades. It’s both funny and slightly overwhelming. The owners are friendly and happy to share stories. There are even a few live rabbits. Definitely a unique LA experience

This place was super cute and had a lot to look at & read. I love learning little weird or interesting facts about history. They had a cute room outside you could sit and take in the scenery. Plus, they have live bunnies and cats there which is always a huge plus. I didn’t expect much going in but I got a lot out of it.

I'm sorry I missed going in - I'm hopeful that it truly is 'Temporarily' closed - I saw the destruction first-hand yesterday and was truly saddened. I heard you got all of the bunnies out - Thank you for your efforts. Altadena Strong! I pray blessings on you and your workers - May God shine His face upon you and richly bless you.

The Bunny Museum is one of the most fascinating things to do around LA. It's so unique and such a fun place to explore. It's actually out in Altadena, very close to Pasadena so just outside the city proper. Ganja fueled was my ideal and stepping into this rabbit wonderland was like following Alice down the rabbit hole... And it starts before you even step inside! Let me start by saying, parking is limited so if you can park in a nearby parking lot, that's ideal. I, however, got VIP parking right in the main driveway! I wasn't sure I was in the right place, but the proprietor came out to greet me and welcome me in. They have bunny topiary and objects outside, so you definitely won't doubt being in the right place. Admission is $12, collected at the entrance by one of the owners and a cute crabby cat. It's so hard not to touch anything, but don't do it! Everything here stays in great condition, and my date & I were surprised at how clean, organized and non-dusty and non-must-smelling it was. Items of various ages in various stages, but everything looks so great. My favorite section was the adult section! Horror movies, experimentation, furries and playboy bunnies, eek. It's a fun little room! Be sure to also check out the bathrooms, the outdoor adorably romantic space, just a maze of bunnies everywhere, even BTS' Jungkook (MY BIAS) was there. I even learned about local legend that as a transplant was a bit before my time, Huell Howser. A character! And we even got some funny stories about him from the owner. This museum is wild but my favorite part was talking to the owners. Cool and unique people with a true passion for this project! They Bunny Museum is even in the Guiness Book of World Records! Such an accomplishment that started with a sweet gift!

What's up, doc? The Bunny Museum (est '98) is a small museum dedicated to rabbits located in a midsize building in Altadena, California. They're a non-profit institution that cares for a collection of bunny artifacts, objects and specimens. It currently holds more than 46,000 rabbit-related items in a 7,000 square foot space. Astonishing! This museum is perfect for family with kids or anyone who likes museum in general. Staff were informative not to mention the orange Cat that guard the galleries. Moreover, visitors must abide to the museum's protocol that is "Look But Never Touch" except in the gift shop. Trust me, I was very close in touching a stuff toy bunny. I explored every gallery/room including the bathroom and patio. Lol. Visitors can easily spent over an hour in this small museum. Museum admission ticket ($12) seems economically fair. Atmosphere was chill. Parking is nonexistent albeit plenty of street parking available. Overall, I was ebullient that I get to visit this museum.

Interesting little museum! It is a small place but there certainly is lots to look at. It can feel a bit stuffy at times, but not enough that I felt un-easy. There are real bunnies and cats hanging out. I would bring cash to purchase the tickets, as there is a small surcharge for card. If you have a free hour consider spending it here!

Deeply saddened to find out the Bunny Museum burned down from the Eaton fires. I went in May 2022 and saw all that the lovely Candace and Steve lovingly collected all things bunny over all the years. I still remember when I had first pulled into the parking lot for the museum and Steve kindly directed me to park at front of the museum when I was worried I might be blocking their car. It was amazing seeing all the bunny things they had inside the building. And I was even surprised to find out they had friendly cats and bunnies you can pet. When I heard from my friend that the muesem burned down, my instant worry was the lovely couple and animals that hang out at the muesem. Glad to see that on Instagram I read that they are okay. They had the biggest bunny collection I'll probably ever see in my lifetime. I'm so honored to have visited it and so sorry for the items they couldn't save. Now we have one less place to take people to when they visit LA area...

I was lucky to visit the bunny museum before the recent tragedy and hearing the news left me feeling so distraught because it was such a special space in the community with very kind owners. I remember there being two bunnies and cats there at the time and I hope they were rescued immediately before the tragedy. I'll never forget my experience there. Thank you for opening up a welcoming space for everyone to appreciate bunnies and I hope with due time you may heal from this.

A fantastic and larger-than-life collection of everything rabbits. Characters, decor, history, jewelry, food, you name it. Plus Bugs Bunny and Huell Howser videos. Plan to spend quite a bit of time poring over everything. Impressive and awesome.

Dear audience, Oh my stars & moons~ Enter the festooned (we learned this word today) tunnel of rabbit plushies galore. Maximalist would be an understatement to describe the interior of this place! It definitely lives up to its Guinness World Record status. They really Get It in terms of all sorts of bunny history, some as niche as bunny themed concepts in kpop, which we can see in the kpop shrine in the 2nd floor. And of course, we were delighted to see Miffy (we see you potato croquette girlies ;3) and other cute bunny characters in media. Every corner we turned to was decked out in rabbit items, some in theme some misc-but everything was a sight to bunhold! In addition to the wonder of this place, there's a room where we interacted with the most kawaii bunnies and kittens that were actually REAL (NOT CLICKBAIT :0) Anybunny looking for a hoppy time meowst check this little piece of pawridise! Love & wishes, Shappo & Spica from Sentimental Circus~

Can't believe I've lived in Pasadena this long, and never visited the Bunny museum until now! Was greeted by Candace and Steve during the visit, and boy are these passionate people who are truly proud of their collection of bunnies (over 45,570 bunny objects)! This place is so unique and cool. So many details, and the experience was one of a kind. Steve was so welcoming of any questions and Candace made sure we had a "hoppy" good time. Loved seeing the bunnies roaming around. This museum is truly a hidden gem.

Oh where do I start with this crazy lengthy, sincerely unapologetic response from the male owner. It made me laugh, because the supposedly very detailed investigation is full of lies. First of all, stop sidetracking here. You missed the whole point - your "gatekeeper" thought I lied about my child's age, and wasn't even subtle and polite about it with the way she reacted! That was the one and only truth. I've encountered rude people many times but never in this regard. And DON'T even let me throw out the race card here. And, man, you seriously wrote that the gatekeeper said to my child "sweetie...wait for your mother..." when my child was hoping to enter? Is that what she (your wife I assume) told you? That's so sweet of her, maybe to other kids, but definitely not mine. My child was barely passing her desk, and she called her back instantly and sternly, educating her "you are not paid yet". Upon hearing this, my child was scared and backed up slightly (far from touching the wall). That's when we were told we had to store our backpacks, which we cooperated without ANY problems. I simply asked "hers too?" because it is also a lovey! And when she rejected, we gladly accepted. Did you say my child was wearing a LARGE backpack? Haha, if anyone knows, it's the Disney Wish Star soft backpack, which is why it's also a lovey because it's that size! And you are saying my child was "unsupervised"?? Haha, very good word of choice, but sorry, she was at most 5 feet away from me even when we were furthest away from each other. I'm sure you have cameras everywhere to help you make up a story with so many "facts" and threaten me if you want, but unfortunately, I don't forget about a thing. When we were finally about to enter, your gatekeeper told my child "don't touch anything". I thought we could touch certain things (like the toys/chairs in the room with the real bunnies), so I politely tried to confirm, "Anything"? She briskly replied, apparently fed up:"IT'S A MUSEUM!" That's it. Apparently we are bad students for asking any questions at all. And sure, you are the smartest, or you just hate us because my 4 year old dared to try to step beyond your front desk before I paid. In the end, I felt very judged and my child felt very intimidated of the female owner. But we remembered the gentleman (you) were nice to us, and I understand the need to protect your family and business. But, you both need to stop distorting the truth and own up to your problems. Or maybe, go change your child ticket policy to be based on height not age, so you don't ever have to deal with your little thoughts and toss around snarky comments towards innocent people like me, a small mom with a tall kid who's seen too many bullies (or the r-word) and is often too soft to defend herself. But not this time, when you are rude to both of us and hurt our feelings.

The Bunny Museum has been on my to do list for years. My first visit was so fun. You cannot imagine the collection - it is so rich , diverse and thorough. No part of the rabbit/ hare world is left out. You come to see cute bunny stuff and leave with a global view of how prominent this humble creature is across all cultures. The owners/ collectors are serious, and seriously committed every guest seeing everything- you need a good hour to explore. They are available for questions and encourage you to see it all from rabbits in fine art, music, kitch, nostalgia, history and of course, local- noting that they have 10 rabbits from Rose Parade floats over the years! It is a " homey" museum- all the better proving that all you need is passion - not perfection. As a note however, The Bunny Museum has earned its place in the Guinness World's Records for having over 40,000 bunny artifacts. They organize each type of bunny item into a collection- too many to list, and post over 200 facts around the exhibit to further your experience. One ought not think this is a live bunny experience, although they do have 2 lovely resident rabbits, and a gentile cat. Hop on over - and have a "Hoppy Day" as the curators tell each and every guest!

Burned to the ground, victim of the Eaton fire. We are sad it's gone, it lives on in our memories now

I don't know what to say other than this museum itself is a love letter, a passion project. I cannot help but to be touched by the dedication and the love that is displayed here. I've actually been back TWICE in the span of a month before writing this review and I'm already planning future visits (and maybe even getting a membership). I just LOVE it that much and bunnies aren't even my favorite animal. Just an FYI, this is probably NOT the best place to go if you are claustrophobic OR if you have children who do not know how to keep their hands to themselves since it is a museum, you are NOT to touch the exhibits here. There's street parking, but one time the gentleman working there/bike shop next door allowed us to park in the driveway since it was towards the end of the day (he also hopped in here and there in the museum to give us some facts and answer questions, thank you sir!) . For street parking we parked really close, so there's no real issue there. Proof of vaccination is required for entry and it's $12/adult, cash preferred. If you have bags, there's a complimentary locker for you to store your items. Afterwards, be prepared to go down the rabbit hole! Literally everything you can find related to bunnies you can find here! Bugs Bunny, the Easter Bunny, the Trix Rabbit, and even K pop references are here! I love that it's not only a large collection of rabbit and rabbit related items, but you learn so many facts about bunnies and rabbits, including historical and pop culture importance, as well as LOTS and LOTS of myths busted. So much thought and care is placed in this museum, especially as you can tell with portraits of the couple together throughout the museum. There's a patio area, a kitchen area, a reading room and Peter Rabbit bedroom only for museum members, 2 restrooms that are DECKED OUT with rabbit stuff too (gotta check these out), a room with donated rabbit art pieces, a room of rabbit plushies (including bunny slippers), a room with other holiday items (Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, X-mas) that are rabbit themed, a 13+ rabbit "horror/risque" room, an upstairs, and so much more. For those who think that the museum organization doesn't have any rhyme or reason are clearly not seeing it since it's so obvious to me (groupings of types of items, themes, etc.). There's also a little gift shop in the front with museum merch and other rabbit goodies to purchase. My FAVORITE ROOM hands-down, is the plushie / cat & bunny room. I'm so happy to the chance to meet some super friendly kitties (and to spy the shy Thumbelina) and bunny (Nikki). It was really stress-relieving to pet them and have them cozy up with you on the couch as you watch an informative bunny documentary. Love Maybe & Baby, such sweet, sweet cats. Easily can spend hours in here if I'm not paying attention to the time. I heard that they may be getting a female companion for Nikki, so I do want to drop by to meet her ! This is honestly a place that I will continue to visit again and again, to take my friends who are visiting from near and far, and my family as well. A MUST stop place to hop on by ! PS. I DON'T think I've seen it yet, but I'll be happy to donate a piece of merchandise of the bunny Haru from the anime Beastars, a figurine from the anime Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, or a Big Chungus.

Decided to check this place out on a whim , always looking for unique experiences and this was definitely that . It's a very large and expansive collection of ALL things rabbit from historical , nostalgic , to weird ( sometimes creepy ) , and beautiful . It's very tight spaced and not ada accessible but for the non mobility impaired it's sort of easy to get around . Lots of plaques with fun facts if you want a more educational experience , plus a couple live kitties and rabbit to say hi to. Its a bit musty smelling due to the old items and the broken decor out front is a bit sad looking . But It's a one of a kind space and ,whether it fits your definition of museum or not in the traditional sense , it's a place put together with an interesting history clearly by two people with an affinity for bunnies . Check it out if you're in the area .

The Bunny Museum was a lovely treasure trove! We spent two hours absorbing a wide array of bunny history. Steve was amazing and so kind sharing his knowledge and explaining the history of items. The kids bonded with the cats and bunnies. A must local visit.

You'll be hoppy you said yes to this. The Bunny Museum is one of a kind. Literally. The only one in the world. Be ready to marvel at the wall-to-wall bunniness. You'll learn a hare while you're there and smile more than you would guess. The couple who curates this special place adds a sweetness to the experience with additional pointers (mostly UP) to highlights you may have missed hanging from above or on the side of a glass display case. Peep the celebrity art wall on your way out, then hit the bicycle shop next door. Bunnies and bikes, what's not to like?

If you are a true fan of everything rabbit - from Beatrix Potter to Bugs to live rabbits and live in Los Angeles then this is the place to be. If you are looking for something to do in some of you spare time this may not be the best way to spend your time and money. The facility charges a $12 admission fee which can seem a bit steep but you will see all that you can think relating to a bunny outside of one in a stew pot. One thing that is not real clear is that as of this review date you need a mask to enter and show proof of COVID vaccination. The staff seems friendly and dedicated and a steady flow of people visited so you may very well enjoy the place. Parking is located in the strip mall behind the museum and while nothing happened to us, there were some people who seemed to be doing some sketchy things so keep that in mind.

The only reason I gave the Bunny Museum 2 stars is because it was mildly interesting and unique. But honestly, it's really just a big collection of bunny things, I wouldn't call it a museum. There's a cost to enter, which I don't really feel is worth it. But I understand they need money to maintain all the things.... FYI you cannot bring backpacks or purses in here. They make you lock them up in a little locker at the front. I'm assuming it's because some bunny stole things from the museum before, which is wild to me that anyone would want to steal anything from here. It's very crowded inside and things are all over the place. Felt like I was inside someone's home who had a hoarding problem. There are some real live bunnies and a couple cats in one area, so that was cool I suppose. My kids liked that the best. I ended up having to leave the building before I could make it through the whole place because the smell in there is overwhelming. I don't know what it is, but it's not good. So, the biggest thing here is that I can say I visited the Bunny Museum. We even bought a post card to prove it.

Dear owners! I'm so sorry for your loss! We need to rebuild your museum! I believe we can buy tickets or souvenirs in advance! Or make a GoFundMe! I'm from Ukraine and believe me I know how you feel. Don't give up and just start from scratch! My best wishes to you!

Very interesting with many things to see. Fun to visit, there are over 40,550 rabbit-related items.

If you like bunnies, cats, or cute things, this is the museum for you! I visited the Bunny Museum years ago, when it was in an actual house in Pasadena, and I can say it looks much more organized now and more charming. The use of space is strategic and remarkable, from floor to ceiling, two stories, multiple rooms, even the bathrooms are decorated. This extensive collection consists of anything bunny-related... figurines, posters, quotes, dolls/stuffed animals, slot machines, movies, famous bunnies, sculptures, easter eggs, books, kitchen accessories, freeze dried bunnies (preserved and displayed after death), and in the past there were live bunnies too, but the owner explained that they passed away (there are still a couple live cats roaming around though, and you can pet them). They also have a horror section "Chamber of Hop Horrors"... love it! My favorite items are the fountain outside (added during the pandemic), the painted stones (they look like real bunnies), the quote poster "Everything I Need to Know, I learned from my Bunnies", and an adorable figurine with a bunch of bunnies squished together, lol (see my photo). This museum is small, but there is so much to see and appreciate. They do have a few areas that are a bit kid friendly... but lots of breakables in here, so I wouldn't recommend bringing kids unless they're well behaved. Parking is easy at the Rite Aid around the corner. And they have a small gift shop and lockers for your belongings (even a small purse had to be locked up). The place is clean, even though they joke about "dust bunnies", and there were no unpleasant smells in the Bunny's Den/Warren with the live cat(s). Hope they bring back live bunnies in the future... I'd love to visit again :)

This is not your usual museum. This is the work of a bunny enthusiast's life time achievement. This is the love story of a life time. The Bunny Museum is hidden on the far north end of Lake Ave. Backing into the mountains, the sign was almost unnoticeable. There are a few over sized bunny sculptures on and near the entrance. I would agree with most reviews, the collection is enormous for the amount of space they occupy, hence many items are on top and squashed into each other. There is a astronautical number of stuffed bunnies that made up the pack. A dedicated Bunny of Horror space for the more gruesome and darker collections. The owner and her husband started the collection when they first met, and it was an extension of their everlasting affection to each other. It might not be the most impressive museum to visit, but it definitely is an interesting and memorable one.

Thank you for your response! I'm so glad to hear the cat is well loved and lived a long life!! It was a memorable experience for sure.

This is one of the coolest and most unique museums I've ever been to. It's run by a couple named Steve and Candace and they have one of the sweetest love stories around. The whole museum is a great tribute of that, and it has a lot of bunny gifts they've given each other over the years. Absolutely heart warming. I really love this place and will definitely recommend it to friends and family. Takes a long time to look at everything and they even have 2000 year old rings and stuff from Rome that have bunnies inscribed in them. The owners really put their heart and soul into the place and I love them for that. Awesome time!

Definitely worth a visit! The 2000 year old bunnies were my favorite. And the 200 year old cats (ok maybe only 20).

The museum itself is quite interesting, there really are bunnies all over but I think the price of the museum is a bit high for what you actually get. The real reason this museum gets a 1 star review is because of the owner. My friend & I had never been here before and we walk in ready to get our tickets and the owner is so pissy and upset because we want to pay with card. Ma'am, might I suggest changing the policy to cash only if you have that big of a problem with people paying with card? Stop allowing people to pay with card if you're going to be rude about it. The lady was just so obnoxious, my friend & I knew we would never be coming back. How sad because I love to support small businesses and places like this but I cannot support people who are disrespectful for absolutely no reason.

This was my favorite part of my so-cal trip. We drove down from San Francisco and out of everything we did The Bunny Museum was easily the best experience. The owners were so kind and the inside of the museum felt magical. The story of how this museum came to be was so heartfelt and genuine, there aren't many places like this left and it was an honor to experience. You could feel the love through each bunny.

Wonderful people. The owners kept coming up to us to share interesting facts about the store and helped direct us around to find more cool artifacts. They also had a room with the most sweetest bunnies and cats to pet.

Kindest owners with an AMAZING collection!!!!! Must visit if you are in the area, everyone of all ages would have an amazing time!

As someone who constantly seeks out the unique, strange and bizarre, you would have thought I'd have visited The Bunny Museum years ago. For 19 years it was in the founders home, and I think that is what gave us pause (or in this case paws). But last year they made the move to their own brick and mortar museum! So it finally came time to give them a go! I was so excited! Now located in Altadena, we pulled into the driveway and there was literally no parking bit any signs or directions about parking. Finally we saw someone who told us to park at the Rite Aide around the corner. Ok. You aren't allowed to bring in bags (which kind of sucks for parents of babies or toddlers), and since they make you park a ways away, you're stuck into paying an extra dollar for them to hold your bag. The more I think about it, the more I call BS on that play. Children 4 and under are free though, so that's something. It was exactly what I was expecting (and some of what I wasn't, which I'll get to in a minute)... wall to wall bunnies! Thousands (literally over 35k)!!! There are several rooms filled floor to ceiling with bunny things. One of the things my son was most looking forward to was the live bunnies and cats advertised. We went in that room and it was disgusting. It smelled like the litter boxes hadn't been cleaned in three weeks. There were rotting bananas on the floor along with poop and hair balls. There was a nice couch in there with plastic on it that was showing bunny related films on a large TV screen. My son wanted to watch, and we did a bit, but I was getting more and more grossed out. The live bunnies were all hiding in places where you couldn't touch them (they are advertised as the only thing you CAN touch in the museum). They are huge though! Very cool. The orange cat was cute too. He let us pet him. There was also a puzzle table for kids in that room, which my son wanted to try... but again... I had to get us out of the room. Upon visiting the upstairs area there were floor puzzles for kids. Maybe this will be ok I thought. But as I got on the floor I noticed how it was literally filthy with cat hair and dirt. Again I was grossed out. We left shortly after. It was tough reviewing The Bunny Museum because I want to support eccentric attractions. It takes guts to create and dedicate your life to something like this. Too many of these types of attractions are dying off. But that said, there is a certain responsibility that business owners... especially museum owners have to meet reasonable cleanliness expectations. This wasn't unavoidable. It is just lack of effort/caring. I have cats. I have friends with bunnies... the smell and condition of this place isn't a necessary side effect that comes with cats and bunnies. If you are open to the public, you as business owners have the responsibility to provide a clean environment for your patrons. Even more so when kids are your target audience! The large bunny outside, the cookie jars and the vintage signs and advertising were the highlights for me. I was very disappointed as I really wanted to rave about this place as enthusiastically as I rave about the idea. I hope they figure out a way to solve the problem. These types of places are a dying breed, and yes it's because it takes so much work to keep them afloat, and I understand it's a small operation... which is why it's hard to give such a low rating. But I take pride in writing honest reviews, and my initial excitement was quickly replaced with the need to escape to fresh air. I hope it improves.

A dusting nightmare. So much crammed into a tiny place. It was too dirty to enjoy really. Saw one live bunny briefly but they were pretty hidden.

It's really fun to look around. It's wayyy bigger than it looks from the outside. I really enjoyed and found everything very interesting. Also some friendly furry friends were there to greet us as well!!

To start this review I want to say that I am a huge rabbit lover. We have house buns and a small collection of bun related items. When we saw this "museum" we moved plans around to drive out to it. We overlooked the lack of parking and the dilapidated exterior of the building. With our Covid cards in hand and masks on, we ventured to the front. After a quick photo in front of the signage we made our way inside. We weren't two steps in the door and we encountered a lady in the front loudly telling us to shut the door. At the door was another family blocking the way into this tight area. Being conscious of social distance, we squeezed ourselves in and shut the door after numerous loud demands to do so. Once inside and free from the door shutting distraction, we paid the $12 entry fee per person. My wife and daughter left the large bags in the car and brought a slim cellphone carrier. Alas this was not good enough and these small items were incarcerated in the lockers. We were given a keychain which also was dangerous to the collection and needed to be placed in a pocket. With the entrance drama behind us we ventured further in. The layout was a mess stacked on top of messes. Imagine stacks of bunny related items with no organization whatsoever. Did I mention not to touch anything? Not that you would want to touch anything due to the lack of sanitation. But the lady yelled out not touch anything several times. Luckily for us the pandemic was in play so we had masks. Without the masks we would succumb to the overwhelming smell of cat urine. This place needs a deep clean. Even without the bunnies living in the building there was old bun poop and hay in many corners. This showed a lack of regard for hygiene. There is a huge collection of anything that says bunny or has a bunny or could be somewhat related to buns. But that's really it. I had hoped for something related to fair treatment of rabbits or promoting good bunny parenting. But no, only random bun junk. If you are a rabbit lover. Stay away. This was a terrible experience for us.

I love this museum! There are literally thousands of bunny-related things displayed in multiple rooms and floors, from figurines to stuffed animals to food containers (think Nesquik, etc) and more. I'd heard about the museum through Atlas Obscura and wanted to make a point to visit it the next time I was in the area. I went with my boyfriend and we both had a really great time. I brought my beloved stuffed bunny from when I was little and we had a nice chat with Candace about the museum. I highly recommend visiting! Of note, this museum is not suitable for young children. The collections are beautiful and some items are quite fragile and have quite a history, so it would probably be better enjoyed by an age-appropriate audience.

This was the creepiest (not in a good way), most depressing "museum" (I use that word loosely) that I've ever been to. It's basically somebody's collection of stuffed animals. Dust, dingy, dark and depressing. One other reviewer said it was like a hoarder's place. EXACTLY! Don't waste your time or your $12!

I went here with Debra R, Jose R, and a group of people. We saw the exhibits in the place. It has a lot of bunny theme stuff and some of it is really narrow. It has a small gift shop.

"For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible." The Bunny Museum is truly something exceptional. It's MUCH larger than anticipated, with endless amounts of wonder hiding around every corner. Me and my bf came here on Valentine's Day and were blown away by the sheer size of the collection as well as the romantic story behind it. A must see for whimsy lovers alike!

If you love Bunnies this is the place for you. They have thousands displayed with some live big bunnies in one of the rooms. The bunnies were huge and out so you could pet them if you chose. The room was very clean and no smell of bunnies or their boxes. The items are categorized by sections of this space. Most are old and worth seeing. My daughter, 13 years , was not thrilled but she went through all. I think younger kids 5-8 will enjoy this museum.

I finally got a chance to visit this museum and wow, what a unique experience! For those expecting a typical museum setup, know ahead of time that you won't get that here. The items displayed at the Bunny Museum are done "salon-style", which means that everything is displayed from ceiling to floor. Every nook and cranny is occupied. To most, this can be visually overwhelming, but I suggest you just take your time making your way through the museum and enjoy the pieces that speak to you the most. For me, that was the vintage items, like the bunny cookie jars, stuffed animals, signs, and figurines. Another favorite area displayed a rabbit-themed pinball machine and several slot machines. There was a movie themed area, with posters from films like Fatal Attraction (in reference to the infamous boiler bunny scene) and Jojo Rabbit; there was a section dedicated to Bugs Bunny memorabilia; and a "chamber of hop horrors" area with items revealing the sinister use of bunnies (like fur coats, rabbit's feet good luck charms, canned food, and taxidermy). There is even an "antiquity" display case with rotating trays. On one of those trays were ancient Roman rings with bunnies engraved on them. Fascinating! There are bunny shaped signs on the walls describing the history or significance of certain pieces. I often missed many of these signs because I was trying to look closely at all the items. Luckily, one of the museum's founders, Candace, was very helpful in directing me to certain signs that she thought I'd find interesting. For example, one of the signs, near a display of framed postage stamps, told the story of how rabbit skin was used in the past to create glue for postage stamps as well as for artist materials like gesso. Even though stories like this are horrid, I found them to be very educational and interesting. Be sure to engage Candace while you're visiting and she will share unique bits of trivia that will make your visit even more enlightening. Don't forget to check out the bathrooms. They are decked out in bunnies as well. I ended up staying at the museum for almost three hours! It was mind blowing seeing so many bunnies in one space. If you love bunnies, you will love it here. There is a live bunny on the premises but unfortunately I missed seeing him. I did spend time with several kitties, though. They were all friendly and super sweet. I read a previous Yelp review that advised that if you meet anyone who enjoyed the Bunny Museum, avoid that person forever. Well, I enjoyed this place a lot and I don't mind if I'm ostracized by people. I love one of a kind places, but I consider myself pretty quirky with an appreciation for the unique and eccentric. Yes, I'm a weirdo and I'm fine with that. Lastly, a few tips: --park in the Rite Aid parking lot --as others have stated and I agree--not sure little kids would enjoy the museum. There are bunny games, toys, and tons of stuffed animals on display, but no one is allowed to touch or play with any of them. I think it would be torturous as a little kid to walk into a room of stuffed animals and not be able to touch anything! Best to bring the little ones to a petting zoo. --Be sure to chat with Candace. She will share interesting bits that will fill out your visit and make it more intriguing. --Don't forget to admire the Covid bunny display with toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Definitely will serve as a time capsule in the future. Also check out the bunny fountain on the patio made by Steve (Candace's husband) during the pandemic, as well as the variety of bunny slippers on the ceiling in the back section of the museum. Just too much to see, but it's all great!

If you like quirky and oddball collections, you might appreciate this museum. It's neat to see people who dedicate their lives to unique attractions. Also, it's a zany love story as it began with one plush bunny gift between the founders and grew into a shared passion that likely strengthens their bond every day. That's beautiful, ain't it!? Remember, this is a holistic experience. You get a fun glimpse into one eccentric couple's world of bunnies and love. I recommend watching their episode of My Crazy Obsession (YouTube) before you go. It will dispel any unrealistic expectations and help you understand what this is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeBp5AlR1DY&t=2s&ab_channel=TLC COLLECTION/SPACE: It is a surprisingly large space (my understanding is that they moved the collection several years ago from their house). It's a ton of bunnies in various formats. The owners of this museum hold the Guinness World Record for most bunny artifacts. Something like 40+ thousand? They are constantly adding and growing the collection as well. They accept donations which is pretty cool although I saw some items that I personally didn't feel added much value to the collection. I definitely got the "quantity over quality" vibe. Not sure if they turn anything away but I'd guess it can get awkward to turn down people, especially friends. Also, maybe their whole thing is "everybunny is welcome" and hey, that's fine. I do think there was so much stuff crammed in there that I missed some of the highlights. Maybe they can do a better job of pointing you toward their *star* artifacts. At times, it felt like being in a dusty attic with a bunch of creepy bunny junk... which for me, isn't necessarily a bad thing, but then again, I love weirdness. ANIMALS: There is a room with chunky bunnies and cats. You can smell it as soon as you walk in. It's intense. There's got to be more they can do to make that room a little less stinky. GIFT SHOP: They have a shelf that constitutes a "gift shop." I understand spacing limitations but I thought they could have done a better job making it stand out from the rest of the museum. Since the museum is just covered with bunny artifacts, the "gift shop" shelf seemed to blend in. I didn't find anything particularly interesting to purchase. LOCKERS: They don't allow any purses which is a bit odd. I suppose it functions to preserve the collection (since it's a tight space). My messenger bag isn't particularly large and I was asked to put it in a locker. I see in previous reviews that they used to charge $1 for this but it appears they no longer do. Not a big deal but I'd definitely be annoyed if I had to pay. A lot of the items in the collection aren't priceless or expensive (the antiques appear to be in glass cases) and if I were them, I'd consider scrapping the locker area and turning it into a better gift shop or a "photo with a bunny" attraction or something that would both generate more profits and be fun for visitors. KIDS: They are not a kids' attraction nor do they claim to be. I totally understand not wanting their grubby paws on their precious collection. Their subject is inherently associated with kids but this is more of a kitsch museum. It's possible that they are missing out on revenue by not appealing to families with kids but hey, I respect their decision as this is their life's work and their vision. PARKING: There is a narrow driveway right outside the entrance (it says "museum parking only") but it's a bit claustrophobic and difficult to back out of (because of street traffic). It's also narrow so you can really only park one car otherwise you'd be blocked in. I recommend skipping the driveway. There is a strip mall next door and there are no signs prohibiting you from parking there. We had no problem parking in that lot, just around the corner. PRICE: It's $12 per person. They accept cards but prefer cash. Normally, I'd say it's a bit steep for what you get. However, it is LA (that Altadena rent can't be cheap) and they are an unconventional attraction that doesn't necessarily appeal to your regular museum-goer. Finally, I know they're struggling after the Covid lockdown. I didn't mind giving them my money. STAFF: I really do appreciate small operations like this one because you get to chat with the owners. I briefly spoke to Candace and she seemed very nice and passionate about the museum. This is just my honest feedback, as a museum-lover and a museum studies major. I hope any criticism is viewed constructively, as it is intended. I wish them well and I do encourage you to support them!

THIS PLACE HAS CATS INSIDE! - I wish I had known this place had animals and cats inside becuase I am allergic, but was an overall enjoyable experience. A little weird and out of the ordinary type of museum but it was very interesting! Candice and Steve own the museum and they seemed like they were very passionate about this place and that they loved it! They seemed super sweet and there were so many interesting facts about bunny's! Worth a visit!

the collection is big but the female owner was mean to us.....maybe not on her best day but she was ruining my mood; well I see the comment so I have to expand a bit- we have been nothing to you two but nice and respectful since we walked in, but the female owner was not like that - we tried to not take it personally while she's having attitude and the tone when she's talking is not nice so i would say that's not I expect to be treated especially you continuously claim it's a " museum " - which I believe your staff here are supposed to be professional????????????? We checked online and we thought closing time is 6:00 pm- If you have a problem with letting these people who don't know exactly what time your " museum" closes in, you can bring it up to them upfront- instead of basically kicking them out later by giving them attitude! Again, the female owner was not just mean to us at the end because we didn't know the place passed the closing time; she's like this the whole time makes us feel uncomfortable.

If you like bunnies and rabbits and coneys you will get a "kick" out of this! Oh and there's two cats but they kind of acted like bunnies, so maybe they were! Good place that's seemed to clean up its act compared to what people were saying 'bout this spot back in 2017! Check it out I dare you :)

Since today is the first day of Spring Break, I have decided to take the kids and pay a quick visit to the museum. Parking is aplenty as one can park in the Rite Aid parking lot next door. The museum is comprised of an eclectic collection of bunny-themed objects, from ornaments to posters. The kids really enjoyed playing with the three cats and one bunny on site in one of the rooms. Overall, I think it is a good place to spend an hour with kids during a break.

***IF YOU SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS YOU SUPPORT THE EXPLOITATION OF THESE POOR BUNNIES*** On Saturday, July 15th at approximately 1:30-2:30pm I went to a "Bunny Museum" located at 2605 N Lake Ave, Altadena CA 91001 I met Candace Frazee and her husband Steve Lubanski who run The Bunny Museum in Altadena, California; they house over approximately 33,000 bunny items as well as six actual rabbits and some cats. There are 6 FLEMISH GIANT rabbits housed in this museum. They were bought from a BREEDER, not adopted from a shelter. These rabbits were living in deplorable conditions. There is NO doubt that neglect occurs in this environment. Some of the 6 rabbits have MASSIVE amounts of fleas and some open wounds. The wounds do not look like they have ever been treated, nor do the rabbits look like they have ever been to a vet. She said that the open wounds were caused from the bunnies fighting with each other. She later stated that the fleas were from her cats going "in and out" of the museum contaminating the bunnies. I also observed the fleas crawling in and around their open wounds. The 6 rabbits clearly did not have enough hay. They had multiple litter boxes but only one tray of hay was available for all 6 rabbits. That particular breed eats more hay than any other rabbit, and hay should be plentiful at ALL times.

The Bunny museum is not so much a museum but more of an extensive collection of bunny themed items in a private home, essentially a live in museum. Every room is decorated with bunny decorum such as stuffed animals, trinkets, dolls, figurines, etc, etc, etc, you name it they have it in a bunny form. I have to respect how dedicated to the theme the bunny museum is, I don't think I've ever seen a theme so tenaciously upheld. The owner said that they were in the Guinness book of World records for the largest collection of bunny items as well as being highlighted in several books. The best part for me was to be able to feed carrots to the pet bunnies who lived there. I think there were about 5 as well as a few very friendly cats that loved to be pet. I thought this was an interesting place, not for everyone but if you are into offbeat museums, live in Pasadena, or adore bunny rabbits it's worth hopping on down.

It was my second time going there and things felt really different since 5 years ago. The entrance fee was absurdly expensive. It felt very money driven. Last time I was here, I walked away feeling the love , this time not so much. The wife was just not pleasant at the entrance, no smile, no hospitality. I felt weird going in. If you are obsessed with bunnies , go; but other than that it was really not worth it ;(

My friend and I were first reluctant to pay the $12 cover charge as we are both broke college students and anything over $5 takes a lot of consideration. That being said, I'm very happy that I paid and would go again. I've always lived 2 mins away from the museum and have drove by it on my way home from work and school and over the years been driven by curiosity at what it possibly could be. The place way exceeded my expectation of what I thought would be a small garage filled with 100 bunnies....I mean, this place was DECKED out. Everywhere I looked there was something I hadn't seen before; the collection clearly is very detailed and way surpasses someone who is a fan of bunnies. These people are like, the supreme overlords... Of bunnies. Highly recommend. They also have live bunnies and a very friendly cat.

The Bunny Museum is amazing! Floor to ceiling bunny objects and memorabilia. So much love and dedication put into creating the collection. Loved the real bunnies and friendly cats. Fascinating and educational facts about bunnies from all over the world. Just an incredibly fun time. You really can't soak it all in with one trip. I will definitely go again next time I'm in the area.

They don't call this the Bunny Museum for nothing. This museum is filled to the brim with everything bunny. From live bunnies to Bugs bunny to stuffed bunnies to bunny documentaries to bunny history, this museum is sure to answer all the questions you probably have about bunnies. Definitely heed the sign for the 13+ room because there are some mature and frightening bunny things in there that scared even me a little bit. One of the highlights is a fantastic episode of "Visiting with Huell Howser." As a long time fan of Huell, I was delighted to see him exploring this Altadena gem. What a guy! There are also live cats which were very friendly and cute. If you visit the bunny museum, you are sure to learn a lot. If there's one thing I've learned it's that bunnies are more than just animals that are the face of Easter; they go back in time and are a huge part of history, media and humanity itself.