Caltech
Caltech has helped keep Pasadena at the forefront of innovation—from fueling the growth of the aerospace industry to developing novel renewable energy technologies—for more than a century. Celebrated in popular culture on “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family,” Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that brings together some of the brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions and pressing societal challenges. Its faculty and alumni have won 47 Nobel Prizes to date.
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Caltech History & Architectural Tour Service
The Caltech History & Architectural Tour Service (CHATS) is a Caltech Women's Club community service. Tours are typically given on the fourth Thursday of the academic year from September to May except on holiday weeks. Tours last from 1.5 to 2 hours. Reservations are required.
During the summer, there is a chance to see Caltech's beautiful architecture on Caltech's 60 Minute Self-Guided Walking Tour.
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Distance From Pasadena Convention Center: 1.1 MilesAmenities
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Meeting Spaces
Athanaeum
Configuration | Occupancy |
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Reception | 800 |
Beckman Auditorium
Configuration | Occupancy |
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Reception | 1136 |
Beckman Mall (Lawn)
Ramo Auditorium
Configuration | Occupancy |
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Reception | 371 |
The Dining Room
Configuration | Occupancy |
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Reception | 150 |
Banquet | 150 |
The Library
The Patio
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