Museum of Neon Art

The Museum of Neon Art (MONA), in Glendale, California, United States, is an art museum that exhibits historic neon signs, and electric and kinetic art. The collection notably includes neon signs from the Brown Derby and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. History Arts District (1981–1992) MONA was founded in 1981 by Lili Lakich and Richard Jenkins. Universal CityWalk (1993–1995) In 1993, MONA moved to Universal CityWalk. Grand Hope Park (1996–2007) In 1996, MONA moved to Grand Hope Park, in the South Park district of Downtown Los Angeles. Historic Core (2008–2011) In 2008, MONA moved to Downtown Los Angeles ' Historic Core, but. Collection The museum holds numerous items, including neon art, clocks, photographs, and neon signs. Some objects in the Museum's collection include: Derby sign from Brown Derby (1929) "Rugs" sign from Pasadena Rug Mart, an early Armenian American -owned business (1930s) Sign from Matsuno Sushi in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, one of the few businesses to survive the Internment of Japanese Americans (1930s) Sign from Billy's Deli, one of the few Jewish business in Glendale during its sundown town era (1950s).