The Huntington
The Huntington is a research and cultural center surrounded by 120 acres spread across 12 specialized gardens. Originally the private estate of railroad magnate Henry Huntington, it is one of Southern California's must-see cultural destinations with magnificent collections of rare books, manuscripts, and famous works of art including Gainsborough's "The Blue Boy," Mary Cassatt's "Breakfast in Bed," a Gutenberg Bible, an illuminated manuscript of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, and a First Folio edition of Shakespeare.
Plan Your Visit
Advance online reservations are now required on weekends, holidays, and peak seasons. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekdays.
Open 10am - 5pm Wednesday - Monday; closed on Tuesdays
Learn more details on planning your visit, here.
Botanical Gardens
- Australian Garden
- California Garden
- Camellia Garden
- Children's Garden
- Chinese Garden
- Conservatory
- Desert Garden
- Herb Garden
- Japanese Garden
- Jungle Garden
- Lily Ponds
- Palm Garden
- Ranch Garden
- Rose Garden
- Shakespeare Garden
- Subtropical Garden
- Garden Sculptures & Fountains
- Mausoleum
Art Collections
- British and European Art
- American Art
- Asian Art
Library
The research library attracts more than 1,700 scholars each year and awards approximately 150 grants annually for advanced humanities research.
Admission on Weekdays
- Adults | $25
- Seniors (65+) | $21
- Students (12-18, or with full-time student ID) | $21
- Military (with ID) | $21
- Youth (4-11) | $13
- Group Tours (15 or more) | $19 per person
- Children (under 4) | Free
- Members | Free
Admission on Weekends
- Adults | $29
- Seniors (65+) | $24
- Students (12-18, or with full-time student ID) | $24
- Military (with ID) | $24
- Youth (4-11) | $13
- Group Tours (15 or more) | $23 per person
- Children (under 4) | Free
- Members | Free
Free Day
Free Day tickets are released to the public on the last Thursday of every month at 9am.
Details
Distance From Pasadena Convention Center: 2.6Occupancy: 240
Meeting Rooms: 9
Largest Meeting Room: 5000
Amenities
- Kid-Friendly
- Only In Pasadena
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting Spaces
Ahmanson Classroom
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 100 |
| Theater | 120 |
| Banquet | 96 |
Haaga Hall
- Area: 5,000 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 300 |
| Theater | 400 |
| Banquet | 240 |
| Class Room | 112 |
Nan's Courtyard
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 60 |
| Banquet | 48 |
Nancy Barry Munger Terrace
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 80 |
| Banquet | 56 |
Richards Courtyard
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 80 |
| Theater | 60 |
| Banquet | 50 |
Rose Garden Tea Room
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 100 |
| Banquet | 100 |
Rose Hills Foundation Garden Court
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 250 |
| Theater | 250 |
| Banquet | 160 |
Rothenberg Hall
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 374 |
Stewart R. Smith Board Room
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 60 |
| Theater | 70 |
| Banquet | 56 |
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May 1
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 (626) 405-2100 Website
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