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
14 botanical gardens and select galleries are open at this time with capacity limits. All visitors must reserve tickets online in advance. Tickets are made available each Tuesday at noon for the following week, Wed.–Tues. 1919 cafe is open with a delicious selection of grab-and-go options, snacks and beverages including wine and beer. Tip: Pre-order a delicious picnic box to be ready when you visit (48-hour notice required).
For more details on planning your visit, visit http://huntington.org/
Gallery Reopening
Select galleries open include the first floor of the Huntington Art Gallery where The Blue Boy is on view, and the MaryLou and George Boone Gallery and a portion of the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art where the exhibition “Made in L.A. 2020” debuted on Saturday at both The Huntington and the Hammer Museum.
Botanical Gardens
- Australian Garden
- California Garden
- Camellia Garden
- Children's Garden (temporarily closed)
- Conservatory (temporarily closed)
- Desert Garden
- Herb Garden
- Japanese Garden
- Jungle Garden
- Lily Ponds
- Palm Garden
- Rach Garden
- Rose Garden
- Shakespeare Garden
- Subtropical Garden
Art Collection
Galleries are closed at this time.
- Huntington Gallery (former home of the Huntingtons, European Art)
- Virginia Steele Scott Galleries (American Art)
- MaryLou and George Boone Gallery (rotating exhibitions and art on loan)
- Reseach Library (exhibits from the Huntington collection)
Library
The research library attracts more than 1,700 scholars each year and awards approximately 150 grants annually for advanced humanities research.
Admission
Tickets are released every other Tuesday for the next two weeks.
Non-Members must buy tickets online in advance.
Members must reserve tickets online in advance. A limited number of member tickets are released daily by 9:30 am for same day visitation.
Weekdays
- Adults | $25
- Seniors (65+) | $21
- Students (12-18, or with full-time student ID) | $21
- Youth (4-11) | $13
- Children (under 4) | Free
- Groups (15 or more) | $19 per person
- Members | Free
Weekends
- Adults | $29
- Seniors (65+) | $24
- Students (12-18, or with full-time student ID) | $24
- Youth (4-11) | $13
- Children (under 4) | Free
- Groups (15 or more) | $23 per person
- Members | Free
Free Day
Admission to The Huntington is free on the first Thursday of every month with advance tickets. Details
Venue Information
Max Capacity: 4,000
Indoor/Outdoor Space
