Garden; and the Rose Garden. Rose the and Garden;
; the Desert Garden; the Japanese Japanese the Garden; Desert the ; Garden Garden 流芳園
Garden of Flowing Fragrance, or the Chinese Chinese the or Fragrance, Flowing of Garden
the 207-acre grounds. Highlights include the the include Highlights grounds. 207-acre the
than a dozen principal gardens cover 120 acres of of acres 120 cover gardens principal dozen a than
exhibition of color and a constant delight. More More delight. constant a and color of exhibition
The Botanical Gardens are an ever-changing ever-changing an are Gardens Botanical The
BOTANICAL GARDENS BOTANICAL
The West Hall of the Library hosts changing exhibitions. changing hosts Library the of Hall West The
Exhibition Hall and Dibner Hall of the History of Science. Science. of History the of Hall Dibner and Hall Exhibition
permanent displays of library materials include the Main Main the include materials library of displays permanent
from the 11th century to the present. Galleries with with Galleries present. the to century 11th the from
history, literature, art, and the history of science stretching stretching science of history the and art, literature, history,
libraries concentrated in the fields of British and American American and British of fields the in concentrated libraries
The Library is one of the world’s great independent research research independent great world’s the of one is Library The
the MaryLou and George Boone Gallery. Boone George and MaryLou the
LIBRARY
temporary exhibitions are mounted in in mounted are exhibitions temporary
Galleries of American Art. Major Major Art. American of Galleries
can be found in the Virginia Steele Scott Scott Steele Virginia the in found be can
and Arabella Huntington. American art art American Huntington. Arabella and
Gallery, the former residence of Henry Henry of residence former the Gallery,
art is displayed in the Huntington Art Art Huntington the in displayed is art
17th to the mid-20th century. European European century. mid-20th the to 17th
century and American art from the late late the from art American and century
art from the 15th to the early 20th 20th early the to 15th the from art
The Art Collections focus on European European on focus Collections Art The ART COLLECTIONS ART
WELCOME! GENERAL INFORMATION The Huntington is a private nonprofit collections-based research and educational institution founded in 1919 by HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from Henry E. Huntington. Huntington was an exceptional noon to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday (and Monday businessman who built a financial empire in Southern holidays) from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer Hours California. He was also a man of vision—with a special (Memorial Day through Labor Day): 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 interest in rare books, art, and gardens. During his lifetime, p.m., closed Tuesdays and major holidays. Check website he amassed the core of one of the finest research libraries in for specifics. the world, assembled a spectacular art collection, and THE HUNTINGTON STORE: The store carries a superb established an array of botanical variety of gifts, books, jewelry, toys, and other items related gardens with plants from a to The Huntington’s collections. Shop on site or online, at geographic range spanning thehuntingtonstore.org. MAP AND GUIDE the globe. The Huntington’s collections REFRESHMENTS: The café serves a range of tasty offerings have continued to grow since in a casual setting, from salads and soups to sandwiches Henry Huntington’s time, serving and pizza. The Rose Garden Tea Room serves English tea. up a feast for the senses and For tea reservations, call 626-683-8131. Enjoy coffee and intellect, linked by a devotion to gelato in our Coffee Shop. Chinese delicacies, tea, and other research, education, and beauty. refreshments are available in the Chinese Garden tea shop. Enjoy your visit! PHOTOGRAPHY: Flashbulbs and tripods may not be used in the buildings. Wedding and portrait photography by HENRY AND ARABELLA appointment only: [email protected]. HUNTINGTON PETS: Only service animals are permitted. Henry Edwards Huntington was born in 1850 in Oneonta, N.Y. PICNICS: Not permitted on the grounds. In 1872, he went to work for his uncle, Collis P. Huntington, WHEELCHAIRS: A limited number of nonmotorized one of the owners of the Central Pacific Railroad. This wheelchairs are available for loan. We urge you to reserve work led him west to California. In 1903, he purchased the one in advance of your visit by calling 626-405-2125 San Marino Ranch and began transforming it into what is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. now The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Unreserved wheelchairs may be available on a first-come, Botanical Gardens. first-served basis near the ticket kiosk area. In 1913, Huntington married Arabella Duval MEMBERSHIP: About a third of The Huntington’s annual Huntington, the widow of his uncle Collis. She was operating budget depends on the generosity of Members. Henry’s age and shared his Benefits to Members include free admission, a Huntington interests in collecting. As one Store discount, invitations to special events, and, at selected of the most important art levels, admission during nonpublic hours. Information collectors of her generation, available at the Membership window, by calling she was highly influential in 626-405-2124, or by visiting on the web at huntington.org. the development of the Huntington’s European art TELEPHONE: 626-405-2100 collection. Henry E. Huntington died in 1927; Arabella predeceased him by three years. Both are buried in the mausoleum on the property.
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