Huntington Library

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Huntington Library building exterior in San Marino, Los Angeles area

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Collections-based educational and research institution houses an extensive art collection with a focus on 18th- and 19th-century European art and 17th- to mid-20th-century American art.

General Information

Hours:
Wednesday to Monday: 10am to 5pm
Closed Tuesday
Check-in closes at 4:15pm
Fees:
Adults: $29 (weekdays) / $34 (weekends & peak)
Seniors (65+): $24–$28
Students (12–18): $24–$28
Children (4–11): $13–$15
Children under 4: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Pasadena (5 mi), Los Angeles (10 mi)
Seasons:
Open year-round; best in spring for blooming gardens and fall for mild weather
Location:
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
Website:
huntington.org

How to Get There

From Pasadena (5 mi): Take CA-110 S toward Los Angeles, exit at Orange Grove Blvd, head east, then turn right onto Allen Ave and continue to Oxford Rd to reach the entrance of The Huntington.

Overview

The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in San Marino is a research institution and cultural center created by railroad magnate Henry Huntington and his wife Arabella, with a Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare folios, and 18th–19th-century European art including Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy. Its 130 acres of themed gardens include the Japanese, Chinese and Desert gardens and rose garden, and a tea room. It is a full-day visit, and timed tickets are recommended.

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Chinese Garden at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California
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Spring blooms in the Herb Garden at the Huntington Library, San Marino
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Art gallery inside the Huntington Library in San Marino, California
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Japanese Garden at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California
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Chinese garden pagoda and pond at the Huntington Library, San Marino
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Huntington Library building facade in San Marino, California
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The Blue Boy painting by Thomas Gainsborough at the Huntington Library
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