The Hungtington Library, Art Collections and Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
626-405-2100
http://huntington.org
Mon, Weds-Fri: 12p-4:30p
Sat-Sun: 10:30a-4:30p
Closed certain holidays, and other holidays may have different hours.
Free parking
Prices for Weekdays / Weekends, Monday Holidays
Adults $15 / $20
Seniors 65+ $12 / $15
Students $10 / $10
Youth (5-11) $6 / $6
Free on the first Thursday of each month with advance tickets.
The Huntington Library collection is full of rare books and manuscripts in the fields of British and American history and literature. There is a general public library as well as a qualified researcher library. In total, there are more than 6 million items, including the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and a Gutenberg Bible on vellum. The library also has a large collection of materials on the American west and its settlement including the development of Southern California.
The Art Collection hosts a comprehensive collection of 18th and 19th century British and French Art, including Gainsborough's Blue Boy and Lawrence's Pinkie. There is also a collection of American art ranging from the 1690s to 1950s. The collections include paintings and sculptures.
The Botanical Gardens are beautifully arranged over rolling gardens and feature a Rose Garden, Desert Garden, Japanise Garden, and Chinese Garden, among others. There is also a Botanical Education Center with 'teaching' gardens.
They are also known for their Tea Room and Cafe.
Contact The Huntington for its latest information and special exhibits.
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