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Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight

Betye Saar's Huntington-commissioned site-specific installation: a 17-foot vintage wooden canoe with found objects including birdcages and antlers.

Now showing11 Nov 2023 – 30 Nov 2027

Mineo Mizuno: Homage to Nature

Outdoor sculpture in the Stroll Garden of charred Sierra Nevada timber and glazed ceramic teardrops, on forest destruction and regrowth.

Now showing25 May 2024 – 25 May 2029

Mercedes Dorame—Deliquescence: Sites of Transformation

Tongva artist Mercedes Dorame's commissioned installation on Southern California's freshwater springs: photographs, painting, sculpture, ceramics and a Tongva-poetry soundscape.

Now showing22 Mar – 31 Mar 2029

Sandy Rodriguez: Book 13

Sandy Rodriguez's largest installation to date, including a 20-foot map of the United States painted on hand-processed amate-fiber paper.

Now showing22 Mar – 26 Apr 2027

"This Land Is ..." Exhibition

Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, diverse perspectives on nature, nation, and the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Now showing14 Jun – 11 Jan 2027

Stories from the Library: The Mirror of the Moon

How artists, scientists, writers, and dreamers across centuries have traced their ideas onto the lunar surface.

Now showing27 Jun – 30 Nov

Stories from the Library: Damaged Goods

How damaged objects, visible mistakes, and imperfections make library materials more compelling, beautiful, and revealing.

Now showing27 Jun – 30 Nov

Doyle Lane: Master of Clay

First major museum retrospective on Los Angeles ceramic artist Doyle Lane (1923-2002).

Now showing13 Sept – 1 Mar 2027

Laura Aguilar: Day of the Dead

Photographs by Laura Aguilar made 1984-1992 documenting Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Los Angeles, drawn from her estate.

Now showing20 Sept – 1 Mar 2027

Petromania: Obsessing About Stones in Asia and America

Viewing stones, paintings and rare books tracing a millennium of collecting remarkable rocks in China, Japan and the US, in the Chinese Garden's Studio for Lodging the Mind.

Upcoming31 Jan 2027 – 27 Mar 2027

Permanent Collections

Borderlands

19th-century-to-today American artwork in dialogue with contemporary installations offering fresh perspectives on American art.

Permanent collection

Reimagined American Art Galleries

Seven newly unveiled galleries presenting the Huntington's American art collection.

Permanent collection

Visitor Information

How much does The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens cost?

Standard adult admission to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is $29. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens?

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is open Wed-Mon 10am-5pm, closed Tuesdays. Reservations required Fri-Sun, holidays, and 2026 peak seasons (Mar 27-Apr 12, Jun 26-Jul 5, Nov 20-29, Dec 18-Jan 3).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens?

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is located at 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108, in the San Marino area of Los Angeles. The nearest stations are Allen L Line Station (Metro Rail) — about 1.5 miles north, no direct bus link, Metro Local Line 79 (bus) and Pasadena ARTS bus (Del Mar & Allen stop).

What can I see at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens?

130 acres of botanical gardens, a rare-book library, and art collections in San Marino; weekend visits need a timed-entry reservation. Current highlights include Stories from the Library: The Mirror of the Moon, "This Land Is ..." Exhibition and Borderlands.

Do I need to book The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.