Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
For those interested in book purchases, Octavia’s Bookshelf will sell books after the event (Huntington Membership discounts do not apply). We also encourage you to visit Octavia’s Bookshelf, located at 1353 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104.
Founders’ Day is observed annually at The Huntington in honor of Henry E. and Arabella Huntington’s roles in envisioning and establishing the institution. Each year, the program explores topics connected to The Huntington and the rich history of its location in the San Gabriel Valley. Recent featured guests include artist Sandy Rodriguez (2021), writer Charles Yu (2022), and graphic designer Silas Munro and curator Pilar Tompkins Rivas (2023).
Image: Notes for Parable of the Sower, ca. 1989, OEB 1704, Octavia E. Butler Papers, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.