Huntington 101
Wed., Aug. 12, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Wed., Aug. 19, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Two Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19 | Tickets: $100
Munger Research Center, Ahmanson Reading Room
In this two-part series, Randy Shulman takes participants on a journey through The Huntington’s origins, history, and renaissance, as well as the dramatic changes over the past 30 years. The class concludes with a special reception on the second night.
Schedule
August 12: Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Library’s conservation lab, where bound and flat objects are restored and conserved. Attendees will meet Kristi Westberg, Senior Book and Paper Conservator, who will share an overview of her work and lead a lab tour.
August 19: Meet Vanessa Wilkie, William A. Moffett Senior Curator of Medieval Manuscripts and British History and Head of Library Curatorial, who will give attendees a peek into the curator’s role in the Library and how they manage and grow the collections. Attendees will also learn about a few rare objects and their fascinating history.
In order to ensure space for new participants, we ask that only those who have not taken the class previously sign up.
Day of Program
- Please check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 beginning at 5 p.m.
- Class is held in the Ahmanson Reading Room in the Munger Research Center.
- Admission to The Huntington is included for both Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m.
For questions about this event, please contact publicprograms@huntington.org.
About the Class Facilitator
Randy Shulman
Shulman is the Senior Vice President for Advancement and External Relations. He works closely with and promotes collaboration among the president, senior staff, and governing boards to build relationships and fund operating and strategic initiatives.
Randy’s history of involvement with The Huntington is now in its 46th year. He started at The Huntington as a 12-year-old volunteer with a dream—to have a chance to someday make a difference in this special place.
“The Huntington is something we in the San Gabriel Valley should be very proud of,” says Shulman, “Aside from becoming the stewards of a large piece of America’s social history DNA for scholars, on the public side we can help immerse students, teachers, and casual visitors in the beauty of nature, art, and humanities. We can offer many fine examples of what makes life worth living.”
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
- Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
- To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
- To receive a refund or request a reservation change, you must contact publicprograms@huntington.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event date will not be refunded, and reservation changes are not guaranteed. Tickets are nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for vouchers or future credit.
- Members may receive a discount for up to two tickets when applicable.
Top image: The Huntington Art Gallery is the former home of Henry and Arabella Huntington. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
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