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Stop by The Huntington's urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. Volunteers from the L.A. Master Gardener program will be on...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Huntington as the Year of the Rat begins. The two-day (Feb. 1–2) festival includes lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts, Chinese music and...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
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Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Huntington as the Year of the Rat begins. The two-day (Feb. 1–2) festival includes lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts, Chinese music and...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
NOTICE TO VISITORS: MONDAY, FEB. 3 - THE HUNTINGTON IS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO A POWER OUTAGE CAUSED BY HIGH WINDS.
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Award-winning chamber music ensemble Camerata Pacifica perform works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms in this winter concert.
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. General admission. (Cancelled in the event of rain.)
Admission is free on the first Thursday of the month with advance reservations. Free Days are made possible by the generous support of Wells Fargo.
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence speaks with Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, about why archives and libraries exist and why the work they do continues to be important.
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Set the mood for Valentine's Day by creating a heart-shaped floral design and making cocktails inspired by the themes of love and friendship in this workshop presented jointly by Flower Duet and...
Artist Richard Scott conducts eight drawing classes focusing on the art, architecture, and gardens of The Huntington. Sessions are suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to...
China's dark teas, such as ripe Pu'er and Liu Bao, are relatively unknown in the west. A unique secondary fermentation process gives them their distinctive flavor. Join Linda Louie from Bana Tea...
Stop by The Huntington's urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. Volunteers from the L.A. Master Gardener program will be on...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning traditional Chinese brush painting techniques with artist Peifang Liang and create your own lucky new year painting to mark the Year of the Rat. Ages 7 and...
Make your own valentines for friends and family, inspired by tokens of affection from centuries past. This drop-in activity highlights examples of vintage greeting cards from the Nancy and Henry...
Hundreds of gorgeous blooms compete for top honors at The Huntington's two-day (Feb. 8–9) annual Camellia Show, co-sponsored by the Southern California Camellia Society. View the exhibits, shop...
Hundreds of gorgeous blooms compete for top honors at The Huntington's two-day (Feb. 8–9) annual Camellia Show, co-sponsored by the Southern California Camellia Society. View the exhibits, shop...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Learn about the history of the Japanese Garden's ceremonial teahouse and the traditions behind its use. Informal tours are offered at 20-minute intervals on the second Monday of every month.
Huntington Circle and President's Circle Society of Fellows Members are invited to a special reception for The Hilton Als Series: Lynette...
Join Roy Ritchie, senior research associate at The Huntington, for a series of lectures that examine a number of themes in the art of the West. The American West, with its vast plains and towering...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. General admission. (Cancelled in the event of rain.)
Sommelier Brad Owen leads an in-depth lecture and tasting exploring the wines of Spain, which are considered among the greatest in the world.
Peter Stallybrass, professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania, focuses on a single letter that Elizabeth Barrett wrote to Hugh Stuart Boyd, a scholar with whom she was passionately in...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Horticulturist Jason Wiley of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum discusses how to design a "moonlight garden" featuring drought-tolerant, night-blooming plants and other features that lend magic to...
Across history, culture, time, and space—transcending every division and divide—humans all share a connection to the stars. Journey through the night sky in song with the world premiere of We Look...
Fall in love...every time you visit! Enjoy sweet treats, beautiful blooms, romantic treasures and more!
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Artist Richard Scott conducts eight drawing classes focusing on the art, architecture, and gardens of The Huntington. Sessions are suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to...
Discover love stories in many forms, from intricate 19th-century valentines to European works of art, in a gallery discussion with Maite Gomez-Rejón of ArtBites. After the tour, prepare comfort...
Stop by The Huntington's urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. Volunteers from the L.A. Master Gardener program will be on...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Stop by the Chinese Garden and enjoy stories about mythological monsters while keeping an eye out for artist Nina Katchadourian's Strange Creature, a kinetic sculpture temporarily installed in the...
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
The Huntington is open on President's Day, Feb. 17.
This two-part exhibition explores The Huntington's role in documenting the human experience through more than 100 items from the Library collections.
...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
David MacLaren, Curator, Asian Gardens, takes Society of Fellows members on a walking tour of The Huntington's historic Camellia Garden, which is known internationally as one of the largest and...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Learn to create watercolors inspired by the art of Chinese brush painting in this monthly class with artist Nan Rae. Newcomers welcome.
Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. General admission. (Cancelled in the event of rain.)
Join us for a Scholarly Scuffle to debate the relative greatness of two 18th-century British painters: Thomas Gainsborough and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Supporting Gainsborough is Melinda McCurdy, The...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Alain Touwaide, historian of botany, medicine, and medicinal plants, explores related topics in a four-part seminar series. The theme for the 2020 season is Reading Historical Gardens, with...
S.E. Kile, assistant professor of Chinese literature at the University of Michigan, examines the first two Chinese works that considered garden design as an art: Ji Cheng's Yuanye (Fashioning...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra brings their In Focus: Beethoven program to The Huntington.
Huntington Members may take 10% off concert ticket purchases by entering code HUNTING10. LACO...
Learn the ancient art of growing and shaping miniature trees in this hands-on workshop for adults, presented in conjunction with the weekend's Bonsai-a-Thon event. Each participant receives a...
Kids learn about the art of bonsai in this hands-on workshop, then take home their own miniature tree to grow. Ages 7 and up. (Fee includes one child and one accompanying adult.)
Artist Richard Scott conducts eight drawing classes focusing on the art, architecture, and gardens of The Huntington. Sessions are suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to...
Stop by The Huntington's urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. Volunteers from the L.A. Master Gardener program will be on...
Southern California bonsai masters share their passion for the art form in this annual event that includes exhibits, demonstrations, prize drawings, a "bonsai bazaar," and a live auction at 3 p.m...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Southern California bonsai masters share their passion for the art form in this annual event that includes exhibits, demonstrations, prize drawings, a "bonsai bazaar," and a live auction at 3 p.m...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Showcasing new work by artists selected for a yearlong collaboration with Los Angeles arts organization Clockshop, this exhibition marks the fourth year of The Huntington's /five initiative. The...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Dr. John Mulchaey, Director, The Carnegie Observatories, discusses current controversies in astronomical debates, and describes how research in the coming decade may finally resolve some of...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. General admission. (Cancelled in the event of rain.)
This year's Founders' Day Lecture features American historian Drew Gilpin Faust—the 28th president of Harvard University (retired June 2018) and the first woman to serve in that role. Faust...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Civil War scholar and former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust explores the ways The Huntington's collections have served as a critical resource for our understanding of the Civil War. Although...
Explore the wonders of the plant world through discussion and hands-on lab time in this monthly series for "citizen scientists" led by Jim Folsom, the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical...
Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence speaks with Drew Gilpin Faust, former president of Harvard and Civil War scholar, about the importance of the humanities.
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
![John Frederick Crease (British), The house we tiffined in, in the Gardens... [Canton, China], 1858, Albumen photograph [Source: Royal British Columbia Museum]](https://www.huntington.org/sites/default/files/styles/events_image/public/events/unscholarly-gardens_500.jpg?itok=20w4Pt-I&c=298b6a182ccd20df1eea6197d03f7cc6)
The image of a "Chinese garden" that most often comes to mind is that of the white-walled, gray-tiled gardens built by scholar-officials and merchants in the city of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty...
Artist Richard Scott conducts eight drawing classes focusing on the art, architecture, and gardens of The Huntington. Sessions are suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists who want to...
Stop by The Huntington's urban agriculture site during its weekly open hours and pick up some fresh ideas for sustainable gardening. Volunteers from the L.A. Master Gardener program will be on...
Recent portrait-like paintings by contemporary British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye are displayed adjacent to the historic Thornton Portrait Gallery at The Huntington in an exhibition curated by...
Get up close and personal with figures depicted in works of art in this hands-on "Gallery Party" that will make you want to strike a pose. Explore Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's paintings of fictional...
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