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Experience Spring at The Huntington

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A vector illustration of a Rose garden with a large stone sculptural feature surrounded by blooming flowers and large trees.A vector illustration of a Rose garden with a large stone sculptural feature surrounded by blooming flowers and large trees.

From early blossoms to late-spring color, the gardens change week by week. Plan a visit, explore exhibitions and family activities, and come back to see what’s new. 

Reservations required Friday–Sunday, holidays, and various peak seasons.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE SPRING BLOOMS?

Wondering when to come? Spring doesn’t happen all at once—different flowers bloom week after week across the gardens. 

Learn what’s blooming, when to visit, and how to time your day.

READ THE BLOOM GUIDE
READ THE BLOOM GUIDE
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Follow the Season as It Changes

What’s Blooming

This Week's Flowers

Prepare for a Spring Outing

Plan Your Visit

Join Us Soon

Spring Events

Spring Break at The Huntington

Plan a day outdoors

Info for Families
A map of The Huntington's buildings and gardens, with the numbers 1-8 pointing out various locations on a self-guided tour geared for kids.

Just-for-Kids Tour

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Children's Garden

Two kids try an experiment with flower pollen in the Conservatory.

The Conservatory

Keep the discovery going at home

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Botanical Videos for Kids

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Color Our Collections

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Bookmark Making

Things to Do Together

Inspiring programming

View the full calendar
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51st Annual Spring Plant Sale

Fri.–Sun., April 24–26 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Appreciate Art

Art during bloom season
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Explore Literary Treasures

Stories from the Library

What’s Blooming This Season

Check this week's blooms
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Event

Now Blooming: The Orchid Collection

Nov. 5, 2026–Oct. 1, 2027
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Event

Now Blooming: California Native Plants

Feb. 17, 2026–April 30, 2026
Countless pink flowers bloom along a cluster of tree branches.
Event

Now Blooming: Redbud Trees

Feb. 15, 2026–March 24, 2026
Two clusters of large orange flowers with yellow centers.
Event

Now Blooming: Clivia

Feb. 17, 2026–April 30, 2026
Rose 'Easy Does It'
Event

Now Blooming: Roses

April 15, 2026–Dec. 15, 2026
Orange-red aloe ferox with raindrops
Event

Now Blooming: Aloes

Nov. 15, 2026–April 5, 2027
Purple blooming wisteria.
Event

Now Blooming: Wisteria

March 18, 2026–April 15, 2026
A large Cymbidium orchid with yellow-orange blooms, in a garden.
Event

Now Blooming: Cymbidium Pauwelsii 'Kessander' Orchid

April 15, 2026–May 20, 2026

Stay Longer: Dine and Gift

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Spring Brunch in the Garden Court

Sun., April 5 | 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
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Dine at the Rose Garden Tea Room

Menu and Reservations
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Designed for Spring

Buy the Art Print
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Visit the Giant Jellycat Bunny

Snap a selfie with the traveling plushie at The Huntington Store through April 28. While you’re here, shop our collection of beloved Jellies. The best assortment is available in-store.

The Huntington Store is open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday–Monday. Closed on Tuesdays.

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Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Art During Bloom Season

Pair the gardens with galleries — exhibitions change as the season unfolds.

View all Exhibitions

Explore Spring Stories

Read news and research

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Verso

Interactive Guide Puts Birds on the Map

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Verso

A Focus on Plants: Photography’s Long Infatuation with Botany

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News

Saving the World’s Loneliest Plant

A large bumblebee on a blue salvia flower.
Verso

Buzzy, Fuzzy, and Wild: Celebrating Peak Pollinator Season

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To Mother, With Love

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Verso

Women Computing the Stars

Watch on Social Media

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The Rose Garden on TikTok

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Walking the Rose Garden in May at Sunset

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Desert Garden Puyas on Instagram

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Walking the Japanese Garden on a Spring Morning

Plan Your Spring Visit

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Plan Your Visit

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Helpful Info, Events, and Activities for Families

The Huntington is committed to accessibility for all visitors.

Accessibility

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Detail view of Spring at The Huntington by Don Durfur. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.