Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Oak Meadow
A new landscape of shade, beauty, and biodiversity
Named in honor of our national tree, this expansive landscape bridges the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art, the MaryLou and George Boone Gallery, and The Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science. Designed as a welcoming gathering space, Oak Meadow features California native plants alongside North American species adapted to Southern California’s distinctive climate, as well as iconic American trees.
A Landscape for Regeneration
Oak Meadow brings together California native plants and North American species adapted to Southern California’s distinctive climate, creating a landscape that reflects both regional ecology and iconic American habitats. Designed as a welcoming gathering space, the meadow demonstrates how gardens can respond to limited water resources and a changing climate while supporting biodiversity.
Part of THIS LAND IS …, Oak Meadow contributes to a cross-institutional exploration of how land shapes identity, history, and the American experience—connecting the natural world with the stories held in The Huntington’s library, art, and botanical collections.
Expanded pathways and a shaded lawn anchored by North American oaks—including Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), Engelmann Oak (Q. engelmannii), and Valley Oak (Q. lobata)—structure the space. These keystone species sustain complex ecosystems, supporting insects, pollinators, birds, mammals, fungi, and lichens, while offering shade, stability, and cultural meaning.
