Experience Winter at The Huntington
Cultivate your curiosity and make memories with loved ones as you experience art and blooming gardens, find unique gifts, and gather in community.
Featured Winter Highlights
The Gift of Membership
Share an oasis of culture and art, amid 130 acres of breathtaking gardens.
Members enjoy:
- Free admission for up to two named adult cardholders in the same household
- Invitations to Members events and programs
- Savings on select lectures and classes
- Huntington Store discount
Gift Voucher for the Rose Garden Tea Room
Treat someone special in your life to a decadent dining experience. Enjoy a selection of teas, seasonal house-made scones, and a variety of savory and sweet offerings.
Gift vouchers available in person only in the Rose Garden Tea Room and 1919 Cafe.
Art Print: Winter at The Huntington
Bring home an artist’s depiction of our renowned Chinese Garden, bursting with blooming winter color and some of the wildlife found there, including a white egret, painted turtles, and carp.
The Store: Holiday Gift Guide
Discover inspiring gifts for the curious, featuring over 250 carefully curated ideas. Discover Huntington exclusives and rare treasures from across the globe.
Shipping: Delivery prior to Dec. 24 is no longer available. Please visit us in store. In-store purchases available through Dec. 23.
Historic Holiday Harmonies at The Huntington
Dec. 18 | 7:30—9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Join the musicians of the Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles (GFBLA) for the premiere of rediscovered holiday music from the Jay T. Last Collection in The Huntington archives.
Viewing Stones Show
Dec. 26—30 | 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Free with general admission
Practiced in Asia for centuries and gaining popularity around the world, the art of viewing stones invites contemplation of the subtle, often fanciful forms that have been shaped by nature, the elements, and time.
Second Sundays: Japanese New Year
Sun., Jan. 11, 2026 | 12–3 p.m.
Free with general admission
Celebrate the new year at the Japanese Heritage Shōya House with traditional Shōgatsu (New Year’s) activities—including taiko drumming, botanical craft-making, and ikebana floral arrangements at this event for visitors of all ages.
Art Exhibitions
Stories from the Library
Huntington Art GallerySat., Dec. 13, 2025–Mon., June 15, 2026From the Gutenberg Bible to plans for the first Los Angeles skyscraper, from the everyday writings of Charlotte Brontë and Octavia E. Butler to an ink-blotted page of Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography—this new exhibition series features both notable and unexpected collection materials in conversation with other works, many of which have never been exhibited before.
News Release: “Stories from the Library: ‘From Brontë to Butler’ and ‘Looking to Learn’”
Radical Histories: Chicano Prints from the Smithsonian American Art Museum
MaryLou and George Boone GalleryOn view until Mon., March 2, 2026This traveling exhibition explores how Chicano artists have used printmaking as a tool for resistance, community engagement, and the reclamation of cultural identity.
the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington
Huntington Art Gallery, Chinese Garden, and Japanese GardenOn view until Mon., Oct. 26, 2026The Huntington presents the evocative works of acclaimed British artist and author Edmund de Waal in “the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington.” This yearlong exhibition features de Waal’s site-specific installations at three iconic Huntington sites: the Huntington Art Gallery, the Chinese Garden, and the Japanese Garden.
Reimagined American Art Galleries
Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American ArtOngoing permanent exhibitionDiscover seven newly unveiled galleries of American art.
News Release: The Huntington Adds Significant and Rare Works to Its Art Museum
News Release: The Huntington Acquires Rare Civil War Painting
News Release: Spotlight on Three Southern California Artists
Special Holiday Hours
Reservations required Friday–Sunday, holidays, and various peak seasons.
| Thanksgiving | Thu., Nov. 27 | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri., Nov. 28 | Open |
| Day before Christmas Eve | Tue., Dec. 23 | Open |
| Christmas Eve | Wed., Dec. 24 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Thu., Dec. 25 | Closed |
| Day before New Year’s Eve | Tue., Dec. 30 | Open |
| New Year’s Eve | Wed., Dec. 31 | Open |
| New Year’s Day | Thu., Jan. 1, 2026 | Closed |
Dine and Relax
Warm Drinks and Baked Treats
Available at Red Car coffee shop | Boost your mood with a stop for warm (or chilled) coffee or tea. Plus, find seasonal specials including peppermint mochas, eggnog lattes, hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and coffee cake.
Cocktails and Gingerbread
Available at 1919 Cafe | Spice up the season with a Mistletoe Margarita or Abuelita’s Ember (hot chocolate with mezcal). Then, cozy up for a tasty craft as you decorate your own gingerbread (the kit includes cookies, piping bags, icing, sprinkles, and candy toppings).
House-made Scone Box
Available at the Rose Garden Tea Room | Take a taste of elegance to-go with a box of our famous seasonal scones, with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, and The Huntington’s sweet orange marmalade.
Available at 1919 Cafe | Pick up a gingerbread decorating kit for a fun and tasty group activity! Includes house-made cookies, icing, and candy toppings. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
Detail view of Winter at The Huntington by Don Durfur. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.