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.
For arrival before Dec. 24: Order Custom Prints by Dec. 1; for delivery to Hawai‘i or Alaska, order by Dec. 10; for delivery to U.S. addresses outside California, order by Dec. 12; for delivery to California addresses, order by Dec. 15. Please note that dates are estimated. The Store cannot guarantee exact delivery dates.
Second Sundays: Radical Histories
Sun., Dec. 14 | 11 a.m.—2 p.m.
Free with general admission
Celebrate the legacy of Chicano art in the new exhibition through artmaking, music, and conversations with curators at this event for visitors of all ages.
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.
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 mocha, 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.
Detail view of Winter at The Huntington by Don Durfur. | The Huntington