| Visit The Huntington – Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens at a spectacular time of year – when the gardens are typically in full bloom! Originally the private estate of railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington, The Huntington is considered one of the great Gilded Age residences of America. Encompassing 130 acres and containing more than 83,000 living plants including rare and endangered species, the 16 stunning themed gardens include the popular Rose Garden, Camellia Garden, Jungle Garden, Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden. The art museum features British, European, American, and Asian art spanning more than 500 years and includes more than 45,000 objects. Extraordinary examples of decorative arts and folk art, paintings, prints and drawings, photography and sculpture are displayed in the Huntington Art Gallery (the original home of Henry and Arabella Huntington) and in the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art. Enjoy approximately five hours at your leisure to explore the gardens, galleries and expansive gift shop with lunch on your own at the various eateries. This tour involves moderate to extensive walking. Portions of the art galleries are subject to closure during exhibit installation. |