The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Welcome to The Huntington, one of the world's great cultural, research, and educational centers.

A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by Henry E. Huntington, an exceptional businessman of vision with a special interest in books, art, and gardens. During his lifetime, he amassed the core of one of the finest research libraries in the world, established a splendid art collection, and created an array of botanical gardens with plants from a geographic range spanning the globe. These three distinct facets of The Huntington are linked by a devotion to research, education, and beauty.

The Huntington's Education Department is dedicated to creating enriching and informative programs for adult audiences, children, and families. Through an exciting offering of continuing education classes, one-day workshops, family days, and more, we can acquaint the public with The Huntington's extraordinary library, art, and botanical collections.  We are committed to offering programs that encourage individuals to see The Huntington as a source for knowledge, discovery, and life-long learning.