Effective Jan. 1, 2008, The Huntington is open to the public on Mondays, closed on Tuesdays.  This change will allow visitors to take advantage of Monday holidays.

Hours  

The Huntington is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Independence Day.

Admission Fees

Reservations are not necessary to visit The Huntington. Tickets may be purchased at the time of your visit.

Free Day
Admission to The Huntington is free to all visitors on the first Thursday of every month with advanced tickets.  Hours on Free Day are 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Parking  

Parking is free at The Huntington, and no parking reservations are necessary unless arriving by bus.

Accessibility
All buildings and most garden areas at The Huntington are accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. A color-coded map of the grounds is available online and also included in the Visitor's Guide, showing recommended routes for wheelchairs and steep areas that should be avoided. Wheelchairs are available for loan at the entrance arcade; please call (626) 405-2125 to reserve in advance. For hearing impaired visitors, assistive listening devices (ALD) and sign language interpretation are available for all public events; please call (626) 405-2252 at least ten days in advance of the event to make arrangements.

Food Services and Shopping
For your enjoyment, The Huntington offers English Tea in the Rose Garden Tea Room and lunches and light refreshments in the Café. Books, posters, and gift items are available in the Bookstore & More.

Bus Reservations for Groups
Groups arriving by bus must make reservations in advance by calling (626) 405-2240. Please note that all buses and trucks must use a specified route for entering The Huntington from the north. Violators may be cited.  

Youth and School Group Supervision
School and youth groups are required to have at least one adult chaperone for every ten children in the group.  (In the Children's Garden and Conservatory, one adult for every FOUR children is required.)  This is a safeguard against lost or injured children and helps prevent inappropriate behavior that might result in damage to the collections. Groups without adequate adult supervision will not be permitted to enter the grounds.

Restrictions
Please help us preserve the environment of The Huntington by observing the following restrictions:

• Food and picnicking is not permitted on the grounds. However, there is a small area adjacent to the parking lot where you may eat food you've brought before you enter. Dining is available in our cafe or tea room.
• No weddings
• No pets (with the exception of service animals)
• No bicycles, skateboards, segways, or sports equipment
• No radios or musical instruments
• No removal of plants, flowers or fruit.

Wildlife at The Huntington

The Huntington encompasses 207 acres of land in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, amid a diverse botanical collection of rare plants, shrubs, and mature trees.  While The Huntington does not function as a wildlife center, the lush landscape does provide a natural habitat for many birds – including Red-shouldered Hawks, California Quail, and Barn Owls.  Along with three different species of squirrels, it is not uncommon to see raccoons, possums, and, occasionally, coyotes on the property.    

And although the koi fish are not native to the Huntington, they are very much a part of the Huntington experience, populating our Lily Ponds, Japanese Garden stream, and Chinese Garden lake.  Visitors are asked not to approach or feed them, or any of the many other animal species they might encounter the property.  All wild animals may carry disease; for your safety, please keep a respectful distance.

Coyotes are part of the historic landscape of Southern California, and have become established in large numbers in urban areas all over the Los Angeles basin.  They were here long before the area was settled.   But, like any wild animal, they should be viewed with caution. We know of no instances in which coyotes, primarily nocturnal, have acted aggressively toward Huntington visitors or staff.  However, as a safety precaution we have found it necessary to engage a private animal control firm in a regular program to have them removed from the property.  This coyote abatement program was put in place several years ago. 

What should you do if you see a coyote on the Huntington grounds?  Alert one of our security guards.  Do not attempt to approach the animal; do not attempt to feed it.  For more information about coyotes in our area, visit the L.A. Animal Services website.