Member Events
In addition to a year of unlimited free admission to The Huntington, Members also receive special invitations to exclusive events including previews of world-class exhibitions, seasonal plant festivals, educational lectures, and much more!
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Events for ALL MEMBERS
Exhibition Preview: The Color Explosion: Nineteenth-Century American Lithography from the Jay. T. Last CollectionFriday, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m.
Boone Gallery
Members’ Holiday Event Tuesday, Dec.1, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Events for CONTRIBUTOR THROUGH BENEFACTOR (Including SPONSORING)
Opening Reception & Exhibition Preview: The Color Explosion: Nineteenth-Century American Lithography from the Jay. T. Last CollectionFriday, Oct. 16 (time listed in invitation)
Boone Gallery
Ragtime music by Ian Whitcomb & His Bungalow Boys. Specialty coffees by EspressoOne.
New Members' Orientation
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m.
New Members at the Contributor level and above are invited to sign up for a New Members’ Orientation. Discover how to make the most of your Huntington Membership and learn about the history of the Huntington. Please call 626- 405-2124 to reserve a seat or sign up at the Membership kiosk on your next visit.
Events for AFFILIATE THROUGH BENEFACTOR (including Sponsoring)
Premier Members’ Fall Lecture and Viewing (Library, West Hall) “Dream Keeping: Collecting African American History and Culture”
Thursday, Nov. 19, Friends’ Hall
Sue Hodson, Curator of Literary Manuscripts at The Huntington, and Avery Clayton, founder and President of the Mayme A. Clayton Library in Culver City, will talk about the respective collections.
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Annual Member Events
Members' Spring Preview Plant Sale
Members shop early before the sale opens to the public. Choose from a wide variety of rare and unusual plants and proven favorites. Members’ invitations include a coupon for an additional 10% discount in the Bookstore & More valid on the day of the plant sale.
Members' Summer Evenings
On selected evenings, Members have the opportunity to stroll the gardens and enjoy music and casual dining after The Huntington has closed to the public.
Founder’s Day Lecture
The topic of this annual institutional talk varies and is decided by Huntington President Steve Koblik.
Members’ Open House
As a special thank-you for their support, Members annually enjoy exclusive presentations and activities.
Holiday Shopping Day
Each December enjoy holiday programming and a boutique filled with one-of-a-kind treasures made by local artisans.
Exhibition Previews
All members receive special invitations to preview new exhibitions before they open to the public.
Quarterly Lectures and Previews
Sponsoring through Benefactor Members are invited to attend quarterly lectures and exhibitions. Lecture subject correlates with Huntington exhibitions, and times vary from afternoon to evening.