Calendar

Nov. 11, 2023–Nov. 30, 2027 | Renowned American artist Betye Saar’s large-scale work “Drifting Toward Twilight”—commissioned by The Huntington—is a site-specific installation that features a 17-foot-long vintage wooden canoe and found objects, including birdcages, antlers, and natural materials harvested by Saar from The Huntington’s grounds.

May 25, 2024–May 25, 2029 | This site-specific work explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. The sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource.

Explore acres of eye-catching camellias, flowering throughout the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, and North Vista.

Nov. 16, 2024–March 3, 2025 | “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West” is an invitation to see the world as Raqib Shaw sees it. The London-based artist, known for his opulent and fantastical works, blends Eastern and Western influences to create mesmerizing paintings that merge fable, history, and autobiography.

Enjoy a sea of Aloe flowers blooming now throughout the California Garden, Desert Garden, and Cycad Garden near The Huntington Art Gallery.

See spectacular winter-flowering Magnolias in the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, North Vista, and Rose Garden.

Tune in with nature and find healing among the trees as you immerse yourself in the therapeutic energy of the garden. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Debra Wilbur to discover pathways to restore emotional and physical well-being.

Learn about roses and discover practical tips to help you successfully grow them in your school garden.

Join Ivan Garibaldo, Desert Garden manager, for free and informal drop-in talks detailing how succulents from around the world have adapted similar survival strategies. Learn practical gardening techniques for incorporating these plants into your own garden.

Enjoy a morning of imagination, creativity, and self-discovery in the gardens, where participants will engage in a therapeutic blend of mindfulness, writing, and art.