Wed., Sept. 9, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Wed., Oct. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Wed., Nov. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Wed., Dec. 9, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free with general admission | This event may be canceled due to rain or excessive heat.
Chinese Medicinal Garden, Chinese Garden
Chinese medicine is rooted in one of the world’s oldest systems of plant knowledge. This garden offers essential insights into humanity’s changing relationship with nature. During this open house event, experts will give informal tours of the various plant beds and answer questions from guests.
Informal drop-in talks take place from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Chinese Medicinal Garden. Photo by Michelle Bailey.
| The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.Fundamental Medicines
Herbal Prescriptions
Plant Classifications
Imported Medicines
Comestibles
Useful Plants
Ornamentals
Liu Fang Yuan 流芳園, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, is one of the finest classical-style Chinese gardens outside of China. Filled with Chinese plants and framed by exquisite architecture, the landscape is enriched with references to literature and art.
The Huntington’s Center for East Asian Garden Studies promotes innovative scholarship on the traditions of garden-making in China, Japan, and Korea.
