Meet Me in the Garden
Are you looking to spend more time in nature connecting with disability communities and making new friends? Join us for Meet Me in the Garden, which features such activities as learning how to spell plant names in Braille and exploring plants in the garden in new and exciting ways.
Key Details
- Registration also includes admission to The Huntington.
- Before the program, you will receive a previsit story about what to expect at The Huntington and a visual schedule of events.
- The Huntington Art Gallery Loggia is a 10- to 20-minute walk from the main entrance on a paved, accessible pathway. Rides will be available to and from the entrance for the duration of the program.
- This is a drop-in program; your family can come and participate anytime between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Written and verbal instructions will be provided for the various activity options.
- After noon, you and your family will be free to explore the rest of the gardens, galleries, and library on your own.
- Our team of trained staff is excited to welcome you to our program and guide you to any other spots on the grounds.
For questions, email publicprograms@huntington.org or call 626-405-3471.
Exploring the textures, colors, and shapes of plant materials leads to inspired creativity. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Braille offers another mode of expression in the garden. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Relaxation stations provide space for participants to take breaks and socialize. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Activities are designed to engage individuals with a range of sensory needs. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Meet Me in the Garden will continue to grow as a collaboration between Huntington staff members and the communities they serve. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
Meet Me in the Garden invites visitors to experience The Huntington as a sensory adventure. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
The Huntington is committed to making its collections, buildings, programs, and services accessible for all visitors.
With the aim of engaging a more diverse cross section of people, The Huntington created the Meet Me in the Garden program as a way of welcoming visitors with different sensory needs.