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Second Sundays: The Tales Through Time

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A historic library room with wood-paneled walls, a tapestry on the right, and a display case featuring an open book. A sign titled "The Tales Through Time" provides exhibit information.

Sun., Aug. 10, 2025, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Free with general admission

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Huntington Art Gallery

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Explore the legacy of Geoffrey Chaucer’s classic "Canterbury Tales" in the new exhibition “Stories from the Library: The Tales Through Time" through artmaking, musical performances, and discussions with curators at this all ages event.
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Conversations with Curators

Join Vanessa Wilkie, William A. Moffett Senior Curator of Medieval Manuscripts and British History, and Erin Chase, associate curator of architecture and photography, for short conversations around our two new library exhibitions in the Huntington Art Gallery.

 

Talks at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

A yellow stylized letter "A" over a blue and pink watercolor background.

Hands-On Artmaking

Learn about the art of illuminated manuscripts with guest artist, Rachel Curry, and create your own illuminated letters using gold leaf and watercolor. 

Musical artist Muco looks off-camera, holding an autoharp in front of a white fence and foliage.

Musical Performances

Join British-Burundian artist Muco, for a re-imagination of classical medieval folk music and poetry inspired by a love of language and storytelling. Follow Muco on TikTok. 

 

Half-hour performances at 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m.

Images from Past Second Sunday Events

Groups of people doing activities together at round tables under a covered patio.
A crowd gathers around a museum docent speaking inside a gallery.
Chalk or white pen drawings on black paper and other art-making tools laid out on a blue tablecloth.
Groups of people doing activities together at round tables under a covered patio.
Three people laughing while standing at a table of artwork.
A young girl and adult man smile as they smell colorful roses in a garden.

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There’s so much for families to discover together! The Huntington is a perfect place to engage all your senses as you explore the gardens and galleries.

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