Mapel Orientation Gallery
Things to Do and See
In 1901, Henry Huntington founded the Pacific Electric Railway Company, nicknamed the Red Cars, it was a privately owned mass transit system in Southern California and the largest electric railway system in the world in the 1920s.
Grab a Takeaway Tour that highlights a specific theme such as "Tranquility," "Just-for-Kids," and the popular "I-Have-an-Hour" tour. Then take an easy stroll through the grounds with stops along the way.
Share your impressions and recommendations. We love your photos and ideas—and drawings!—about what to see and where to go.
Take a selfie with our life-sized replica of The Blue Boy and tag us with #AtTheH on Instagram@thehuntingtonlibrary.
Color our collections! Sit down with colored pencils and a coloring page and design your own masterpiece based on such works as The Blue Boy. Post on social media and use the tags #ColorTheH and #ColorOurCollections.
Watch this animated short created by LA filmmaker Cosmo Segurson to gain insights into The Huntington's history.
Use the map to locate galleries, gardens, and points of interest, or head to the Mapel Orientation Gallery across from 1919 Cafe to get oriented.
Enjoy an oasis of culture and art, breathtaking gardens, world-class exhibitions and much more!