Society of Fellows

The Society of Fellows is The Huntington’s premier philanthropic community, generating unrestricted operating support essential for maintaining our botanical, art, and library collections and education and research programs. Encompassing 600 households, Fellows are partners in The Huntington’s public mission to engage a broad range of individuals in the humanities and botanical science through groundbreaking exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, and educational activities that bring the collections to life.

This highly engaged group has the opportunity to meet and learn from historians, scholars, and scientists, and to attend carefully curated events and behind-the-scenes tours that showcase the contemporary relevance of The Huntington’s collections. Each level of support connects Fellows to an exceptional intellectual and cultural community.

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man and young girl playing ball on the grass
guests on deck of Chinese Garden overlooking lake
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people gathered outside Boone Gallery
man and young girl playing ball on the grass
guests on deck of Chinese Garden overlooking lake

Levels of Participation and Benefits

Annual Fellows ($3,000 to $5,999)

All Benefactor Member benefits and invitations, plus

  • Huntington concierge service through the Society of Fellows office
  • Unlimited daily admission (Wednesday through Monday) for two named individuals living at the same address to the gardens, art museums, and Library exhibition halls, plus all exhibitions throughout The Huntington for Fellows and up to six (6) accompanying guests (Fellow must be present with guests at check-in)
  • Adult entry card for nanny or caregiver
  • Early admission to the gardens Wednesday through Monday (8–10 a.m.)
  • Early admission to the gardens on monthly Free Days (first Thursday of each month 8–10 a.m.)
  • Opportunity for guided golf-cart tours (weekdays only, five [5] persons maximum, with advance reservation)
  • Discounts of 10% on gift memberships at any level, 20% on merchandise purchased in the Huntington Store, 10% on food and beverage (excluding alcohol and special events) purchased at Red Car coffee shop, 1919 Cafe, Rose Garden Tea Room, and Jade Court Cafe
  • Discounts around town include 10% discount on plant and flower purchases at San Gabriel Nursery & Florist and special rates at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. (Valid Fellows card must be presented at the time of purchase.)
  • A one-year Sustaining level gift membership to share with friends or family
  • Invitation to the annual black-tie Huntington Ball
  • Invitations to Society of Fellows events, including
    • Major Art Museum exhibition previews
    • Receptions and lectures
    • Four-part Date Night summer series (buffet dinner and scholarly stimulation)
    • Monthly 3Tu events (3rd Tuesday behind-the-scenes tours)
    • Fellows Summer Family Picnic
    • Fellows Plant Sale Preview
    • Fellows preview hour at select Member events
  • Publications including the Society of Fellows weekly e-newsletter, The Huntington’s weekly e-newsletter, digital Frontiers magazine, Momentum magazine, and The Huntington’s Annual Report
  • Acknowledgment in the Huntington Annual Report and on the Society of Fellows Donor Wall in the Barth Entry Grove

Estimated value of goods and services received is $443.

President’s Circle ($6,000 to $11,999)

All benefits at the Annual Fellows level, plus:

  • Invitations to:
    • President’s annual holiday party in December
    • Curator-led programs highlighting the collections and new acquisitions
    • Select Library, Botanical, and Chinese Garden Gallery exhibition previews and receptions
    • Opportunities to participate in domestic and international Society of Fellows travel programs with senior staff and curators

Estimated value of goods and services received is $631.

Huntington Circle ($12,000 to $24,999)

All benefits at the President’s Circle Fellows level, plus:

  • Invitations to:
    • Huntington Circle Dinners with the President in her home
    • Huntington Circle Salons (intimate scholar-led dinner discussions in private homes)
    • New and often unexpected pop-up events with visiting authors, artists, historians, scholars, curators, botanists, and scientists
  • Advance notice of Society of Fellows domestic and international travel programs with senior staff and curators
  • Invitation to attend select Art Collectors’ Council and Library Collectors’ Council local field trips and travel programs.

Estimated value of goods and services received is $680.

Huntington Circle Silver ($25,000 to $49,999), Gold ($50,000 to $99,999), and Platinum ($100,000+)

All benefits at the Huntington Circle Fellows level, plus:

  • Exhibition tour for up to six (6) guests led by the curator (by appointment)
  • First notice of Society of Fellows domestic and international travel programs with senior staff and curators
  • First notice of space available for Art Collectors’ Council and Library Collectors’ Council local field trips and domestic and international travel programs

Estimated value of goods and services received is $680.

Join Today

Membership in the Society of Fellows is open to all. To join, or for additional information, please contact the Society of Fellows at 626-405-2264 or societyoffellows@huntington.org. Gifts of cash and appreciated securities are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Corporate and foundation matching gifts are accepted. Huntington Tax ID #95-1644589.

Method of Payment: You may make your contribution by cash, credit card, check, or securities. If paying by credit card, there is an option to make a single payment or 12 monthly installments. For a transfer of securities, contact Gift Planning or call 626-405-2296.

We would also be grateful to receive a matching gift from your company. Please contact your employer’s benefit office or the Society of Fellows at 626-405-2264 for more information.