Welcome to The Funtington!
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Family Fun with The Huntington: Aug. 24–28
The Funtington starts today with five days of free online fun, filled with music, visual art, nature, and cooking demonstrations for kids and families. First up is Metamorphosis Monday; learn all about the meaning of metamorphosis with songs, stories, and fun activities.
Check back every day this week for more Funtington!
Aug. 25: Tasty Tuesday
Aug. 26: Work of Art Wednesday
Aug. 27: Secret Garden Thursday
Aug. 28: Future Friday |
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Herb and Spice and Everything Nice Play Dough
Got loads of herbs at home? Turn them into deliciously scented play dough! Follow this simple recipe to transform everyday natural ingredients into Herb and Spice and Everything Nice Play Dough.
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Evening Strolls Extended!
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Friday–Sunday, 4:30–7 p.m through Labor Day
We listened! You asked to have Evening Strolls extended so we did just that! For only $20, escape the heat of the day and enjoy a cool evening stroll through the gardens from 4:30–7 p.m. (new time!) Friday–Sunday. Advance tickets required. Evening Stroll tickets available now for Fri.–Sun., Aug. 28–30. Tickets
Free for Members, reservations required. If sold out, check back. More tickets released Tuesday, Aug. 25, at noon.
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Tickets for Aug. 26–31 Available Tuesday, Aug. 25
Daytime admission tickets for the week of Aug. 26–31 will be available Tuesday, Aug. 25, at noon. Remember new safety protocols are in place to keep everyone safe when visiting. Tickets/Plan your visit
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Grab-and-Go Menu Items, Pre-order Picnic Boxes
1919 café is open to visitors with advance tickets, and is serving a fresh selection of grab-and-go options, snacks, and beverages, including wine and beer. You may also pre-order a delicious picnic box to be ready when you visit! (48 hours notice required) More
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From Parchment to Pixel: Conservation and Digitization of Illuminated Manuscripts
This virtual lecture follows a single 16th-century manuscript as it travels from curator to conservator to digitization team. Watch
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The Octavia E. Butler Fellowship
As part of its Centennial Celebration, The Huntington has announced the creation of a one-year fellowship for the study of Octavia E. Butler. Read
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President’s Series: Inspired by Octavia E. Butler – A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: Lynell George in conversation with William Deverell and Karla Nielsen
Wed., Aug. 26, 4–5 p.m.
Writer Lynell George discusses her forthcoming book, A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler, and her experience in The Huntington’s archives, in conversation with William Deverell and Karla Nielsen. Free with reservations
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Curatorial Dialogues: Black Ship Scrolls and Mary Queen of Scots’ Prayer Book
Tue., Sept. 1, 5–6 p.m.
Two remarkable manuscripts from the Library’s collections are the focus of this presentation and conversation with curators Li Wei Yang and Vanessa Wilkie. Free with reservations
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California Gold Rush Landscapes
In January of 1851, John R. Fitch, a gold prospector, penned these words to his brother: “The wear and tear of the mines is very great.” Read on
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World Map Face Covering
The world doesn’t seem so far away with our World Map Face Covering. Find more stylish Huntington face coverings for the whole family at the Huntington Store. Shop
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