570006 - The Huntington Library and Gardens

Course Description

Enjoy remarkable art and the beauty of nature at The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens. Encompassing about 130 acres, the botanical gardens feature living collections in 16 stunning themed gardens with more than 83,000 living plants including rare and endangered species, and a laboratory for botanical conservation and research. The library contains rare books and manuscripts. Included in the collection is the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer’s, The Canterbury Tales (c.1410) and a Gutenberg Bible (c.1455). The Huntington Art Collections focus on European art from the 15th to the early 20th century and American art from the late 17th to the mid-20th century. Aside from the beauty inside, we will have plenty of time to explore every nook and cranny of the gallery, experience the serenity of the Chinese garden, iconic Japanese garden, the magnificent desert garden and more than a dozen other specialized gardens arranged within a park-like landscape of rolling lawns. If you feel like lunch or a snack, there are a number of restaurants located on the grounds and don’t forget to stop by the gift shop to pick up souvenirs.

Notes

Activity Level: Easy 

Bus Etiquette • Seating arrangements on the bus will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those who have difficulty sitting at the rear of the bus are advised to arrive early. • No smoking is permitted on the bus. • The bus will depart on time.