As the summer sun lingers later into the evening, the Huntington is inviting visitors to wander its gardens in the golden light of dusk. The next Twilight Garden Stroll takes place Sunday, July 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m., when most of the institution’s more than a dozen gardens — from the Japanese Garden to the sweeping Desert Garden — remain open well past their usual closing time.
The after-hours series, once reserved for members, is now open to the public.
“Opening in the evening allows us to welcome more visitors,” said Kristin Voss, director of membership and visitor services, who noted that the cooler air and shifting light let guests see the grounds “in quite literally a different light.”
Not everything will be accessible. The Library, the Art Galleries, the Conservatory and the Children’s Garden will be closed for the evening, and guest tickets will not be accepted. The 1919 Cafe will serve food on the patio into the evening for those who want to make a night of it.
Spanning 120 acres in San Marino, the Huntington grew from the private estate of railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington and his wife, Arabella, into one of Southern California’s premier cultural landmarks, home to renowned botanical collections, an art museum and a research library. Reservations are required, and tickets are nonrefundable.
The Twilight Garden Stroll will run on Sunday, July 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. For more information, call (626) 405-2100 or visit huntington.org. Member and public pricing vary; reservations required.
