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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens — San Marino, California
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Weekday adult $29 · Weekend/peak adult $34 · Youth 4–11 $13 weekday / $15 peak · Under 4 free.
Address1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
HoursWed–Mon 10am–5pm; closed Tuesdays; last check-in 4:15pm
PricesWeekday adult $29 · Weekend/peak adult $34 · Youth 4–11 $13 weekday / $15 peak · Under 4 free
Price notesPrices vary by day per the official ticketing pages (weekday vs weekend/peak), so priceVal is the weekday adult rate; confirm your date on huntington.org. Free Day (first Thursday monthly) and Museums for All $3 — see perks.
Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: youth 4–11; children under 4 free.
BookingReservations required on Fridays–Sundays, holidays and peak seasons; weekday walk-ups vary — book ahead on the official site.
Suggested timeAbout 4 hours
AccessibilityOfficial plan page: visitor shuttle vehicles are accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs. Sensory/quiet provisions Not confirmed.
ParkingFree parking in the Huntington lot (arrive early on weekends)
Hours in detailPublic hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (the visitor shuttle runs during regular public hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); check-in closes at 4:15 p.m. Admission is priced in two tiers: Monday-Thursday versus Friday-Sunday, holidays and peak seasons (official Plan Your Visit page).
Tickets & bookingTickets are nontransferable and valid only for the selected day; your ticket time is your earliest arrival time, and check-in closes at 4:15 p.m. Free Day tickets are released at 9 a.m. on the last Thursday of every month, for admission the following week, until sold out.
AccessibilityA visitor shuttle travels in a counter-clockwise loop making eight stops around the grounds during regular public hours (10 a.m.-5 p.m.); the shuttle vehicles are accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs. Dogs and other pets are not permitted, with the exception of ADA-defined service animals. Bags, purses and backpacks are checked at entry for prohibited items.
Seasonal notesCurrent closures posted on the official Plan Your Visit page: the Library exhibition halls are temporarily closed during construction (Library/Art Building project); select galleries in the Huntington Art Gallery and the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries are closed; the Ranch Garden and Mausoleum are closed; the Kitchen Garden is open only Saturdays and Sundays; the Desert Conservatory has planned closures on Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. The Huntington also posts a heavy-mosquito-activity advisory for the Jungle Garden (cover up and use insect repellent).
Verified perk: Free Day — first Thursday of every monthAdmission is free on the first Thursday of every month; advance reservations are required and tickets are released ahead of time on the official site (official Free Day page). Tickets go fast.
Verified perk: Museums for All — $3 admission with SNAP/EBTSNAP recipients receive reduced admission of $3 under the Museums for All program (official Huntington news release, April 8, 2025). Present the EBT card at admission; check the official site for any party-size limits.
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Plan a day around this — open the free plannerVenue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.