The Love for the Lotus Pavilion, Huntington Botanical Gardens
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Martha Benedict
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Topline:
The Huntington Library is opening evening access to its Twilight Garden Strolls hours during the summer months so more people can enjoy the gardens in cooler temperatures. Previously, only members could get tickets to the special program.
Why the Huntington is extending hours: “Opening in the evening allows us to welcome more visitors who can enjoy green spaces and see our gardens in quite literally a different light,” said Kristin Voss, Director of Membership & Visitor Services. The program has been such a success to members that the Huntington Library is now expanding ticket access to the general public.
What’s different about the gardens in the evening hours: With the shift in temperatures and lighting, the gardens take on different sights, smells, and sounds. And you can see the campus during “golden” or “magic” hour -- a favorite time for photographers when the sun is just about to set and casts an ethereal quality on plants and flowers.
When and how to attend: There are three more Twilight Garden Strolls scheduled for Summer 2024; Sunday July 28th, Sunday August 11th and Sunday August 18th. Hours are 4:30 to 8:00 PM. Reserve tickets online for $20.00. Tickets to the Estate Tours cost an additional $25.00.
Topline:
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is opening evening access to its Twilight Garden Strolls hours during the summer months so more people can enjoy the gardens in cooler temperatures. Previously, only members could get tickets to the special program.
Why the Huntington is extending hours: “Opening in the evening allows us to welcome more visitors who can enjoy green spaces and see our gardens in quite literally a different light,” said Kristin Voss, Director of Membership & Visitor Services at the Huntington.
The program has been such a success for members that the Huntington is now expanding ticket access to the general public.
What’s different about the gardens in the evening hours: With the shift in temperatures and lighting, the gardens take on different sights, smells, and sounds. And you can see the campus during “golden” or “magic” hour -- a favorite time for photographers when the sun is just about to set and casts an ethereal quality on plants and flowers.
Rose Garden Tempietto, Huntington Botanical Gardens
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
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“The Desert Garden is one of my favorites,” said Voss. “There's something really lovely about the unusual shapes and colors matched with the warm tones of sunset during summer.”
How to take a tour after hours: This year, the Huntington has added Twilight Garden Estate Tours, a docent-led walk through many of the gardens and looks at some of the historic architectural features, on campus.
A docent leads a Twilight Garden Estate Tour at the Huntington Botanical Gardens
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
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When and how to attend: There are three more Twilight Garden Strolls scheduled for the summer; Sunday July 28th, Sunday August 11th and Sunday August 18th. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reserve tickets online for $20.00. Tickets to the Estate Tours cost an additional $25.00.
