Out and About in LA: The Huntington Library

As you all know I have been to many, many museums since moving to Los Angeles. I’m a fan of the fine arts and of history as a whole. One place has fallen through the cracks though and that is The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. Nestled in San Marino, California (close to Pasadena) it is a research and fine art facility formed by railroad tycoon Henry E. Huntington. Thank god for crazy tycoons because The Huntington Library is probably my favorite museum I’ve experienced since moving. It is a sprawling area where if you are sick of the history/art (but why would you?) there is an entire garden to explore with different fauna in zones. Unfortunately at the time of this visit it was off-season for the gardens so everything wasn’t in bloom. But hey, it gives me an enormous excuse to come back and boy will I ever. Even if you aren’t into history or art you have to go out here and experience this place. But here is a preview of what to expect when it comes to the area:

Opening Gates
Visitors Entrance

Research Facility
Pond

One of the few examples of plants still viable in November Weather
Art Museum (Also Huntington’s home)

Library Entrance
Fountain Outside Library

—————————————— The Science Wing (Astronomy)

Up next is what I loved the most about this. The Library has a bevy of rare and important works of major figures. Not original copies mind you but some incredibly old/early editions of pieces that have completely changed our world. As a history nerd I was just salivating and also in complete shock because I had no idea this place had this stuff.
On the Heavens and Earth by Aristotle