The Huntington Library & Gardens, San Marino

 A private, nonprofit institution, The Huntington was founded in 1919 by Henry E. Huntington, an exceptional businessman who built a financial empire that included railroad companies, utilities, and real estate holdings in Southern California.
Hours: Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. Admission is $25 weekdays, $29 weekends; 4-11, $13; Under 4 free.