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Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Descanso Gardens is closed on Christmas Day, December 25.
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
Descanso Gardens presents Days of Reverie, an exhibition at the Sturt Haaga Gallery showcasing new bodies of work by four Los Angeles-based visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. Accompanying these visual works is a specially composed musical score by Joseph Carrillo, the exhibition's guest artist. This project was initiated and […]
Enjoy a botanical display designed by our Horticulture team in the Boddy House solarium and foyer. Entry to the Gallery is included in the price of admission or membership.
Descanso’s Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens Open nightly Nov. 17–Jan. 5, 5:30–10pm (Closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24–25). Advance tickets required, tickets are $18–$38 for members and $25–$45 […]
