A place of history, hospitality, and diplomacy in the California desert

President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping - U.S.-China Summit, June 2013
Sunnylands Center & Gardens - completed in 2011, opened to the public March 2012
The Historic House - midcentury modern home was completed in 1966
"My country has been very good to me; I must be good to my country."
- Walter Annenberg

Visit the Center & Gardens

Sunnylands Center & Gardens is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 am to 4 pm (Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).

Admission & parking are free.

Open-Air Experience

Enjoy a 45-minute grounds tour of the historic Sunnylands estate. Available Thursday through Sunday. Click here for details.

Tour the Historic Estate

Tours of the Annenbergs’ celebrated home require the advanced purchase of an online reservation.

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Events

  • Dec 25, 2019
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    Sunnylands Center & Gardens Closed
    Sunnylands Center & Gardens will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day. The Center & Gardens will reopen on Thursday, December 26, with regularly scheduled acti
    12:00 am
    Dec 25, 2019
  • Dec 26, 2019
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    My Sunnylands: A community photo show
    Bring us your Sunnylands! Members of the public are invited to share original photos that reflect their experiences at Sunnylands. Whether you’re inspired by its architecture, history, natural land
    8:30 am
    Dec 26, 2019
    Dec 26, 2019
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    Center Orientation
    This 30-minute guided walk introduces guests to the Center and its interpretive elements. Also included is a brief overview of Reach for the Sky: Tradition + Inspiration, an exhibition featuring the w
    10:00 am
    Dec 26, 2019
    Dec 26, 2019
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    Free Guided Garden Walk
    During this free 60-minute guided walk, guests explore the winding paths throughout the nine-acre Sunnylands gardens, enjoying commentary by a member of the education department. More than 70 species
    10:00 am
    Dec 26, 2019
  • Dec 27, 2019
    8
    30
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    My Sunnylands: A community photo show
    Bring us your Sunnylands! Members of the public are invited to share original photos that reflect their experiences at Sunnylands. Whether you’re inspired by its architecture, history, natural land
    8:30 am
    Dec 27, 2019
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The Room of Memories in 3-D

At the heart of the historic house, the Room of Memories is a den and library containing photos and mementos of the Annenbergs' civic and personal lives. Step inside through this 3-D presentation.

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