Virginia Robinson Gardens id252
Mailing Address:
Virginia Robinson Gardens
1008 Elden Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210Phone: 310.276.5367
Fax: 310.276.5352
Email: yasmine.mohseni@gmail.com
Contact: Ms. Yasmine Mohseni, Curator
Web site: http://www. www.robinson-gardens.com
Institution Type: Archive, Arts Institution/Center, Community Organization, Cultural Institution, Historic Site, Historical Society, Library, Monument, Municipal-City, Museum, Non-profit Organization, Public Benefit Institution
Location of Institution: Beverly Hills
Archive and Collections
Description: Collection Description: Virginia Robinson Gardens, built in 1911, was the first estate in Beverly Hills. Today, it is listed on the national registry of historic sites. Social doyenne, art collector and philanthropist Mrs. Virginia Robinson resided in the house for thirty years and, before her death in 1977, she gave it to Los Angeles County for the public to enjoy. This historic estate, which includes her home, complete with her extensive collection of American and European fine and decorative arts and surrounding garden, continues to attract visitors from around the world. There are tours for adults and a special children's tour for third graders. In addition, the Gardens hosts lectures and educational series that include talks by scholars, gardening classes, and visits to other significant cultural and botanical sites in the Los Angeles area. The collection consists of art objects personally acquired by Mrs. Robinson and her husband Mr. Harry Robinson. The estate houses a significant library, objects from France, India and Italy (among other countries) and a collection of china and glassware. The 6 acres of garden surrounding the house is bursting with diverse plants and flowers from around the world and remains one of the main attractions of this unique historic site. The Robinson Gardens enriches not only the city of Beverly Hills but the entire county of Los Angeles. Its popularity continues to grow as the staff works towards making the site better known and more accessible to the public.
Type of Materials: Artworks, Books, Cultural Artifacts, Materials & Objects, Diaries/Journals/Personal Papers, Films/Videos/Moving Images, Institutional Publications, Memorabilia, Oral Histories, Photographs, Printed Works, Rare Books, Unprocessed/Unknown
Time Periods: 1900-1920, 1921-1949, 1950-1963, 1964-1980, 1981-Present
Languages: English, French, German, Italian
Sectors of the Population Represented in the Collection: Artistic Communities, At or Below Poverty Level, Clubs/Service/Social Organizations, Education, Highest Income, Lower to Middle Income, Middle to Upper Income, Multiethnic, Seniors, Seniors, TV/Film/Radio, Youth
Access
Year Round Access: Yes
OnSite Technology: No
Workspaces: Yes
Open to the Public: Yes
Public Hours: Tuesday through Friday tours at 10 am and 1 pm Amount for Public: $10 General, $5 Senior, Students, Children
Reservations requiredOpen for Research: No
Reservations not requiredAccess Procedures: Call to make reservation 310 276 5367 ext 100. Parking restrictions: must park onsite, no street parking.
Management
Catalogue System: In Progress
Repository/Depository: No
Loan To Others: No
Exhibited: No
Exhibition Frequency: Ongoing
Makes Purchases: No
Formalized Purchases: No
Outreach: Brochures/Flyers/Pamphlets, Class Visits, Conferences/Conventions, Exhibitions, Internet, Mailings, Meetings, Newsletter, Newspapers, Public Lectures & Programs, Public Lectures & Programs, Radio/TV/Video, Word of Mouth
