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Autry Museum of the American West

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Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

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Catherina Mueller

A fantastic museum and well worth visiting. I came for their Dress Codes exhibition but ended up spending half the day there also exploring the other galleries which I hadn’t planned. Not only did the artwork draw me in but the exhibition design and interpretive text is eye-catching and well-designed. I look forward to coming back in the future and will def be recommending this to other museum goers when they’re in the area.

Julien Isaacs

Fun museum detailing the history of the American west - great kid education moment. Also had a fun exhibition on the history of the Aloha shirt and denim when I went. Yee-haw! 🤠

Nikunj Kotecha

We visited this museum while on our way to Griffith Observatory. While it the museum is good, it has a lot of contexts all together. On a side note, if you bring your Bank of America cards, you have free entry

Adam M

This museum has a very nice collection of antique guns in pristine condition from late 19th century. A lot of first model Colts. If you like guns this is a good place to check them out.

Amy Wert-Dudley

Went to see the exhibit about Fashion and clothing. Lots of interesting pieces and some really spectacular ones. My toddler really liked the ethnobotanical garden and the life-size horse statue he got to sit on.

HipHopDance Eliana

This is a great museum, they are having more old fashioned clothing on display in May*They have a small garden and the coolest exhibition is probably the fake bulls which looked so real, I loved those. Travel back to the wild west and visit Gene Autry*Sometimes the museum has free days too*

Nick Harutyunyan

The Autry Museum of the American West is a museum in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to exploring an inclusive history of the American West. Founded in 1988, the museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music, and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach. It has two sites and attracts about 150,000 visitors annually. In accordance with the recent Los Angeles city ordinance, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter the Autry by all visitors. Visitors with medical or religious exemptions will be required to provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, in accordance with the ordinance.

Elliott Mitchell

Worth the 15$!! Really cool exhibits on indigenous ecological practices, an immense firearms collection, and a nifty section on western clothing trends! Parking is plentiful and you could easily spend 6+ hours in here to see and read everything

Luis “Nok” Outumuro

The Autry is one of the great museums. Featuring exhibits of both America's real historical West, and that which is portrayed by Hollywood westerns. Including the great tribal nations of the region, Spaniards, Mexicans, Californos, Asians and Americans. As of this visit (April of 2022), several of the galleries are closed for renovations and new exhibits being installed. The Autry is constantly updated to offer new and returning exhibits to see. The Autry is wheelchair accessible, many of the displays have audio descriptions. And is located across the street from the Los Angeles Zoo within Griffith Park, near the I-5 and CA-134 interchange.

evaristo martinez

Nice place to visit with a lot of history. Currently they are doing some renovations but still have most of the museum open.

Erica Wilson

To our surprise it was a free day! I like the way questions are asked of the participant throughout different exhibits. Engaging activities for kids.

Robert Cadena

First time visiting this museum. You will learn a lot about Los Angeles History. Really enjoyed this museum

Carlo N.

Museums big or small, I just love it. The Autry Museum of the American West (then the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum) opened its doors to the public in 1988 with the goal to collect, preserve, and interpret materials related to the history of the American West. It’s located in the heart of Griffith Park just across L.A. Zoo! Here at Autry Museum you will discover the art, history, and cultures of the American West! The Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, interactive areas, and more. I came here early Sunday morning to avoid the crowd. Admission ticket prices start from $O to $14 bucks. This museum showed good exhibit and surprisingly good. I learned a lot today regarding WWWest and Native Americans of the West. Floor plan: Two story level. Gallery exhibit: A LOT! Time: Spent 2 hours. Parking: Fr33. Plenty of space. Staff: Professional Overall, I enjoyed visiting this museum and I recommend it.

Victoria Chun Kwon

Wonderful museum w friendly staff. Very interesting exhibits and plenty for a history-loving-4-year-old to do and learn. Was pleasantly surprised at all the kid friendly activities. Highly recommend!

lizbeth P-E

Every second tuesday of each month it's Free!!! Me and my family loved it, very educational and amazing collections. Alot of history.

Mike Azran

Wow, first time here and it was a wealth of cool Cali knowledge! Billy the Kid, Annie Oakley, Tongva!!! Who knew. Definitely recommend, place was easy parking, not crowded, was able to stroll to any exhibit, take my time and read all the interesting history behind where I live and the America west.

M Speed

A lot of newer items in exhibits but still cool. The collection of weapons is the best part.

John Ace

Way cooler than it seems. Had wild western items like guns and a saloon. Lots of cool artwork and imagery. Start downstairs and work your way up. Fun place to check out. I did it same daynas Zoo across the street.

Mike Defibaugh

On a Thursday afternoon at the place virtually to ourselves. Really enjoyed the different galleries and exhibits.

Nash Holcomb

I didn’t know that I needed to see a museum devoted to the Old American West until I came here. So much priceless history documented for so many communities that inhabited the Old West. Highly recommend!

Jinni Cabrera

My husband and I went to see the Pancho Villa documentary and arrived films 🎥 😍 what a treat to see hidden 35 mm relics. The pianist was absolutely 💯 amazing who played the entire time. Thank you again. We also had a chance to visit the Mexican American exhibit. I just adore the beautiful china pubeblano gowns. What a treat! A must see! We will be back

Lilian Raven

Went to see exhibit Behind Bars by Pep Williams. It’s rare fine art pictures taken from inside a Californian prison, very moving exhibit. The stories and the words written beside the pics are touching and thought provoking. Gives a great insight to prison life and the souls who are incarcerated behind bars

Alishia Rhoda

This has to be one of my favorite museums and I love Museums. This is a perfect combination of Hollywood wild west and actual Wild West history. Everything from Bonanza to Wild Bill Hickock's gun. Highly recommend must see history⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

W O'Brien

Really neat place to learn a bit about western history (circa 1800s) and few other non related local exhibits including various art both paintings and sculptures. I did find it somewhat odd that the museum has many exhibits not related to western history. One of the best exhibits is the mural located in bottom floor. During our visit some of the mural was blocked as this area was partially used as storage. There is ample free parking. There is also a large grassy field next to the museum where you can find people picnicing. There was no food service inside the museum (possibly due to Covid restrictions) however the gift shop is open.

Benjamin Kastelic

A beautiful location with lots of history of the west , and tons of wonderful art.

Johnathon LaLone

The colt collection was fantastic. The exhibits were great. I was disappointed that they had that beautiful mural covered up downstairs. Was hoping to see it. I also noticed a lot of the exhibits had a left leaning political bias, which is fine but not what I usually expect in a museum.

Gary Standke

Great way to explore how Europeans got to and took over the west. Great exhibit on the native tribes and their displacement. Coverage of the different ethnic groups which arrived. Tons of artifacts from stone tools and baskets, knives, guns wagons, stagecoach, fire truck. Examples of the ways they all lived. Took the guided tour which was a great way to be reintroduced to all the different areas of the museum. Outer garden area is wonderful. Also an entire area of the rise of the westerns from radio, silent film, to movies an TV. Nice looking café for eating, but nothing gluten free, and not open anymore. The American Indian Arts Marketplace occurs once a year and is a fantastic event where you can see jewelry and other crafts from tribes throughout the country. There are also demonstration dances and presentations.

Fingal Wills

Underrated museum and good exhibits. I thought the museum was a bit disorganized and could probably use a better curator who knew how to layout the rooms and displays. So much potential but could use some help. Employees were very kind and the museum is very clean.

Mayur Patel

This seems to be a really interesting art museum that showcases art focused on the fusion of native american and traditional western american art. I visited on a Saturday in the beginning of April 2021, which is soon after it reopened due to the Coronavirus lockdowns. Unfortunately it seemed that more than half the museum exhibits were closed or under renovation, which means I would come back for more. It took me about 45 minutes to casually and calmly view the 3 exhibits. There is not much to do or see here for young kids currently, but I imagine that will change once exhibits reopen. I would wait on visiting here until everything is open again.

Linda Connell

I like the Indian exhibits very much, but it needs to be kept fresh. Covid knocked out the Cafe so no coffee or lunch. But support it in the hope it will improve with more attendance.

W. Bateman

A museum highlighting the old west and the start of ranching in California. Very nice museum.

Kelly Novak

It's a beautiful museum, but certainly not one of my favorites in the L.A. area. Mostly clean women's restrooms. People leaned over some of the exhibits too far to take pictures and set off the alarms a few times. Our toddlers did not enjoy this museum so much until we went out to the garden area. There were a few areas closed off due to renovations/upcoming exhibitions when we visited (4/10/18). free admission on the second Tuesday of each month free parking in their lot or the L.A. zoo across the street has overflow parking, but I'm not sure how much their fees are

J N

One of the best museums in the US. The text panels show how carefully-researched each exhibition is. There is a lot of variety in the artifacts on display. The facility is well-designed, accessible, spacious and clean. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The perspective here is inclusive and respectful to the many points of view of various players in the creation of the idea and reality of the “American West.” The exhibitions do not shy away from tough topics. And the graphics and displays help teach more than just basic cowboy history; details on the economics of being a cowboy and what their daily life on the trail was like are included. This is an outstanding place to visit that gives a great introduction to the unique culture of California. Do not pass up a chance to visit! This is a great place to take your family or just visit on your own. Entry prices are reasonable but there are many special discounts to take advantage of. We went on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and it was free admission! No charge for parking. Rental bike station at the entrance. And no charge for temporary or special exhibitions.

Hanh Nguyen

Well maintained museum with slot of art murals of western era. Murals of the wild Wild West days to the gold rush days. Posters of John Wayne and drawings of Michael Jackson. Western clothes on displays and Michael Jackson’s outfit and white gloves. Even a replica of the western bar and so much more. Prices are not bad, about $12. The museum is usually not busy either.

Chuck Mound

This is a great museum with so much yo offer and explore. They did a great job with all of the various exhibits. Provides a wide range of History. Takes a few hours to get through the museum. Definitely does not take up the entire day , you can plan on half a day here. Would love to revisit this place again. If you like museums, it is a must visit.

Ines Arce

Great inexpensive activity, wonderful displays and exhibits. Took a little over 3hrs to appreciate most of the exhibits, and that time went by quickly without notice. Wonderful place for everyone of all ages to enjoy. As a student, I was able to gather first hand resourced information useful for my report. Thank you Gene Autry Museum for a very enjoyable and educational experience. Wipl come again, except that this time I'll bring my grandkids.

Lisa Vargas

So much fun! Great educational museum. Went with our school on a field trip.

M BoB

Great museum with plenty for everyone. Came here to see their PST: LA/LA exhibit and it was touching and informative. Their Playtime exhibit was very nostalgic and great fun for kids as well. But really, their permanent collections are worth visiting on their own: they have beautiful paintings of the west, the history of different groups' movement to the west, western entertainers memorabilia, culture of Native Americans, native plants garden, and live music the day I was therewhat more could you want?! If you have Bank of America you get free admission during the first weekend of the month as part of BoA's Museums on Us program.

Julian Lengauer

What we thought was going to be a quick visit has turned into a longer stay to our delight. Temporary galleries were well curated and the permanent Autry inspired collections are a must see. Would highly recommend as a destination to the LA area visitor!

Anna Bliden

I happened to just stumble upon this museum, and honestly I am so glad I did! I had no idea what to expect and it was such a gem, a mix of art and history in one place giving my brain and my heart so much to think on as I went through the galleries that were open. If you enjoy history and having a good think on what western expansion really meant and the lasting effects it's had on different cultures and the land, then by all means this is a great place to spend a few hours.

Mague Toles

Another awesome location to spend with family and learning about the American West and artist. This is right across from the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park. This museum inviting and filled with so many awesome exhibits. I recommend this museum for school age children and older.

Barry Waite

The changing galleries upstairs are interesting, but the displays downstairs are awesome! A diverse view of western history. Not too pricey either!

Mimi Alvarez

Great museum with a huge collection of American West memorabilia. You can spend hours here reading all the history about each collection, and still not finish seeing everything in a day.

Betu P

I was VERY PLEASANTLY surprised…..a very nicely set up, very informative, and engaging museum. And the most impressive part was that it makes you “connect” to it by asking you to write down your ideas on a piece of paper and stick it on the walls. Also, the ENTIRE staff was VERY helpful and friendly. I LOVED hanging out over there….. felt like home. Trip was TOTALLY worth it. Thank you. My ticket was $14, and parking was free. I was never a fan of museums…. But after this experience, I now set out on a journey to check out every single museum out there…..

Charles Bohe

Easy to spend half a day here. There was plenty of parking available. It was surprising how many discounts there were. We discovered everyone in the group had a discount resulting in free admission. Fantastic place to bring visitors to LA. Gift shop staff were especially nice to us.

Adrian Garcia

Great place to take the family. Across from the L.A. Zoo. Great free parking, good food (pricey, but the portions are big). There was free gold panning for the kids. The only minor bad thing was the cafeteria staff wasn't the friendliest but we'll survive. Check'em out.

Jimbo G

We attended for free on the first Saturday of the month since we are Bank of America patrons. What I liked: The several sculptures were good, and the ones of the Pony Express and Gene Autry were great, really capturing the legends. I found several of the displays interesting and informative, e.g., the ones of the chuck wagon and comparative costs then compared to now. The artwork exhibit On Fire: Transcendent Landscapes by Michael Scott had powerful images. What I disliked: 1) Parts of the special exhibit Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca were downright offensive. What is his preoccupation with male genitalia? 2) Too many of the posters denigrate the contributions of anyone with European or Christian ancestry. Where is the tolerance?

Genny Alvarez

Loved the native American artwork, installations and sculptures. Historical town inside of museum with excellent 1800s bar. Lots of education about nature too. Room for kids. Well rounded museum. AAA discount is nice.

April Tamashiro

This was a great homeschool field trip for my 10-year-old son. It had a good variety of exhibits and we both loved the art exhibit of work by David Bradley. The small outdoor botanical garden was another favorite of ours. The garden was so beautiful and serene and it had a lot of learning experiences with signs about plants used for medicine and labels identifying many of the plants.

Paul Flick

We had a wonderful time at the Autrey museum. I had been in it a long time ago when it was 1st opened.time ago. It is so much better now and there are so many new things to see. It was fun and informative.

Hector Rios

Great place to come with the whole family. Beautiful exhibits and arrangements and I was captivated by the Colt exhibit which happens to be my favorite.

Esteban Minero

This place was awesome. The exhibits were engaging as well as educational and informative. Had a great time here and spent alot more time than I thought I would!

Peter Fabian

I am not a cowboys fan but on New Year's day there was free entrance and I had a great time. This place is kids and wheelchair friendly. You can buy food here and some gifts. If you have limited time in LA and you are not a fan of old West culture try to find different activity.

Kayla G

This museum was filled to the brim with rich history and art! We had an hour to go on the tour and our guide was amazing! She packed as much information as she could with the time we had. I wish I had time to go through and really enjoy each and every part I could have easily spent half a day looking at and taking everything in. They have an outdoor portion which is a great to take a break and enjoy nature and also learn a little about the types of plants.

Touna Snap

It is a good museum in a nice area. A lot of knowledge about the history of American West.

db (dbroward)

Museums are faced with a choice: to be culture bearers or cultural advocates, resulting in varying effects and effacements. The Autry purposefully presents the American West as West(s), i.e., pluralistic, an intersectional space of competing narratives, generative opportunities, and endless sublimities that inspired exploitation as well as conservation. Spectacle-wise, it's fantastically ambitious — and thus appropriate for LA —, but makes for an (inevitably?) uneven experience, with some objects adrift, isolated from context, and others in a profusion that's more numbing than insightful (e.g., guns). Even here, within sight of the continent’s accreted edge, the West resists any closure and forfends all conclusions, and the Autry, to its credit, makes that perpetual deferral its subject and mode of investigation. tl;dr: The Autry is admirably, but often frustratingly, unlike other “Western” museums. Recommended, with context.

PJ

Enjoyed the history and pieces they had on display. Great little gift shop as well with really nice Native Art.

Jazmen Thomas

Very well maintained museum. Attractive for both kids and adults. Ticket prices don't exceed $14 which is very reasonable given the high number of works to see. I visited for only 3 hours on a Saturday afternoon and want to come back asap to finish the museum.

Jeffrey Murphy

Not some big country western fan, but this was a really interesting museum, with lots of historical memorabilia focused on a fascinating slice of American entertainment and the arts & culture of the American west. Lots of stuff about Gene Autry and his contemporaries in films, western shows, music, and popular culture. There were exhibits suited to kids and lots of details including videos and audio presentations for those interested in learning more.

Christopher Hazlett

Across the street from the Los Angeles Zoo, the museum includes paintings, artifacts, movies, a gift shop, movie replica and so much more around the American West. There is also a theatre, food court and panning for gold in the courtyard outside the main entrance.

bono212

We had a very good time here with our 9 month old daughter. I wasn't expecting there to be as much for her to do as there was, but the dress-up/movie section was the highlight for us, since being parents is exciting and new, still. The collections here are really incredible, especially the weaponry section. That's what makes museums so wonderful, seeing objects you've heard and read about firsthand. We went on a Bank of America customer appreciation day, so my husband was free. Check their calendar before visiting, there are various free dates each month.

Wade T

Some many cool old west and western movie themed items. Very nicer display of cowboy and vintage firearms.

Chris Romero

First time there and i loved it! So much history and interesting exibits, could not read everything in one day. Will be returning. The kids area was awesome, they got to play and have a ton of fun.

Alice M

SUCH a fun field trip! My kids loved loved loved it! I even had a great time. The artifacts, the history, and the wonderful David who showed my class around really made the experience one we will never forget! On top of everything, all of my kids have a hearing loss. David also uses hearing technology. Whaaaaat a great role model opportunity for my students. Thank you!

Dulcie Flaharty

Autry routinely has interesting and thought provoking special exhibits. The traditional Gene Autry memorabilia, enhanced by lots more cowboy stuff is fun for kids and adults alike. Easy parking and a friendly staff makes it a great destination for a short or longer visit.

Kimberly

This place is awesome. I attended a drum and dance class through UAII. Very nice time.

RICK TABOR

One of the finest museums I've ever been in. Outstanding exhibits, great gift shop.

Diana M

I love it! Staff is great and the museum is so interactive and educational!! Loved the beautiful mini garden as well

Raam Selvam

This museum is really amazing. All arts and collection from old times. Recommend to visit

Y. Ford

The best gift shop ever. Real turquoise jewelry for sale. Coolest toys.

Theresa Ransdell

It was my first time visiting this museum and I really enjoyed it. I was surprised there was more than just Gene Autry memorabilia. They had wonderful displays of native american art and clothing. The baskets are quite amazing what skill and patience to be able to craft something like that. The La Raza photo exhibit was very moving and very well documented. It's a little pricey for a museum, $14 for adults but they offer senior, veteran and student discounts so it wasn't too bad. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours with the family.

Mona Benally

Came to check out the Native American Art Festival and had an amazing time. Lots to see and do, plus there was a food truck that had Indian Tacos and Chili Stew. The staff and participants/ artists were all super friendly and accommodating.

Sai Ahmed

The place was really nice and I was amazed with everything I saw. It's a nice place to bring the family and enjoy the old West. I loved the native American Indian woman who made tiny baskets from twigs. It was really an amazing experience.

Filip Lovric

Absolutely fantastic museum. An absolute must for anyone with interest in the American west whatsoever.

Darrel Wilson

This is an excellent location, right off the I-5. It is a very lovely venue, both inside and outside, pleasing to the eye and mind. Staff and docents were extremely welcoming and helpful. There are a broad variety of exhibits, something for everybody. I was especially interested in the Native American Art and its commentary on contemporary history and culture. Also, the information and displays about indigenous craft and art were valuable. Overall there is a great variety of information about the history and development of the west. I plan to return and learn more.

Avital Argaman

Nice experience, to learn about the native American history, good for kids and all ages.

Sequoya Balboa

We had a great time. We saw dances from Terry and Michael. The playhouse was fun. Ive never been there before and as my first time, it was awesome. My daughter loved it too.

Mason G

A beautiful museum that focuses a lot on the history of the wild west in both TV and in real life. There are also special exhibits from time to time which are always worth checking out! A quintessential piece of Californian history and a good place to take kids because of all the interesting pieces offered.

Walter Elias

Been going to Autry for the last 13 years Except Covid closures... Of course.. But now open to public... Always, always a place to calm your mind with something different... Recommend it.

David Ryan

Really fun museum with lots of artwork, artifacts and interactive exhibits for kids and adults. You can even be a cowboy in your own movie. Yeehaw!

Janella Heptinstall

We had so much fun here today. There were so many things even for little ones to do. We had family come out from Louisiana and wanted to visit here. Plus they give military discounts.

Marlem Palomo

Best museum to learn the truth about cowboys and native Americans. Lots and lots of information on the reality of those days. You will need a whole day to understand what you're reading and looking at. I was blown away by our history. Don't miss it.

Nathan Mabry

Awesome showcase of the American West. A medium-sized, manageable, airy museum that includes plenty of spots to sit and take it all in. Don’t miss the stagecoach, vast collection of revolvers, or the full scale original saloon. Afterwards, stroll to the beautiful garden (located within the museum) for a bit of solitude next to the mini waterfall. Allow yourself 2-3 hours to fully appreciate this gem of a museum.

Anel Ineguez

About two or three exhibits were closed due to renovations, but other than that, i enjoyed learning about California's western history. It's not that big of a museum but still informative. It's only $7 & children from 0-12, I believe, are free. They have a little outdoor space with "rocking horses" kids will enjoy. Their griffin park exhibit is kid friendly. There's an area in that exhibit with a little play house & books for kids to enjoy. So it's a nice little hidden gem within griffin park.

Orlando Boom

Great art and exhibits. Children win with a play place and interactive guide and tour.

Scott Plummer

Loved the western history collection. The whole museum was really ejoyable amd educational!

Rohit

My experience of this museum was overall meh. The different sections sometimes felt like you're walking through an Encyclopedia page by page, which can be nice but can also get boring very fast. The back garden felt redundant and not at all welcoming. The only exhibits I enjoyed were the ones with the paintings: They were beautifully curated. Disclaimer: I'm not a history buff so...

Sam Saison

I am prejudiced because I volunteer as a docent in this museum, but beyond that, it has been one of my favorite historical museums.

David Lee

The tour was amazing and learned cool things. Our guide was wonderful and explained everything in detail. This was a great experience and I would recommend it to everyone!

Rich Lee

A brilliant museum. Small. But peppered with tons of great historical information. If you love history and are intrigued by the unfolding of the west, this is the place for you. 10/10

big benji

The Lone Range exhibit is there. Highly recommend. Incredible human, incredible life story.

Carol Crocker

First visit to The Autry. We took a docent tour. It was a good overview & introduction to their very interesting and specialized collection. I especially enjoyed the collection of native american baskets.

Barbara Lilenfeld

Completely empty on a Tuesday afternoon. Great big play area for kids!

M. L.

Surprisingly fun. Great exhibitions and not afraid to point out the inaccuracies of a whitewashed history of the west.

C. A.

Great museum right off the freeway. Beautiful collections and their theatre shows are awesome. The grounds are nice and the cafe is good. The parking is easy.

Lori Jean Siebers-Redding

I was lucky enough to visit this site over 40+ years ago and the BEST Most Wonderful Highlight is that I got to MEET In PERSON both Roy Rogers and Dale Evans face to face !!!!!!! They were both so very Polite, Humble, Honest, Authentic, Intelligent, Informative, Kind, Straightforward, and the Historical information that they both shared with me and my family was Incredible !! I got to Ask them a ton of Questions and both Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Answered ALL of them PLUS they both Shared a few Western Moments in time of what they Lived here in the San Fernando Valley area before I was even born !! I wish ALL that visit here would have been or still be able to have an Experience like I was able to have Back in the Day !!

Connie Rio

Nice, clean museum. A few exhibit rooms were closed and the outdoor water feature was off, so that was a bummer. The current exhibits were great but yes, I wanted more. My husband enjoyed the gun collection exhibit. The huge Christ on the cross from a gnarled tree was impressive.

SSGT Graziano

Great staff. Displays are impressive. Much bigger than the outside looks.

Neon Grid

This place is amazing! Great place to bring the family to get some education on the old west.

Anne Rafferty

They have an exhibit about clothing in California. Always great place to visit.

Angela Elisabeth

Pretty mich the only way our children will come to understand the richness of the art that was survival during the westward expansion will be through museums like this one. Alao, sadly, the truth of how the expansion was accomplished is also hidden in modern life. This collection is full and explains the many facets of change.

Jessica Cervantes

Cute little scavenger hunt for kids. Bought my tickets on Groupon. The theme is to pay homage to indigenous people. Lots of great Native American ar and artifacts. Also lots of western history there as well. Enjoyed it with the family kids aged 7 and 6 were entertained for a bit. Definitely think it is more of an adult museum but kids are welcomed here! Great way to teach some History to the young ones!

frassati frassati

Best Museum to visit in Los Angeles,that's the real American history

Sean Bainbridge

Nice way to spend an afternoon. Had some really neat exhibits and the experience really makes you reflect on how different life was, just a 100 years ago. Only complaint is that some of the exhibits have really dim lighting.

David Cartwright

Fascinating place to study and learn about western history, art and material culture. Free paking too.

Jose Martinez

Totally awesome experience. Military and veterans are free, students are $10 and general admin is $14. Worth it to visit as it has been remodeled.

Armenian King

Entertaining place full of old historical artifacts, galleries about Native Americans, Wild Western Culture and Habits, Guns and Rifles. The time was short to expire everything in details. Has a beautiful garden with a stream in the back side of museum, the parking structure was big and most importantly free. Has a grass lawn where you can come with friends, family and kids for a picnic. For sure I will come back to this museum. One thing that made me upset was the staff did not let take photos, videos with a camera that had a flashlight on it.

Englisberg

Not impressed, find staff rather arogant, exhibits tend to be culturally insensitive towards Native Americans and also Mexican Americans, clearly bent on emphasis towards the supremacy of the dominant (conquering) culture. It is also overpriced for what it supposedly offers.

Shoto Todoroki

It is a nice place to learn about west culture. I enjoyed going here with my dad. During covid-19 you do need to pay with a credit card or debit card though. Some places of the museum might be closed at the time but it's is still a nice place to go to.

Constantine R

Fascinating exhibits. The Colt collection was particularly impressive. The museum presents an unvarnished view of the American west and doesn't stick to the traditional whitewashed history, but presents the visitor with facts that paint a more nuanced and accurate picture of the development of the old west.

Edward Klein

Went there for an outdoor movie, great night. The lawn is perfect for this type of event and the food trucks were yummy. Comet BBQ was there and that was the only disappointment.

Hollywood Art Chick

Wonderful, welcoming staff. My BF loves the exhibit of old west firearms. The garden out back features CA native plants In A pleasant area with seating. Nice and large gift shop. The art is well displayed and labelled and lit. Cool gallery for Western movie props. Big parking lot but gets very very busy on free days

Jason Burkle

We went to the concert/food truck/and movie night in the grass area near the museum. Good fun, dogs allowed, good for families.

Chris Oro

A history of cowboys and the things they experienced.

Noemi Banuelos

It has great exhibits on the wild west, a kids play area, saddles to mount, interactive stations, and more.

Code Chick

Worth a visit. I went here on New Years Day because it's open, and it's free on that day. There was plenty of parking and it's free. The exhibit was focused on gold which I didn't catch as I literally had 15 minutes before closing. I spent time in the galleries and the artist was really good although the topic very specific. The exhibit focused on Native American casinos and related Vegas, tourism and how it's so Hollywood. Interesting slants and visually appealing with good color and composition. The pieces were quite large and focused on the message of commercialized desert spots. The staff was very gracious and the overall space inviting. I'll return when I have more time.

paula nemiroff

They had some beautiful paintings worthwhile getting a close up look to admire. However, we were very disappointed that the sculptures were not that great of quality.

Alexander Freedman

The tour guides were wonderful and had a very caring attitude. Our tour guide was exceptional. She went above and beyond her duties by telling us all information about the exhibits as much as she could! She explained in great detail about every single exhibit. I highly recommend you visit this museum! It is very educational and a great way to learn about Westward Expansion!

John C

Great display of early American art and magnificent revolver collection. See the presidential Colts and guns belonging to Teddy Roosevelt, Pancho Villa, and Doc Holliday, plus much more!

Guadalupe Gonzalez

Great place to learn some history of our Native Americans and the cowboys. They have a fun activity for the children to actually get into the museum atmosphere, a little detective game where they have to explore the whole museum and finds clues to get a badge. It was a great activity to do with our son and helped us explore the whole museum better. You can also pan for gold!

DeEtte Tikotzinski

Great place to appreciate! Get a sense of history and then get outside to enjoy the day!

Michael Davis

It's a nice place to see. It really only takes a few hours to see the hole place but it's nice. Cool art fun little afternoon excursion.

james scott sumter

Excellent collection, display, presentation, and building & grounds. Very well worth the price of admission for all ages. There is interaction in sections involving a good mux of media. And right in the park environs to make a day of it. You just can't miss.

jim miller

Wass pretty good except for the temporary closure of the Hollywood Cowboy exhibits due to renovation I think

Niki Okuk

Wow, what a turn around. I went here several years ago and it was mostly John Wayne oil paintings glorifying genocide and colonization, I left feeling angry, hurt & frustrated. I avoided this place even after I was given free tickets. I took my family today and found that it's been totally redone with native contemporary art, tonva contributors, native plant garden and more. Really great reboot.

Gerry Hester

This was absolutely the best museum I've been to --I thought it was going to be all about Gene Autry but I was so surprised that it was all about the West and of course the western cowboy heroes and their films. The exhibits were so authentic and all the history was explained so well. I planned on being there for an hour and wound up spending over four hours. It was a perfect afternoon! BTW Veterans get in free

Charles Riendeau

The Autry is directly across from the entrance to the LA Zoo. It has the elegance of the most formal museums with an array of interactive displays that make it fun. We had an excellent native guide who took us through a couple of hundred years of natural wisdom and history in just over an hour. The food service didn't impress me. But, you can bring your own lunch.

roodley poodley doodley

Love exploring their selection! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month is free.

Becky Coker

I went here for the Native American Craft Festival and it was amazing. It's a jurored event so all artists are vetted before entry. It meant that only authentic, high quality art and artists were present. It was amazing to see the art and talk to artists who were keeping traditions alive that were almost wiped out. It was great to talk to and support (and okay, shop!!!) all the art, jewelry, knives and clothes there. It's every year around the end of October or beginning of November and I highly recommend it.

Junior Rocky

Great museum for those interested in Western History (like I am). Prior to the pandemic, they held regular events like movies, concerts, book signings, etc., that I really enjoyed going to. I miss it so much! I hope that it fully opens again soon!

lovecat

Excellent displays, architecture, and layout. There is a history of American Indian culture, Chinese American history, and Spanish American history, as well as historical cowboy and old western US artifacts that are eye opening. I consider this to be the best museum in the L.A. area to visit. Well worth the entry fee of less than $8. I have been there several times, taking visiting family and friends there every chance I get. I learn something new every time I go. There is a small cafe with outside seating and a gift store. The museum is located across the road from the L.A. zoo, and nearby in Griffith park is a railroad museum that is fascinating.

Charles Hall

great place to enjoy your day was great the artwork lots of artwork and and also have lunch in the cafe the food is excellent

Walter Ego

This museum has an extensive collection of objects (particularly guns) from the period of expansion into the West in the 1800s. This museum had a few exhibits that were closed, and some of the exhibits seemed out of place (e.g. Investigating Griffith Park, Human Nature) compared to the American West theme. The captions were generally well done, though I was surprised to see that American Progress by John Gast did not have a description. I also would have liked to see a bit more comparison between the West as depicted in film and reality.The air conditioning is quite intense here; you might be cold if you wear shorts.

Simon Frost

Lots of interesting exhibits and well curated experiences. The green screen studio is especially fun for children, and adults love it too! I especially like the fact the focus seems to have evolved over time away from The West in general to be far more about Los Angeles, it's people, wildlife, plants and history. Let's face it, even the history of singing cowboys is Hollywood history based on the idea of The West. Great attraction not to be missed.

Amanda Martin

Lots of things for kids and adults. Panning for gold was a hit along with the dress up areas with green screens for the kids to act out Westerns.

Wayne Sharp

Enjoyed our visit here. Loved seeing exhibits on the history of Hollywood Western movies. They also have a good collection of Remington and Colt firearms. Wish they had a more extensive collection of Native American artifacts, but they still have a lot of old West stuff worth seeing.

SoCal Parent Club

Loved this place so much to do with the kids highly recommend it’s free if you have a EBT card.

Geodfrey Stanley

I ever seen in display so many western guns in just one place, historical, presidentials, novelties,never seen before. you got to go. Is a real diferent museum.

Kimberly Kellerman

I love the Autry Museum. I've been taking my granddaughter here for years. They have a great western movie exhibit which includes a green screen movie maker where you can pretend to be riding a horse, along with hats and other props to have fun. There's a fun kids area where kids can pretend they are living in the old days on a farm. There's costumes and all types of things to imagine with. They have a changing exhibit featuring different artists. As well as an outside area that houses many native plants. They have a cafe outside. And a large grass area where they hold special events. Parking is free. Staff have always been very friendly and so full of knowledge. A great place to come and escape the heat and take in a bit of Hollywood, California, art and history!

Erandi Tacvba (eriextacvba)

I went (twice) specifically for the Raza exhibit and it was amazing! I feel so lucky to have been able to see such a well put together exhibit that was extremely on point with its information. The rest of the museum was also great and I love the variety of topics you can learn about. I would definitely come back for other special events/exhibits & recommend to museum lovers!!

Ellen Tilles

This fascinating museum is located in the midst of the sprawling grounds of Griffith Park. The outdoor garden with its explanation of Western plant life was a wonderful start for us. From there we went through as many exhibits as we could. The exhibits are hands on and appealing to young and old alike. There is much conversation and shared findings between museum visitors. Probably the best hands on activities I have experienced at a museum.

Dan J

If you have any interest in the American West, the Autry is a place for you. A wonderful collection of artifacts from the "Ol' West" including Billy the Kid's rifle and a great collection of Colts. This is truly a hidden gem of Southern California

Arpine Ginosyan

Very impressive museum, two hours is not even enough. The ticket is $14 per person, $10 for students. Nice atmosphere, very interactive and engaging. The park around has free wifi and you'll never regret visiting it.

scotti jo seuthe

Beautiful place with lovely exhibits. It took us about 2 1/2 hours to see everything, not counting the garden. There's food available with courtyard seating, as well as picnic space outside the museum proper.

roger boon

I like the autrey but if your planning a visit some of there exhibits are closed for renovations(movie and tv area) so call ahead for availability. It has great exhibits for everyone.

Bob Bonstead

What a great museum! Quite a selection of different displays. Nice selection of costumes from movies. Interesting display on history of La Raza in photographs. Permanent and rotating exhibits in different wings. Two floors of displays, a theater, an education center, cafe, museum store. Veterans get free admission. Discounts for seniors. Membership gets discounts at store and cafe, and notification for special events.

Patrick Gibson

Great western museum with smart and well designed exhibits. Veterans get in for free otherwise the cost is reasonable. Right across from the Los Angeles Zoo.

Erik Latshaw

What a weird museum! The very first thing I saw upon entering was their exhibit (and sale) of paintings and for a second I was like, "why am I paying money to enter what is in effect a gallery trying to sell me things?" And also I worried it was just going to be paintings, I wanted that real west stuff! Next thing I saw was their exhibit from films about the american west which didn't alleviate my concerns. It all seemed like interpretations of the west. But then I saw their very impressive and actually beautiful collection of guns from the west and that was worth the price of admission. I would have liked more things representing the material culture of the Native Americand but I know that can be problematic given how those things can be obtained as well as perhaps not properly respecting how those objects are to be handled and talked about so don't know if that can be done.

Eva Yu Cheung

Great museum. Great blend of different topics concerning the Californians and mid west - i learned a lot an enjoyed the interaction. Informative for adults and fun interactive sites for young kids throughout. Great blend of different art forms. Plaques are well situated and contain the right amount of detail.

Lily Pastor

I've never been a fan of cowboy movies or the Wild West. I had no idea who Gene Autry was. I had very low expectations for this museum. It turned out to be an amazing experience for my whole family. We took a tour with a fantastic, knowledgeable guide, which highlighted the complex (generally racist) relationship the American West had with Native Americans. The museum includes world class art and there was even a section devoted to protests of the Dakota pipeline! How cool is it that a major Museum has an exhibit on a current political issue?

Luis V

First time, nice to visit year around!!

marcus a

We had a blast. Kind of kid friendly with the western TV props and theater but my kids were so excited that I had to tell them to slow down a few times. Amazing artwork and the staff was awesome. Will definitely be back.

Steve A

The singing cowboy experience. A good look at the days of early Hollywood cowboys. Great exhibits with some interesting stories and facts. The museum has detailed exhibits of 19th & early 20th century history of western frontier expansion of the US. This museum also has many genuine artifacts of the same time period, including paraphernalia used by the indigenous population, documents, photos, and fantastic firearms exhibits. A nice place to spend a few hours or you can spend time at the LA zoo, which is directly across the road.

Heather Tenney

I went here with my family on New Year's since it was free. Honestly, I would have paid to get in! It was such a fun day for us. Lots of cool stuff to see and things to learn regarding the history of the West. My husband especially enjoyed checking this place out.

Rosie Ramirez

Went over and checked this place out after visiting the zoo. It only took an hour to hour and half to get thru. The top floor is mostly changing art galleries. The lower floor is history of the American West. It covers from the first settlers to movies portraying the west. They have several artifacts from chuck wagons, saloons, firearms, and everyday living. It also went into famous cowboys and Hollywood movies. If you have any interest in these things this is worth the stop. If you are a veteran or active duty you get in for free.

Kevin Mullett (Kev)

Love this museum! They have some of the greatest displays and they really teach you what life was like in the west. Really one of the best museums out there. We have been members for years and go to all of their events

Kurumi Senpai

This is my first time here so it was completely new to me. I had been meaning to come here for a couple of years now and well i finally did it. Well moving on to what you really came here for. The museum is mainly about natives and the effect that immigrants had on them and their territories. The museum is quite small but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a trip or a few. Everything is well designed. It has a minimalist style in which one can relax while also admiring the many pieces of history wether they be painting or sculptures. One can simply come and get lost in the many section it has. To be fair one days isn't enough to take it all in, so that means that one must come really early and slightly rush through the pieces but once again two days is the best way to experience it. I find this as a great place to relax and learn about the past and the implications it had on other athnic groups.

Daniel Burke

One of our great local museums. Reasonable admission prices. Currently they have two new exhibitions of Native contemporary art. The Art of David Bradley from the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The second is Harry Fonseca paintings and drawings. His Coyote series shows how one's idenity can intersect and refract into something intriguing. A great way to spend your day.

Carol Thomas

Told and taught me a number of things I didn't know. This museum is NOT about Gene Autry, it's about the development of the west and California history. I was very surprised and enjoyed it a lot.

P B

Typical museum filled with friendly people and yes ART. Didn't have time to throughly check this whole place out, I was here on business. Overall nice large building with many places to see. Very clean and spacious

Andy Chase

Outstanding museum for western history, culture and art. There is emphasis on participation of various ethnic groups and the role they had in the expanding west. While this is a traditional museum, there are numerous activities for kids. I suggest that you visit their website for details. Fun fact: Gene Autry, founder of the museum also wrote the song "Here comes Santa Claus"

Rod “RocketRod” Kavanagh

Take the time and spend a day... there's too much to see on a mere visit. Get your info at the main desk, but be careful some of the guys have their own agenda and may make you linger too long at certain areas. Plenty of extraordinary exhibits. Really good Cafe on site!

William Seegers

I think the name belies the true nature of this wonderful museum. Once you get in the doors though it's made clear that this museum was founded by Gene Autry and dedicated to his love of the west. And the definition of "The West" is diverse, historic, and thorough, as it should be. There's a permanent installation of old west historic items along with constantly updating contemporary exhibits about life in the west today from all walks of life. It's a cliche but I'd argue there's something for everyone here.

Todd Peterson

I went here for the first time last week. The Autry Museum is one of Los Angeles most hidden in plain sight treasures. I have been to the LA Zoo many times but never right across the street to the Autry Museum. The best exhibit at the museum is the old west saloon and gun and badge collection. It was awesome.

Molly Fisher

The Autry Museum was always one of our favorite museums to visit when we lived in LA in the late 1990s. It often featured interesting traveling exhibits plus fun items of the permanent collection of Gene Autry's memorabilia from movies, music and baseball. So when we were in LA in Jan. 2019 we stopped by. The day we visited was Tuesday, which was free admission. The new exhibit wasn't opening for a few days but we got to see our old favorites as well as a small special exhibit of western artists, primarily of landscapes. Museum shop has some unusual items too.

Jane Doe

Was my first visit ever to see the American Masters which comes around once a year. I had no idea. Paintings looked like photographs. Photographs! Very nice mix of classic portraiture, landscapes, still life, mixed media, metals, ceramics, glass and textiles. Range of price points. Recommended!

Eva Rosenberg

We were there for their Marketplace Day, which included a series of short plays. We've been here before and we always enjoy it immensely. Their Native Voices series gives a window into the lives and perspectives of many tribes. It's fascinating to see the people from so any different tribes, who used to be at war with each other, historically, now working together to produce art.

M.J. Kang

A gem of a museum. They have wonderful summer fairs. This is a special place. Free parking - right across the street from the zoo. There revolving exhibits tend to be very interesting playful and offers a unique perspective. I loved their exhibition on play as the miniature hand woven baskets. There were some you needed a magnifying glass to see. They were so delicate and beautiful. I do miss the Lisa See exhibit. I wish they would bring that back.

Billy Boone

Absolutely loved it. It's a great experience for the whole family.

SHARON ROOT

My granddaughter and I spent the afternoon there and had a great time but I would really like to commend the groundskeepers who were trimming the hedges in front of the museum. Our car had a problem and I asked them to help and they fixed it in no time. They were kind and courteous and I would like people to know how important it was to us that they fixed it. Thank you so much.

Ron Cannell

Really injoyed our visit to the Autry Museum. Great art galleries. The western theme galleries were impressive and informative. Really injoyed the western movie galleries with the costumes and memorabilia. Had a little issue with the museum store. I had visited several years ago and was able to purchase small items like movie posters and and western items for kids. It is now all high end and expensive. I didn't see anyone buying anything. Great cafeteria though.

Arsen Hovanesyan

This museum is awesome. Collections are amazing and beautiful. My kids and I enjoyed the green screen video, with us in the forefront and scenes from westerns in the background. Were definitely coming back to do it again!

Neva Trejo

You may purchase new pictures by famous current artists, a great history/ecology tour tailored especially to your groups just call ahead. Exhibits are pretty fair in their non stereotyped historical chararacters and events_: the very first Gatling gun was a chillingly understated memorial to our own national genocide. Awesome gift store. Special rates for kids,seniors,vets and groups.

Carolina Prieto Muñiz

Really interesting to see dresses, wagons, guns and other artifacts from the West history. Loved the "poo an for gold" setup and the little garden. However, what I enjoyed the most was the exhibit "LA Raza", absolutely great If you have a fourth grader learning about California Gold Rush and history, this is a great field trip.

Nicole Elin Antoine

Got a flat tire in the parking lot when we got there. Love the layout of the museum with an open atrium in the center. There is a costume section with Michael Jacksons metal shoes and lots of old Hollywood costuming. I went for the featured artist who has great paintings of fire in landscape.

Daniel McNamara

It is a very nice museum. Took Mom and she enjoi'd it.

John Reddick

Really cool place to spend a few hours. They have pistols on display owned by Wyatt Earp, JFK, Nixon, etc. Beautiful pieces of artwork. Tributes to the old westerns. Movie props.

Thomas Arellanes

Odd Market at the Autry was cool. The museum had some galleries open during the market and they were amazing. Food trucks were great also. Will definitely be back every 3rd Friday til October.

Alexis Andrews

It is a multi-faceted all aged attraction dedicated to all things around the theme of the west. It has a lot of cool interactive features which will entertain the young (and their parents) and the kids won't even mind the fact that they are being tricked into learning things.

Tanya Syla

Always love this museum. Learn something new every time.

mary mercado

Went there for the Sizzling summer nights💃great gathering and music👍 …

Magnus Kwan

This Museum is more kids friendly than I first thought. 3 activities for parents of kids: 1. Get the tour, they do have have a tour specific for kids that introduce toys from the old days. 2. The green screen where you act as cowboy on the horse 3. Guild panning

Maarten Verijdt

Amazing museum, it gives you a bigger insight into California's history. For us European visitors it's also very interesting to see the local paintings and art we never even heard of.

Julio Hernandez

The Audry Museum is a beautiful place to learn about the history of the west. Every time I have been there have been activities or events outside the museum. Across the street is the LA zoo but I recommend visiting both on different dates. There is just too much to see and learn on a single trip.

Chris Centofante

Saw the Masters exhibit....just wonderful!!!

Georgina Ortega

So much to see, well laid out. The people are so friendly and great value for your money. We spent 8 hrs. at the museum and grojnds. Great caffetary style restaurant, the Chilli was delicious and the prices very good...They just need to offer more desserts

Steven Baldwin

Fun place to explore and kill some time!

Blake Henderson

If you like the old west in any capacity this is a cool place to visit. My mom loved it and went twice in one week while visiting. Good entertainment for the family and out son loved the green screen which out him on a horse.

Carl Clines

It was fantastic on every level, I had no idea it was as big as it is and displayed so many cool things, such as: John f Kennedy's presidential Revolver and Billy the kid's lever action rifle. A real Chuck wagon from the cattle Roundup days. Not only do they have some real gold on display but you can pan for gold.

MYRA Pchcal

So interesting, so much history . If you go with an open mind you'll come back with a great experience!! With toddlers??? um I'm not advice to go. But there is a small area to play, is a movie set with a green screen . Great experience!!

Jason Harrold

Really amazing museum. Great to see with friends or family. The tours are great and its right across from the LA Zoo so you could do both. Tons of rich history and artifacts here

bxnkzツ

It was awesome. I went there because I had an art class field trip and I loved it. The tour guides were super friendly, it was a really clean place and you really get to see beautiful sculptures and learn about the history of america.

3day Blinds

My wife wanted to visit to see the Native American exhibits. We also saw an interesting La Raza exhibit, the vintage toys, the garden and waterfall, and clips from Gene Autry movies. It was fun.

Daniel Lee

Western themed museum with artwork, movie props, guns and dioramas containing historical items. They also have a green screen for you to pretend to ride a horse and an area for gold panning. It's a small-medium museum that's intimately focused on the west.

ashwindra kumar

Great museum for a tour and art

Alan Quintos

Autry Museum is great. The exhibits were setup nice and easy to view. The price is reasonable. They have ample parking. They have Salsa nights on Thursday's during the summer.

Karina Wilson

Perhaps a little off the beaten track for many visitors to LA(and Angelenos too), but it's well worth a trip to this area of Griffith Park. There's an engrossing collection of 19th century artefacts, plus real efforts made to be inclusive and to challenge some of the more insidious myths about "how the West was won". There are rolling exhibitions and a great cafe too.

Roberta Jones

Take your time going here,every item is so interesting you have to about it. They use to have Country Western Concerta here. If your interested in the West come here and Enjoy.

Meredith McKenzie

My favorite museum in Los Angeles! The programming is a wonderful mix of intellectual and popular culture exhibitions of the American frontier and what it has meant to our culture. The food at Crossroads Restaurant is so good that I often take my work day lunch break there with a walk in Griffith Park afterwards. The western movie events and western music sing-alongs are especially fun. Of course, it's family-friendly!

Alex Zuur

Not really a fan of " westerns" but have to say this museum was a lovely surprise with it's varied exhibits which dealt with political and cultural issues relating to Hispanic, First Nation and Afro American communities. Will happily visit again.

Stephen Gonzalez

I really liked LA RAZA exhibition. It was a powerful learning experience and got a lot of powerful messages from the photographs. I found messages such as: brutality, pain, anger, brotherhood/sisterhood, ethnic and ethical issues, death, and a vision of equality in a time of countless issues that the USA faced during the 60-70's. I highly recommend this place. I also liked the extensive collection of Colt firearms and military history. They also had a gattling gun!

Roderic Kavanagh

Great museum with fantastic array of exhibitions from the history of the West, to the famed Singing Cowboy himself. Excellent onsite cafe, but be prepared to spend a few dollars. Only drawback, the tour guide we had was the WORST. We had a group of eight, and after 40 minutes moving only 50 feet looking at THREE displays... heck, people just starting leaving the group. Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd when you get passed by two OTHER GROUPS, you kinda get the idea our guide was following her own agenda and was not able to read the utter boredom her group was suffering.

Anne Swatfigure

Beautiful museum of Western art. This visit was for a seminar on cruising Alaska. Nice auditorium and.large free parking lot on NW side of Griffith Park, just off 5 Frwy.

Chris C

Such a delightful surprise - interesting collection and very engaging. Revolving exhibits as well. Don’t miss the outdoor area / falls as well as prospecting for gold - great activity for kids that they really loved!

Jon Saul

There is always something interesting, fun and entertaining at the Autry Museum. And the food in the cafe is delicious. We spent Sunday afternoon listening to Tradition an Modern Country Music by a dozen or so performers.

Daniel Eakin

Fans of famous firearms, the Old West, Native American heritage, and film, this one's for you! The Autry Museum features such artifacts as the original prototype Colt revolver (1835), Billy the Kid's rifle, Wyatt Earp's pistol, and more amazing pieces than I could mention here. Or maybe you prefer the Lone Ranger and Tonto's costumes, the gunbelts of the Three Amigos, or outfits from all the singing cowboys of yesteryear. The Museum also pays tribute to the native peoples and their cultures, displaying period clothing, blankets, artwork and much more. The Autry is a rare gem in the heart of Los Angeles. Take the kids and have a good time.

William FRENCH

A not to be missed SoCal attraction. The Western and cowboy experience is spot on if a little on the nostalgic side. The art is world class and if the kids get restless there is also the the LA Zoo across the road.

Hal Simon

Great museum to visit for the whole family. You will learn a lot about Native Americans and the beginnings of the western part of the United States. Great docent guided tours on the weekend.

Natasha Vartanian

Nice museum! Cool pieces and nice variety. We spent about 3 hours there but there probably isn't enough to do to stay more than that. Would recommend!

Letitia Boas

Wonderful exhibits of Gene Autry western years, indigenous American blankets, sculptures, and a special area for kids to play in a western themed room. Outside, you can learn how to pan for gold. Nice gift shop.

Marty Michener

This museum had thoughtful displays not only of the Hollywood west, but of the Native American west, past and present. Art by contemporary natives, presented legends and natural symbols in sensitive contexts along with recognition of some of the savage treatments visited by colonial powers on the pre existing complex cultures.

J S

This museum is really well done. Wonderful courtyard to hang out in and eat and drink. The museum has lots of things to see and do. Parking can sometimes be an issue.

Antonio Ll.

You will have a such a great time with your family and friends whenever you want learn more about the beginning of colonisation in the United States. Here is this historical place, you will find out more about the real needs , way of life this people and the difference from today's modern age.

Zane Coupe

Has some great art and displays but when walking through a history museum I like exhibits that flow or tell a story. The Autry just feels like it's a completely random collection of Western/Cowboy history and general admission is more expensive that the natural history museum.

Marie-Claude Delcourt

A true gem. The museum will please every wild west enthousiaste wilth lot of artefacts beautifully displayed and curated, including an amazing collection of Colts. Beyond that, the museum is a tribute to the culture of the west in its diversity . The approach is brilliant, exploring the themes that have shaped the artisic creation and formed the numerous images of the west: Religion and rituals, land and landscape, migration and movement. The contemporary art exhibition on Rick Bartow and the presentation La Raza were both meaningful and breathtaking. A must see.

Chris Valle

Totally underrated fine art exhibits and solid historical galleries, great for a light couple of hours, and food/shopping onsite

Jenna Didier

World class museum with highly engaging rotating exhibitions as well as permanent collections encompassing Western Heritage including the First People's significant and important cultural heritage presented in collaboration with their living ancestors. A must for visitors and locals seeking to understand Los Angeles and the phenomenon of western expansion.

Ron Robinson

Not crowded at all, very pleasant visit. Haven't been there in years, still a great museum.

Chad Snyder (#dahcredyns)

Fantastic museum. Great place for old films. The Cafe there is gem. Gorgeous gift shop and always intriguing exhibits. Wonderful outdoor events as well.

Ray Flores

One can’t go wrong visiting fabulous Cowboy memorabilia at the Autry Museum. Kids from 5 to 105 will enjoy a different prospective of American Culture which to date continue to awe! Present & Future Frontiers Man, Women, Boys, & Girls.

Kenway Heyden

This place is GREAT as usual. Love odd nights out at the Autry :-) Music Rides/Massive Jumpers Awesome selection of food trucks Art Good energy What more can you ask for?

Walter Thomas

great burgers and excellent service. The menus is perfect for all families and esp kids! great environment available tables to sit and relax and have a great lunch

Eva Espana

It's beautiful the museum

Linda - the Strawberry Blonde

Its great.. But dont go therevon bad weather IF you want to eat outside. Food is good(?), but the sweet potato fries are great!!! The los angeles zoo is across from them if you want to visit there also.

Jacob Parres-Gold

The museum is an amazing display of Western American history, with engaging exhibits, famous artwork, and great educational programs. There's a cafe and big lawn nearby.

M Montes

Best south west museum In Los Angeles if not all of Southern California. My kids had fun and I really enjoyed the museum as well. Thank you Autry museum and staff.

Scott Pactor

Solid four star museum, though ultimately it is hard to ignore the fact of a museum of the american west founded by a television cowboy. Still, they mean well and the rotating exhibits often focus on native communities.

Jessica Estrada

This museum offers a lot of exhibits that show a lot of history. It's also somewhat child friendly with some sections having interactive areas.

歐懷澤

Great place! We went there twice, it was fun. Although the museum is small. The foods are delicious and we enjoyed the American western history!

Michelle Jacobo

Informative lectures and talks. Went for the book signing Cooking The Native Way.

Adam Lopez

I always love visiting the Autry. Very small collection, but constantly updated. And the gift shop is fantastic.

M O

I didn't think I'd care for it, but was very pleasantly surprised by the venue and collections; from stunning artwork to movie memorabilia. Very well done and a pleasure to tour.

Vincent Rose

Free admission for activie duty and veterans. They have a great exhibit on westerns as a film genre, selections of Western themed art and statues, as well as native art and statues.

Ken Frankel

Any culture, even if it's only of one, is a valid and valued view of the direction wind blows the vane rather than the pulsation in our veins. Native American Indian and indigenous plants and animals took center stage this weekend. An original score scored a Homer with a flute and dance as well Exhibits were plentiful under a huge tent just behind two wigwams.

Christopher Griffiths

The museum is fabulous but the temperature is like a freezer, I had to go outside just to warm my toes!

Cynthia Arredondo

Such a fun and interesting place. Went for my daughter's field trip. Definitely coming back to explore the whole museum.

Cheryl Freed

Fabulous place to get educated on the West. Exhibitions are great for you & your family or your friends. Looking to go there again.

Edgar Barradas

This review us for the coffee shop Since the moment i came in i was greeted ..the place felt warm and nice..i just came here for a drink ..(ice coffee) ..Mr Clifford greeted me like he knew me from before ..explained me where everything was and that i would have unlimited refills.. His attitude was that one from a friend you've known forever ..he was so kind and respectful.. A good example of a gentleman.. I wish i could see more of this attitude everywhere else ..and surprise ..as I'm writing this he just brought me some chilli and beans and a muffing free of charge =) .. Definitely a 5 star place Thanks Cliff!

Rocio Aviles

Im was very surprised by this museum. There is so much to see. From cowboys to Indians there is alot of art. Super cool for kids. Must checkout

Joey Hayashi

beautiful place - various exhibits going on, lived it

Marcelo Orellana

Great fun in the sun with our little ones

greg Price

What a great place to go see so much History and have a great event. Make sure you have a full day to check the Autry Museum out. It's really worth your time and money.

Jose Chavez

Great experience, great place to visit. What's even better, is that every third Tuesday of the month, the entrance is free, and free parking. Great, for kids to visit, with people helping you, and guiding you through the exhibitions

Andrew Guenthner

Great museum, nice exhibits and beautiful outdoor garden. A bit steep at $14 to get in, but there are times when you can go for free.

Matteo Bateman

This is the bomb of a museum. Everyone in my mind, has business going to this wonderful place. I didn't expect to to be this delighted but let me tell you. I had a ball! I recommend this museum for everyone

Marla Wolkowitz

We had a great time exploring the various permanent exhibits and temporary. We also attached ourselves to a docent who was engaging. Terrific day at the Autry.

andrew rasmussen

Wonderful museum. My daughter loved the play house and dress up . The scavenger hunt game was super cool and I learned a lot about American history and film

Dena Lenn

Having The Los Angeles County Academic Bowl there. May 28, 2020. Conducted a walk through to organize the event. Wonderful museum!

Adventuring It

Great exhibits and veterans get in free! They also have a fun green screen that you get to try out with costumes that shows on a TV.

s walker

My 11yr old loved panning for gold! Beautiful Art with different themed sections around the inside of the building. Peaceful and very kid friendly.

Sidney J Marquez

For the whole family. Early California History. Different Indian tribes that lived here in the Griffith Park area. As well as the Mexican heratige in early times. The challenges to see if the young men could run from Griffith Park to Santa Monica Beach. Gene Autry's life history. Sizzling Summer nites. Fun for the whole family.

Chris Glass

It's always a fun, honest celebration of California's history.

Cristian Cisneros

The Colt revolver section of the museum is worth the trip alone. I loved the graphics, the videos, the photos, the layout, and the waterfall outside.

Tony Hiller

Great for old western movie fans with nice exhibits, and a native American art exhibit that is very interesting. Free parking and reasonable entrance fee.

judy spector

Wonderful display of western movies and tv: costumes, photos, fun saddle to sit on and be in a movie, interesting exhibits, pan for gold open on the weekends.

David Vasquez

There is so much to do here. When we went, there was an art gallery of the west. There is a collection of memorabilia from westerns, as well as a reconstructed bar from the old west. Will definitely go back there.

roy skinner

There are very cool things to see there. Naming them would take away from it. All the kids I saw were having fun, talking excitedly about an exhibit, etc.

Rexford Crafts

Great place to see art and exhibitions. Cool native plant healing garden and many great displays of objects from the west in olden' times!

Patricia Rodriguez

Excellent exhibit "La Raza" runs all 2018. Highlights photos from Chicano Rights movement in East LA during 1967-71, incl images from high school walkouts, demonstrations, rallys, LA school Board of Education meetings, picketing and sit in. Highly recommended for high school, college students, class projects, all concerned with social justice issues and power of community activism.

Stephen Boykin

I was happily surprised at how much I enjoyed myself. There was a display on the American West I believe and it was great!

Rino Sanchez

This museum is definitely worth a visit, there's a wide variety of exhibits. There's something for everyone. I wish I had more time to spend here.

DrinkMoreCoffee

I enjoyed the core exhibits of the American west the best. Impressive Colt revolver collection and nice historical walkthrough of classic Hollywood westerns.

MariaElena Yepes

Great photo exhibit titled La Raza. It chronicles the Mexican American civil rights movement through the lenses of the photographers of the La Raza newspaper, a community publication from the 1960's through 1990's. A must see!

B Radd

Nice museum. Went to a concert and movie in the park next door. Free admission to the museum included. Can't beat it. Would definitely return.

Aubri Lancaster

It was clean, well laid out, and had some nice interactive exhibits for the kids. Lost a star because I found it rather boring, but that's probably not their fault. Lol

Jonathon Gimenez

Nice museum, many rotating exhibits that give a nice view into the old west. Can highly recommend!

Jon B Pease

field trip. well versed docents. so many kids was a bit loud for them to concentrate. La Raza exhibit needed more time to peruse.

pelon romos

Love this place ! there's a lot of history you can learn at this Museum, I will recommend too friends and Families awesome place.

Jose Pizana

Great little museum. It has a great collection of vintage guns. Definitely worth a visit especially if you are a gun enthusiast.

Davina Lightner

Monthly western film showing in actual theatre and shown in 35mm when available, so great experience over the tv and it's included with your admission.

Shaniquea Boyles

Had an amazing time. The kids really enjoyed themselves and the shopping was even better.

Emily Russell

Excellent museum with unique pieces of art. Highly recommend visiting. Eat See Hear holds screenings here as well which is a lovely.

Valerie Mastrangelo

Very nice museum about Gene Autry and the history of tv westerns. Relatively small so you can get through it in a couple of hours.

Michael Weissman

This often forgotten museum hosts a lot of great galleries, and native american artifacts. And I learned they have a pop up market on Friday nights sometimes!

Evonn, Morris

Totally awesome, we had our tribal meeting there I am very impressed at all the native artifacts.

Cliff Larsen

Best Western Museum!

Kendall Coleman

My 2nd time there. It's a wonderful museum. Kid friendly and a great educational experience too.

W Valenz

Good place and very well kept exhibits

Alan Nordstrom

I am on a Men's team and we had our meeting in the grass field next to the Autry museum. Great place for a meeting outside under the stars.

Laurel Woodley

Great place to take out-of-town visitors. Nice restaurant to get a bite to eat and a spacious Gift Shop to pickup some western items.

Yolanda Guzman

Huge collection of real guns. Beautiful collection of antique guns. Amazing. Must see.

Edmundo Rodriguez

Angles in out Field Movie at the Wells Fargo Theatre. They Had Free Pop Corn, Drinks. Great Time There. 😎 …

stephanie kenny

Lots of nostalgia and very reasonably priced. Plan on 1 to 2 hours. Easy to find and park.

Ahmed

please add a spanish version to text for the displays

Maria Fuentes

Our whole family family LOVES this place. We have visited many times over the years with our two girls who are now almost teenagers and they always have a great time!

Athena Balistreri

Nice variety of sculpture and paintings along with western memorabilia, rotating displays and a good variety of interactive exhibits. Good for all ages

Ian Beavis

A much improved and more complete story of the West than had been here previously. Thorough enjoyed it. Heading to their Mt Washington Annex next

Andréa D. Davis

What a great place. They've merged with the Museum of the South West so new exhibits are happening all the time.

vero

It's an amazing place and just for $14/person

Steve Fritz

Wasn't really what I was expecting. I was expecting more artifacts from the old west, while there where a couple galleries devoted to these, it was primarily art work. Also the parking spaces seem particularly small.

Gary Graham

Very beautiful Museum can't wait to go back and do some more exploration great place to take kids

karl escobar

This is a good place to visit to knowledge some western history and get something to eat, they also have some outdoor activities with food trucks I got some Greek food and it was delicious check this place out and bring your family.

Mauiboy444

La Raza display was great and the other artworks incredible.. Plus got to watcjh old cowboy movies really cool

leslie woodruff

Very interesting and moving La Raza exhibit. Surprisingly WONDERFUL experience for my 2 year old. Spent a few hours here!

Joey Daoud

If you like the lore of the west you'll love this museum! Also check out the special Route 66 exhibit while it's still around.

Beto Raigosa

Great place. Highly recommended if your kids or the kid in you would like to get to know our Western heritage.

John M.

Nice museum. Convenient parking. A must if you like the old west and or cowboy things

David Correa

It's the best Museum it's clean staff is super nice

Becky Logan

Enjoyed the photos they Had back in The late 70's of "LA RAZA" Remembering REUBEN SALAZAR & BROWN BERET!! Was great but sad memories🌺🌿🌵.💔💔 …

Cathy Wright

Such an interesting place to visit. Great exhibits and loved watching the old autry tv clips.

Aaliyah Davis`

Its a perfect place to go with kids or with family anyone really. You learn a lot about the western. Stuff that you did not even know about. Its an amazing plave

Jordan Stokes

Located right across from the LA Zoo, the Autry houses a stupendous collection of Western artifacts providing a glimpse into the making of our culture.

teresa sweeney

Excellent....the Masters of the American West. Why leave our breathtakingly beautiful country to travel elsewhere when the USA has so much varied natural beauty and fascinating history to explore!

Conrad Reslock

I volunteer at the Autry as a docent. I think it's great. I always wanted to be a cowboy when i grew up and, now, I don't have to grow up.

Vero J. V

It was awesome, you get to look for fake gold and there's wonderful art. You will learn a lot about the Gold Rush as well as other stuff.

David Hernston (Animatorgeek)

A very nice museum. I know it mostly as the venue for the animation guild holiday party, a function it seems to serve quite well.

Mark Partridge

Very interesting visit.

Carson Stone

Several exhibits were closed for renovations, but the few that were had very interesting pieces of Americana

Tim Sayre

Attended an outdoor showing of the Princess Bride with Street Food Cinema. Great place for a film- amazing to go to an event at a venue with an actual parking lot.

Mala Mia

Always fun to spend time with the kids!

Pat Carey

Very impressive. Much more than TV cowboy memorabilia. Extensive range of topics related to the western history and peoples.

Kossal Yang

Loved it! There was a great Native American exhibit and many other interesting things to see.

Crystal b

Lots of fun loved the gallery, family loved the old west stuff plenty to keep everyone busy and happy.

Fort Daisy

I love the old west & this is as close as this city slicker can get. The Autry Museum brings back the old days, in a modern venue.

Letty Popp

So pleasant..& relaxing or open to salsa dancing .Only during Summer today may b the last day for salsa this yr.

Tamry McCauley

Great place to learn salsa dancing on Thursday night

Alan

The West and the myths thereof are worthy of such an institution. The exhibits range from folksy to serious, with dollops of pop culture.

J. Harry Caufield

What does it mean to be American? It could be in your Genes. How do you lean if you're American? Let's say, just eat your Greens.

richard mendoza

This is a very nice and relaxing place to visit. I don't recommend taking small children as they will bored within 5mins.

Zeke Tischler

Great museum, especially if you're into western history.

andrew herbert

Nice 2 c museum open but a lot of exhibits still closed

Rochelle Bento

Cowboy history and more!

B H Mack

Had excellent docent tour. Been there many times before. First time with a docent. Learned so much more with docent.

lucy lin

Great place to bring the kiddos. They are part of the free museum day once a month .

Valentin Mariette

Nice museum ! You should plan at least half a day to get through without rushing.

Sarah Dubz

Went there recently not a whole lot going on at this museum but its cool to visit real quick.

Robert Woodworth

I remember many articles from the 50's when I was a child

Jake DeHerrera II (VibeTron aka vibeposetron)

Best Gall dang cattle ranching Country Museum I've ever done been to.

Alan Negron

I appreciated focus on American Indians given by the museum.

Myra Dee

Never been here but saved my life while phone was dying and 4g wasn't working while coming out of the zoo they had charging outlets and free WiFi. Love this place.

Diego Perez

Remembered going to this place and I loved it, when a a field trip with my former elementary and middle school classmates a few years ago

Jessica De La Torre

Very interesting, well organized, great job by docents to instruct students on field trips.

Leah

Clean & orderly. Understandably many exhibits were closed as was the food park

RAY PEREZ

Good music. Museum is open. Cocktails selection limited. Nice evening.

Michael Aust

Street food cinema event that was great!

Michael Williamson

Awesome experience. Most comprehensive Colt firearm collection I have seen.

Maria Brown

We loved this museum! The most surprising item was Michael Jackson's costume with chaps!

Chris Haynes

A wonderful place. If you love Colt firearms you will never want to leave.

Jerry Brett

Come here and learn something about 'the old west'. We all loved it, highly recommended!

Peter Miller

I had the fortunate luck to have a retired Docent lead us. Small groups are better if you are inquisitive.

Elliot Ortega

The armory is really cool, my other favorites were the saloon and cowboy exhibit

Ken “Famcelesten” L

Took my kids although there aren't too many things to do with kids other than very limited children's section. Wouldn't recommend taking young kids.

ile ramos

Great museum been here a couple of times with my kids.

A Macias

I liked going there, my kids had a great time it was fun and educational.

Cheryl Weisman-Cohen

Extensive and impressive collections of old west history, movies, culture. Must return to see more!

Lance Mendoza

In 2010 I used to wait for my parents here. Its a very nice and clean place.

Laura Jean Bransky

Great Museum! Lots of artifacts and information on everyone in the West not just the Cowboys.

terrie whisler

Very interesting items..beautiful art work and western heritage items Movie props also

Sreekanth Miryala

Nice museum to explore American west, I love the native herbs park and griffith park corner

Robert Rivera

They kilt the shootout at the OK corral exhibit. Boohoo!

Jeffery Winn

We go here periodically. It's great to see the permanent exhibits.

Jess Kovach

Love it! So interesting and great for family outings! Plus the food at the cafe is great!

Bill Tuck Jr

Fantastic! Wonderful Employees. If You Love The West and want see it Live. This is the Place!!!

Jonathan Tung

Awesome museum, worth the visit. Located right next to the zoo with plenty of free parkong

Ken Birch

Amazing American West Museum!!

Mark Emerick

Great museum. Incredible firearms exhibit. Lots of history.

RAY COX

Best gun collection in the world!! Rich with history, so much to do!!! Come see for yourself!!

Antonio Rosa

Awesome old west history collection.

Scott Lewis

Excellent collection. GREAT place for the kids to learn the history and culture of California.

Elizabeth Roberts

Nice. Tour around can take 1.5-2 hours depending on how into it you are.

William Fox

Good variety of artifacts from the west. Well maintained facilities. Friendly staff.

Noelle Pike

Glorious museum. So well put together. Worth a once over

Brenda Litt

Changing exhibits and great variety of western art, artifacts and demonstrating the diversity of the west.

Ginger Sony

Great place, too many things to see, takes more than one visit!

Kathy L

Fun to visit. Interactive for the kids. Easy parking. Reasonable prices.

Kaitlin Young

My son had a wonderful time! It was a great experience for the whole family

Beth Rojas

Its the Autry. Fantastic museum if you enjoy the old west, western movies and modern western art.

Ricardo Santos

Beautiful exhibitions, customs, fire arms, clean and well lit, I highly recommend it.

Jack Sallakian

Great museum! Love the cafe. Amazing breakfast burrito.

m c

Nice place full of western history. Great visit for old and young alike.

Jay Mamon

Nice place to learn american history... And its just across LA Zoo. So you're hitting 2 birds in on stone :)

Jack Buick

Great facility and staff. Interesting history. Interactive exhibits

Suzanne Hull

Wonderful community asset. Great exhibits and fun special events.

Mickey Booker

Beautiful Western Art, And if you eat in the cafeteria, I recommen the chilly and corn muffins, to die for💜 …

Sasidhar G Betha

Wonderful place to visit

Corrine Torres

The exhibit of LA Raza was so moving and intense. I didn't expect to be so absorbed. I felt so emotional.

Reyna Garcia

The best place to dance salsa!!

Randomdays

Had a great time with my daughter went with school field trip.awesome staffs.

Phil Nieto

Don't miss this Gene Autry museum, Amongst the artifacts of the museum: The saddle of Buffalo Bill Cody

Chanel Gillespie

full of diversity folded with hungry citizens expecting to order locally organically sourced food.

Weston Deboer

A great place to take the kids, easy parking and is fun to walk around.

Santa Monica Plastics

The Legacy of the Wild West.

Jianwei Shi

Excellent! Thanks BoA 1st weekend!

F Mndz

Great collection of western items and information. must visit. free parking.

Ruth Mundsack

Beautiful museum! Great setting... Nice cafeteria!

John “RenoJohn” Cox

THE SILENT FILM SERIES IS AWESOME! Yes I’m related to the presenters...

Raquel Hunter

I sneak over to this cafeteria at least once a week. It has a great salmon salad.

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