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Location
What you should know
Parking
Free parking for Autry visitors
Visitor tip
Start your visit by exploring the Black Cowboy Exhibit, which visitors consistently highlight as surprisingly informative and engaging, offering unique perspectives on Western history often overlooked elsewhere.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the on-site garden with water fountain and free parking—both amenities enhance the overall experience. Check ahead at 323.495.4252 about food truck availability on your visit day, as the cafe is temporarily closed.
About Autry Museum of the American West
History museum with art & a cafe. Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Griffith Park, Los Angeles
- Special Admission
- Free First Wednesdays (registration required)
- Parking
- Free
What visitors say
Amazing museum! Exceeded my expectations. Fantastic galleries, and loved the interactive areas. Staff was all so pleasant and passionate about their job and the history! Don’t even get me started on their small garden with a whole water…
I was really surprised about how well laid out the museum was. The exhibits flowed brilliantly allowing you to emerse yourself in the displays. Really would recommend to anyone interested in the wild west 🤠🐮
Really nice experience at this museum. It has a lot of exhibits that were a pleasant surprise as I wasn't aware this museum had so much in there. I especially enjoyed the Black Cowboy Exhibit which really was informative and engaging. I…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a Black Cowboy Exhibit that educates visitors on the historically underrepresented role of Black Cowboys in the American West and their continued relevance in modern society
- Named after Gene Autry, the museum is mentioned in 24 reviews, indicating strong recognition of its namesake and the celebrity connection to the collection
- The museum offers free admission on first Wednesdays with registration, making it an accessible cultural institution for the Los Angeles community
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