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Location
Visitor tip
Attend free guided barnyard tours every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to learn about the animals (bison, alpacas, and more) from knowledgeable docents who enhance the experience
Best time
Visit Tuesday-Sunday mornings before 11 a.m. when the barnyard is open and less crowded; the trails offer a peaceful hiking experience with wildlife viewing opportunities
Visitor tip
Bring a picnic and plan to enjoy the lawn area near Mary Ellen's tea room; kids can also participate in free craft activities like making horseshoe picture frames
About William S Hart Museum
Spanish-style mansion filled with art. Former home of the famed silent-film actor featuring Western art & collectibles; guided tours only.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic House Museum & Farm Park
- Highlights
- William S. Hart's 1920s Hollywood history, guided ranch house tours, barnyard farm animals
- Barnyard Hours
- Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Free Tours
- Guided barnyard tours Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
What visitors say
Good fun for walking around and seeing all of the animals; Hart's Mansion is always interesting to look around in. After the self guided house tour, there was even a craft corner where kids could make a picture frame in the shape of a…
I was last at the park years ago ! It was a very good experience i first went in the 1960s as a kid I have always enjoyed this place . I am now 69 years old and a grandfather and still have many good memories of this place .
We hated that the museum was closed because of Covid but my husband and I enjoyed hiking up to it. We saw bison and birds and the beautiful building and Mary Ellen’s tea room. It was peaceful and quiet and we enjoyed a picnic on the…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is the former home of silent-film actor William S. Hart, preserving a Spanish-style mansion from Hollywood's golden age of the 1920s with original memorabilia and Western art collections
- The Hart Park Barnyard features bison and alpacas among its farm animals, allowing visitors free hands-on interaction with friendly animals during open hours (Tuesday-Sunday 9am-2pm)
- Free guided barnyard tours are offered every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., making animal encounters and farm experiences accessible at no additional cost
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