Autry Museum of the American West
Autry Museum of the American West
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Explore art, history and culture at the Autry Museum of the American West. Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry 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. The Autry's collection of more than 600,000 pieces of art and artifacts includes the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, one of the largest and most significant collections of Native American materials in the United States.
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Hunter N
4 contributions
Jan 2023
I loved it! This place is full of art, artifacts, galleries, exhibits, and stories. I spent quite a few hours here and enjoyed every part of it. I learned a lot and gained a new appreciation for this part of history.
Written 8 February 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your review! The Autry Team is so happy you enjoyed the museum and its exhibitions. We hope to see you again soon.
- Autry Communications
Written 20 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
irsh21
Los Angeles, CA139 contributions
Jan 2020
This is an interesting museum to learn about western movement to California. Volunteers set up carts around the halls to give visitors hands-on experiences. I've been here with three different classes for field trips and the kids all learned something. Usually they like the gold guns, panning for gold, and the hands-on stuff. It's worth a visit.
Written 11 February 2020
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia4,231 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We knew very little about American Western history and this informative museum changed all that. It has some amazing displays and artefacts from the famous and infamous that I thought I would never see. Currently there is a pop culture section called Imagined Wests which is fun and shows a modern twist. I would have liked to have seen more about the indigenous culture but the museum is a must see for anyone coming to LA.
Written 4 August 2023
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Hi Casandra,
Thank you for your review! The Autry Team is so happy you enjoyed the museum and its exhibitions. We hope to see you again soon.
- Autry Communications
Written 20 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
E A
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
The Autry Museum displays are uninspiring.
What is described as Western is actually nNativeative American, Mexican, or current pop culture. There is a video that describes how Western history is the rape of indigenous cultures. Any good Western history is described as a myth. There is no description of the benefits or wonderful aspects of Western culture.
There is no Gene Autry at the Gene Autry Museum. After searching for any display of his, I finally asked. There is one 5 by 7 display of his outfit on the backside of a pillar facing the kids area. No one would see it unless they ask.
If you like Mexican/Hispanic history, there is a little. If you like Native American displays, there are a lot but it is done much better at other museums. If you like Western History, there is none.
In the lower back part of the museum, there is a nice display of guns and some Western relics.
There are plenty of weird displays such as fake deer whose heads turn into gold ribbon. What a waste of time and money.
What is described as Western is actually nNativeative American, Mexican, or current pop culture. There is a video that describes how Western history is the rape of indigenous cultures. Any good Western history is described as a myth. There is no description of the benefits or wonderful aspects of Western culture.
There is no Gene Autry at the Gene Autry Museum. After searching for any display of his, I finally asked. There is one 5 by 7 display of his outfit on the backside of a pillar facing the kids area. No one would see it unless they ask.
If you like Mexican/Hispanic history, there is a little. If you like Native American displays, there are a lot but it is done much better at other museums. If you like Western History, there is none.
In the lower back part of the museum, there is a nice display of guns and some Western relics.
There are plenty of weird displays such as fake deer whose heads turn into gold ribbon. What a waste of time and money.
Written 10 August 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you did not enjoy your experience at the Autry. Could you please write to communications@theautry.org directly so that we can get more details and take appropriate action? Thank you.
- Autry Communications
Written 20 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Andrew Q
Sydney393 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The museum is mostly about native Americans and combines stories with contemporary art which was not of much interest to me. It is part art gallery I would say. It has a good exhibition of historic firearms, rifles and revolvers. There was also an exhibit on Griffith Park. It is a bit out of the way so you need to drive to get here. There is a cafe although it was closed when I was there.
Written 24 March 2024
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA661 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
This is a really nice museum that provides a range of views on the American West. The new Reclaiming El Camino exhibit was eye-opening, but it seemed to over-generalize to a degree. The other exhibits focused on art, historical artifacts, and ecology. Particularly interesting were the galleries about the Sherman Indian School and Western art themes. There are really amazing collections throughout, and it's well worth a visit.
Written 1 January 2024
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Sharon B
Bakersfield, CA353 contributions
Nov 2021
Happened to be in town during celebration of a special anniversary for Griffith Park, we had a wonderful time checking out the exhibits, and were lucky to see presentations by a few writers. Lots of room for exhibits, layout is easy to navigate, and the exhibits were truly fascinating. It's a good day out.
Written 22 January 2022
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Hello,
Thank you for your review! The Autry Team is so happy you enjoyed the museum and its exhibitions. We hope to see you again soon.
- Autry Communications
Written 20 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
DonPedro93
Saint Denis, France457 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I'll be honest, when I walked into the museum, I thought, cool, nothing to see, in 45 minutes it's full circle, I can do something else.
But when you take the time and effort, this museum is very rewarding. Take the time to watch the movies. It makes us think about the place of man in nature (western USA), and the image we can have of American Indians. I was there for almost three hours. Lovely garden too. Very good also for children.
But when you take the time and effort, this museum is very rewarding. Take the time to watch the movies. It makes us think about the place of man in nature (western USA), and the image we can have of American Indians. I was there for almost three hours. Lovely garden too. Very good also for children.
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Written 12 August 2024
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Richard Hildebrand
Tucson, AZ598 contributions
Jan 2020
Nice surprise when we went on New Year's Day as the admission was waived. So much more in the museum than information about Gene Autry. Articles and clothing from western movies, videos, and even an interactive "horse" to ride with a video in the background that was enjoyed by kids and adults. Nice restaurant on site, too.
Written 8 January 2020
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Giovanna B
Rome, Italy10 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Spectacular museum, suitable for families with children, couples and even individuals
Attention to the smallest details and very rich in beautiful, refined finds
The cleanliness of the rooms is absolutely perfect
Stunning, truly not to be missed during a stay in Los Angeles
Attention to the smallest details and very rich in beautiful, refined finds
The cleanliness of the rooms is absolutely perfect
Stunning, truly not to be missed during a stay in Los Angeles
Written 7 February 2024
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We are travelling to California December 2016 and would like to visit the Gene Autry museum. We are not sure where we will be staying, probably Anaheim although we may stay a few days somewhere around Hollywood. Are there tours from hotels to the Gene Autry Museum or do you need to make your own way there - we will not have a car.
Thanks,
Written 1 November 2015
Not sure about tours. Suggest using Uber or renting a car...Costco has great rates for members. Might want to check Burbank area hotels since Disney and Warner studios
in area.
Written 2 November 2015
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