Autry Museum of the American West

Top 1% of attractions in Los Angeles

8 / 10

“The collection has grown to about 500,000 objects, including 12,000 baskets and many sculptures and ceremonial garments, only about 2 percent were on view at one time at its current site.”

– Michelin Guide

Frommer's

"North of Downtown in Griffith Park, this is one of the country's finest and most comprehensive museums of the American West." Full review

Lonely Planet

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"Want to know how the West was really won? Then mosey over to this excellent museum." Full review

Time Out

"It's actually a very engaging exploration of the West, outlining its history and detailing the myths that came to surround it." Full review

Time Out

"Just a few minutes walk from the Griffith Observatory, this museum explores the history of the American West." Full review

Lonely Planet

"Kids can pan for gold and explore a stagecoach. Year-round gallery talks, symposia, film screenings and other cultural events spur the intellect." Full review

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+1 323-667-2000

4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462

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