Autry National Center - Museum of the American West
photo, ©1999 John Hazeltine
Los Angeles, CA
323-667-2000
About the Museum of the American West
The Museum of the American West provides rich learning opportunities for all people by exploring the myths and realities of the American West and its diverse populations. The museum enhances understanding of the present by collecting, preserving, and interpreting objects and art, making connections between people today and those who have shaped the past.
The museum receives approximately 374,000 visitors annually and each year provides free guided tours and educational activities for more than 40,000 area schoolchildren. It is located in Griffith Park at 4700 Western Heritage Way, across from the Los Angeles Zoo, where the 5 and 134 freeways meet. Please see the Museum's website for hours and admission fees.
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