1 / 2Autry Museum of the American West
📍 Griffith Park, CA
Griffith Park museum with galleries spanning Wild West history, Native American culture, and Black cowboy heritage. Rotating exhibitions, interactive areas, school tour programs, and occasional on-site food trucks. Located across from LA Zoo.
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 loved learning a lot about the history of the Black Cowboys and how relevant they are in today's society. This museum also has a huge gift shop full of great goodies. I definitely recommend visiting this museum.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with school-age children and older who can engage with text-heavy historical exhibits and nuanced cultural displays. The interactive zones and enthusiastic staff help younger visitors stay engaged. Pair it with a visit to the LA Zoo across the road for a full-day Griffith Park outing.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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katherine quinn
4 months ago
“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 loved learning a lot about the history of the Black Cowboys and how relevant they are in today's society. This museum also has a huge gift shop full of great goodies. I definitely recommend visiting this museum.”
GENESIS L
2 months ago
“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 fountain. Would definitely recommend. Underrated gem!”
Cathy Victoria
3 months ago
“Ample parking. Reasonable entry fee. Friendly staff. This was my first visit, which happened to be during the holiday season. I enjoyed the holiday decorations. Nice touch and great photo ops. The Black Cowboy Exhibit was superb!”
Charlotte Thorpe-Mathias
a month ago
“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 🤠🐮”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Autry holds galleries dedicated to Wild West history, Native American culture, and Black cowboy heritage, with a standout Black Cowboy Exhibit frequently cited in reviews. The current rotating exhibition Creative Continuities focuses on Native art. Interactive zones run throughout. Staff are consistently praised as passionate and knowledgeable. Free First Wednesday admission is available monthly. Ample parking is on-site in Griffith Park.
