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The Autry Museum for the history, art, and stories of the American West.
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The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum 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.

Bring your family to the Autry for a day of fall fun! 🎃✨ On Saturday, October 24, enjoy our mini pumpkin patch, decorate...
10/20/2026

Bring your family to the Autry for a day of fall fun! 🎃✨ On Saturday, October 24, enjoy our mini pumpkin patch, decorate your own pumpkin, get crafty with autumn-themed activities, and watch silly (not-too-spooky) cartoon shorts with popcorn in our theater. Don’t miss the gallery scavenger hunt—perfect for all ages! Festivities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s make special autumn memories together!

Multiracial Mexican, Spanish, and Native American men, known as vaqueros, were the first cowboys in what is now the Amer...
10/19/2026

Multiracial Mexican, Spanish, and Native American men, known as vaqueros, were the first cowboys in what is now the America Southwest. They created a legacy of techniques, equipment, an vocabulary that goes back to the 1680s and continues today.
Cattle followed the settlers, soldiers, and priests who pushed the Spanish colonial frontier northward and were part of an exchange of plants, animals, and ideas that transformed North America.

Some Native Americans integrated horses and cattle into Native economies through trade and raiding. Other Native people, forced into missions as laborers, craftspeople, and herders, became skilled vaqueros. By the nineteenth century, Spanish, Mexican, and Native American people had created dynamic cultures around livestock in the West.

10/19/2026

Step behind the scenes with Exhibit Designer Andrea Corona as she reveals the creative journey behind the Miss Velma in the City of Angels installation in Art of the West. Discover how Miss Velma’s unforgettable, theatrical sermons and bold showmanship helped shape LA’s vibrant landscape of new religious movements. Don’t miss this inside look at the art, history, and personalities that make the American West so unique. ✨🌵

Storyteller sculptures were first created in the 1960s by Helen Cordero, the grandmother of Buffy Cordero Suina. They ha...
10/16/2026

Storyteller sculptures were first created in the 1960s by Helen Cordero, the grandmother of Buffy Cordero Suina. They have become a popular genre of ceramic narrative sculpture that frequently depicts women's role in passing oral tradition and songs to the next generation. Here, they evoke stories that circulate outside a formal archive or museum.

Storyteller figurine, based on "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe", Marie G. Romero (Jemez Pueblo, 1927-2007). Gift of Marvin and Simone Elkin. 2018.39.9

10/16/2026

Learn how Associate Director of Design Taylor Felt and his team installed this headdress otherwise known as a Wapháha hethúnpi.

"This is no ordinary headdress. Based on the construction, long eagle-feathered trailer, quilled bonnet, and split buffalo horns, this is a masterpiece. This headdress must have been worn by a person of great importance in the community, probably a war chief. To wear a headdress, one must be a leader and a person of great accomplishment." - Jessa Rae Growing Thunder

1880s. Dakota Artist. Dakota (Eastern Sioux). Buckskin, eagle feathers, buffalo horn, porcupine quills, paint, and wool. Gift of General Charles S. Farnsworth. Autry Museum; 228.L.1

Did you know The Autry Museum is home to the largest and most comprehensive Gay Rodeo Archive in the world? 🏳️‍🌈🐎 Our co...
10/16/2026

Did you know The Autry Museum is home to the largest and most comprehensive Gay Rodeo Archive in the world? 🏳️‍🌈🐎 Our collection preserves the vibrant history and stories of the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA), the Golden State Gay Rodeo Association (GSGRA), and the Gay Rodeo Oral History Project. Explore unique artifacts like prize buckles, rodeo clothing, and stunning photographs from the Blake Little exhibition. Each piece celebrates the courage, community, and culture of LGBTQ+ rodeo participants. Discover the untold stories of the American West at The Autry! 🌵

10/15/2026

From bustling boulevards to vibrant neighborhoods, L.A.’s journey into a modern metropolis is a story of bold dreams and complex realities. As the city grew, so did the questions: What does democracy look like in everyday life? How do we define equality and community in such a diverse place?

Step inside the stories of Angelenos who challenged the status quo, shaped the city’s laws, and reimagined what it means to belong. Their choices didn’t just transform Los Angeles, they continue to inspire its future.

Discover the people, moments, and movements that made L.A. the city it is today—and see how their legacy lives on.

Discover the artistry and devotion of the American West with this hand-carved and painted wooden santo. This vibrant pol...
10/14/2026

Discover the artistry and devotion of the American West with this hand-carved and painted wooden santo. This vibrant polychrome figure, holding an open book, is adorned with a black-beaded necklace featuring a white cross and Mary. Standing on a stained wooden base with a brass hanger, this santo reflects the deep spiritual traditions and craftsmanship of its maker.

Bulto. Enrique Rendon. 1978. Wood. Gift of Mr. Robert and Mrs. Ruth Vogele. Autry Museum; 91.213.2

Signed on October 14, 1865, the Little Arkansas Treaty promised reparations to Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho survivors o...
10/14/2026

Signed on October 14, 1865, the Little Arkansas Treaty promised reparations to Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho survivors of the Sand Creek Massacre, yet those commitments were never fulfilled. The federal government’s failure to uphold treaty obligations helped fuel conflicts that led to the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn. Today, descendants continue to seek the reparations promised to their ancestors.

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4700 Western Heritage Way/Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA
90027

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+13236672000

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