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William S. Hart Museum Welcome to the City of Santa Clarita’s 40th Park! The William S. Hart Park and Museum is now open to the public. Last tour starts 30 minutes before closing.
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Hart Park and Museum is the former retirement home of the famed silent film actor and director who produced a series of hit Western movies in the early 1900s. His beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Style Mansion -- now the Museum -- exhibits an impressive collection of Western artwork by noted artists Charles M. Russell, Frederic Re*****on, and Joe de Yong, as well as mementos from early Hollywood, personal furnishings and effects, and artifacts representing multiple Native American cultures. The Museum also includes an historic 1910 Ranch House that exhibits Hart's tack and saddle collection, personal furnishings, and additional Hollywood mementos. Both the Mansion and the Ranch House are located in scenic William S. Hart Park, where guests may enjoy visiting a live collection of farm animals, a herd of American bison, a vast picnic area, a series of hiking trails, and a charming Western-themed Gift Store. Free guided tours of the Mansion are started every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour during our hours of operation. The Ranch House is open for self-guided tours.

Discover spectacular views from La Loma de los Vientos when you visit the William S. Hart Museum.During his lifetime, Ha...
10/14/2026

Discover spectacular views from La Loma de los Vientos when you visit the William S. Hart Museum.

During his lifetime, Hart enjoyed unobstructed views of the valley from his hilltop estate, La Loma de los Vientos. Translated to Hill of the Winds, the hilltop estate that features Hart Mansion is the perfect spot to enjoy the summer breeze and take in stunning views of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Visit hartpark.santaclarita.gov to schedule your tour of Hart Mansion this summer.

10/09/2026
10/05/2026

Meet Rosie! 🐮👋❤️

This Hart Park Barnyard resident is 9 years old and is a Hereford/Dexter cross. Rosie is known for her gentle personality and loves spending time soaking up the sun! ☀️

Before coming to Hart Park, Rosie was part of a petting zoo. She loves treats, but she’s currently on a weight loss journey! Her favorite scratch spot is right between her shoulders. ❤️

Stop by the Barnyard to say hello to Rosie and meet some of the other animals that call Hart Park home.

📍 Hart Park Hours
Monday-Sunday | 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

🐮 Barnyard
Tuesday-Sunday | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

🏠 Ranch House
Monday | 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Sunday | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Plan your visit at HartPark.SantaClarita.gov.

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¡Les presentamos a Rosie! 🐮👋🐾

Rosie tiene 9 años y es una cruza de las razas Hereford y Dexter. Es muy tranquila y cariñosa, y le encanta tomar el sol. ☀️

Antes de llegar a Hart Park, Rosie vivía en un zoológico de contacto. Le encantan los premios, pero actualmente está cuidando su alimentación. Y si la quieres consentir, le encanta que le rasquen entre los hombros. ❤️

Visita el Barnyard para conocer a Rosie y a los demás animales que viven en Hart Park.

📍 Horario de Hart Park
Lunes a domingo | 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

🐮Barnyard
Martes a domingo | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

🏠 Ranch House
Lunes | 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Martes a domingo | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Planea tu visita en HartPark.SantaClarita.gov.

Ciudad de Santa Clarita ❤️

How is William S. Hart's story connected to this Western novelist?Owen Wister's good friend and Harvard classmate, Teddy...
09/30/2026

How is William S. Hart's story connected to this Western novelist?

Owen Wister's good friend and Harvard classmate, Teddy Roosevelt, suggested that he write about Western cowboys. This novel, his first, features illustrations by Frederic Re*****on.

Wister went on to publish The Virginian in 1902 which became hugely popular. A few years later in 1907, William S. Hart starred in the stage production.

This book is featured in the mini exhibit Yee Haw! The Western Novel in Hart's Book Collection now on display in Hart Mansion. The mini exhibit can be viewed during regular tours of Hart Mansion through February 28, 2027.

09/28/2026

Meet Newt! 🇵🇷👋🐾

This Hart Park Barnyard resident is 8 years old and was born in Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷

Newt loves showing off his tricks, including sitting, shaking and spinning. One of his favorite activities is pushing soccer balls around with his nose! ⚽

Stop by the Barnyard to say hello to Newt and meet some of the other animals that call Hart Park home.

📍 Hart Park Hours
Monday-Sunday | 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

🐾 Barnyard
Tuesday-Sunday | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

🏠 Ranch House
Monday | 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Sunday | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Plan your visit at HartPark.SantaClarita.gov.

09/28/2026

🐃 Did you know Hart Park’s bison have a Hollywood history?

Our local herd was recently featured in SFGATE, sharing the story of how bison originally brought to the area by Walt Disney found a permanent home at Hart Park more than 60 years ago.

Today, their descendants continue to call the park home and remain one of Newhall’s most unique pieces of history.

📖 Read the full SFGATE article to discover the story behind Hart Park’s famous herd: sfgate.com/la/article/disney-bison-hart-park-newhall-22392092.php

📸 Photo: Ed Rudolph for SFGATE

Can you identify what this William S. Hart collection item was used for? This novelty ceramic clown juicer is displayed ...
09/23/2026

Can you identify what this William S. Hart collection item was used for?

This novelty ceramic clown juicer is displayed in the Kitchen of Hart Mansion. The clown's hat functions as a reamer that was used to squeeze juice from citrus fruits. If you look closely at the clown's collar, you can see the holes that allowed the juice to drip down into the pot below!

Do you know the story behind this portrait of Hart's sister Mary Ellen?Hart commissioned his friend, the artist James Mo...
09/17/2026

Do you know the story behind this portrait of Hart's sister Mary Ellen?

Hart commissioned his friend, the artist James Montgomery Flagg, to create a painting to commemorate his sister after she died in 1943. The portrait references this photograph of Mary Ellen holding her beloved cat, Westport Pouffins. Completed in 1945, the painting is on display in the Living Room of Hart Mansion.

Explore Hart Mansion!Step inside William S. Hart's historic home on Docent led tours and learn about the life of one of ...
09/16/2026

Explore Hart Mansion!

Step inside William S. Hart's historic home on Docent led tours and learn about the life of one of the silent film era's most prominent stars. Hart Mansion is open for guided tours Wednesday through Sunday.

To reserve your tour of the Mansion visit hartpark.santaclarita.gov.

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24151 Newhall Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA
91321

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+16612544584

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