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William S. Hart Museum

Name: William S. Hart Museum
Address: 24151 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA, 91321, US
Telephone: +16612544584
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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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.

05/27/2026

Did you know Hart and Fritz starred in their first movie together in 1916? They quickly became an infamous duo on the silver screen. While they enjoyed a prolific career together in Hollywood, they also shared a close personal bond even when the cameras weren't rolling.

Fritz lived on Horseshoe Ranch with Hart for many years before his death in 1938, and many of the items on view in Hart Mansion depict his beloved horse. To honor the life of his friend, Hart hosted a funeral that featured a string band and commissioned a memorial to be built on his property. The memorial is inscribed “Bill Hart’s Pinto Pony Fritz, Aged 31 Years, A Loyal Comrade.”

You can visit Fritz's memorial on Horseshoe Ranch behind Hart Hall.

05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day! 🐴✨ Have you visited the William S. Hart Museum lately?

Take a peek inside and discover beautiful artifacts, rich history and stories waiting to be explored. Here’s a glimpse of what you can see on your next visit.

Visit HartPark.SantaClarita.gov/Hart-Museum to see our hours of operation. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/13/2026

Did you know that May is National Pet Month?

Celebrate along with us this month as we highlight some of the animal companions of the William S. Hart story!

During his lifetime Hart cared for at least 13 horses and 11 dogs! Many of them called Horseshoe Ranch home, and all are an important part of the story of Hart's life. These archival photographs feature Fritz the pony and Congo the bulldog enjoying life on the ranch.

05/06/2026

Spring is in full bloom at William S. Hart Park!

It's the perfect season to visit and enjoy these spectacular views as you learn about William S. Hart and the history of Horseshoe Ranch! These photographs from around the ranch feature the Hart Mansion, the historic Gate Tower and Hart's Poolhouse. How many of these historic sites have you visited?

04/29/2026

Have you ever wondered what Hart’s room looked like from his perspective? Step behind his desk and take a look.

Hart wrote many letters from Horseshoe Ranch, and his desk stays stocked with custom stationery. You can spot the horseshoe with his initials throughout the park. Have you noticed this symbol on your visits to Horseshoe Ranch?

04/22/2026

If you visited William S. Hart Park during the Cowboy Festival, you may have noticed this building—but do you know the story behind Hart’s historic Bunk House?

The original Bunk House started as a log cabin and appeared in several films Hart shot on Horseshoe Ranch. After a fire destroyed it in 1927, Hart brought in architect Arthur Kelly to design a new structure.

The rebuilt Bunk House matches the style of the Mansion at the top of the hill. Be sure to stop by on your way up and see what details these buildings share!

04/16/2026

Take a look at some of Hart's most iconic western wear!

In honor of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival this weekend, we're taking a look back at some of the western wear featured in Hart's films. Are you taking any inspiration from Hart's outfits to plan your festival look? Share your outfit ideas or let us know which Hart-inspired style you'll be sporting at the festival!

04/08/2026

🎉 Take a peek behind the scenes! 👀

Get an exclusive look at what’s been happening as we prepare to welcome you back to the William S. Hart Museum! Join us for our grand reopening on Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

04/02/2026

The Ranch House will be closed on Sunday, April 5, in oberservance of Easter.

01/22/2026

🤳🏛️ Happy Museum Selfie Day from the William S. Hart Museum! While our team works diligently behind the scenes to prepare the Hart Mansion for reopening, we invite you to stop by and snap a selfie at the Ranch House, located at the bottom of the hill near the barnyard. It’s a great way to enjoy a piece of Santa Clarita history.

📍 Ranch House Hours:
Monday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Address

24151 Newhall Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA
91321

Telephone

+16612544584

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