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Autry Museum of the American West Reviews

Submitted by Darrel Wilson on 10/12/2021

Darrel Wilson 5 stars rating.

Overall Rating

This is an excellent location, right off the I-5. It is a very lovely venue, both inside and outside, pleasing to the eye and mind. Staff and docents were extremely welcoming and helpful. There are a broad variety of exhibits, something for everybody. I was especially interested in the Native American Art and its commentary on contemporary history and culture. Also, the information and displays about indigenous craft and art were valuable. Overall there is a great variety of information about the history and development of the west. I plan to return and learn more.

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Diana M 5 stars rating.

I love it! Staff is great and the museum is so interactive and educational!! Loved the beautiful mini garden as well

Submitted by Diana M on 04/14/2022

HipHopDance Eliana 5 stars rating.

This is a great museum, they are having more old fashioned clothing on display in May*They have a small garden and the coolest exhibition is probably the fake bulls which looked so real, I loved those. Travel back to the wild west and visit Gene Autry*Sometimes the museum has free days too*

Submitted by Hiphopdance Eliana on 04/13/2022

Nikunj Kotecha 3 stars rating.

We visited this museum while on our way to Griffith Observatory. While it the museum is good, it has a lot of contexts all together.
On a side note, if you bring your Bank of America cards, you have free entry

Submitted by Nikunj Kotecha on 04/02/2022

Rohit 3 stars rating.

My experience of this museum was overall meh. The different sections sometimes felt like you're walking through an Encyclopedia page by page, which can be nice but can also get boring very fast. The back garden felt redundant and not at all welcoming. The only exhibits I enjoyed were the ones with the paintings: They were beautifully curated. Disclaimer: I'm not a history buff so...

Submitted by Rohit on 03/20/2022

Mike Sheehan 1 stars rating.

Just drove down here from Lake Arrowhead for the “Masters of the American West” show. Guess what? They are closed! This is an insanely incompetently run museum. You never know if they are open, if the gift store is open or if the cafe is open. They also don’t answer the phone, but will let you leave a message on the membership line. You know, the one where they take your money. Please move the masters show so I don’t have to come here anymore.

Submitted by Mike Sheehan on 03/17/2022

Anna Bliden 4 stars rating.

I happened to just stumble upon this museum, and honestly I am so glad I did! I had no idea what to expect and it was such a gem, a mix of art and history in one place giving my brain and my heart so much to think on as I went through the galleries that were open. If you enjoy history and having a good think on what western expansion really meant and the lasting effects it's had on different cultures and the land, then by all means this is a great place to spend a few hours.

Submitted by Anna Bliden on 02/01/2022

Nick Harutyunyan 5 stars rating.

The Autry Museum of the American West is a museum in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to exploring an inclusive history of the American West. Founded in 1988, 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. It has two sites and attracts about 150,000 visitors annually. In accordance with the recent Los Angeles city ordinance, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter the Autry by all visitors. Visitors with medical or religious exemptions will be required to provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, in accordance with the ordinance.

Submitted by Nick Harutyunyan on 01/28/2022

Sean Bainbridge 5 stars rating.

Nice way to spend an afternoon. Had some really neat exhibits and the experience really makes you reflect on how different life was, just a 100 years ago. Only complaint is that some of the exhibits have really dim lighting.

Submitted by Sean Bainbridge on 12/30/2021

Anel Ineguez 4 stars rating.

About two or three exhibits were closed due to renovations, but other than that, i enjoyed learning about California's western history. It's not that big of a museum but still informative. It's only $7 & children from 0-12, I believe, are free. They have a little outdoor space with "rocking horses" kids will enjoy. Their griffin park exhibit is kid friendly. There's an area in that exhibit with a little play house & books for kids to enjoy. So it's a nice little hidden gem within griffin park.

Submitted by Anel Ineguez on 11/26/2021

Mike Azran 5 stars rating.

Wow, first time here and it was a wealth of cool Cali knowledge! Billy the Kid, Annie Oakley, Tongva!!! Who knew. Definitely recommend, place was easy parking, not crowded, was able to stroll to any exhibit, take my time and read all the interesting history behind where I live and the America west.

Submitted by Mike Azran on 09/12/2021

Y. Ford 4 stars rating.

The best gift shop ever. Real turquoise jewelry for sale. Coolest toys.

Submitted by Y. Ford on 09/11/2021

Victoria Chun Kwon 5 stars rating.

Wonderful museum w friendly staff. Very interesting exhibits and plenty for a history-loving-4-year-old to do and learn. Was pleasantly surprised at all the kid friendly activities. Highly recommend!

Submitted by Victoria Chun Kwon on 09/01/2021

Nash Holcomb 5 stars rating.

I didn’t know that I needed to see a museum devoted to the Old American West until I came here. So much priceless history documented for so many communities that inhabited the Old West. Highly recommend!

Submitted by Nash Holcomb on 08/01/2021

John Ace 5 stars rating.

Way cooler than it seems. Had wild western items like guns and a saloon. Lots of cool artwork and imagery. Start downstairs and work your way up. Fun place to check out. I did it same daynas Zoo across the street.

Submitted by John Ace on 07/25/2021

Genny Alvarez 5 stars rating.

Loved the native American artwork, installations and sculptures. Historical town inside of museum with excellent 1800s bar. Lots of education about nature too. Room for kids. Well rounded museum. AAA discount is nice.

Submitted by Genny Alvarez on 07/10/2021

Paul Flick 5 stars rating.

We had a wonderful time at the Autrey museum. I had been in it a long time ago when it was 1st opened.time ago. It is so much better now and there are so many new things to see. It was fun and informative.

Submitted by Paul Flick on 07/10/2021

Mayur Patel 4 stars rating.

This seems to be a really interesting art museum that showcases art focused on the fusion of native american and traditional western american art. I visited on a Saturday in the beginning of April 2021, which is soon after it reopened due to the Coronavirus lockdowns. Unfortunately it seemed that more than half the museum exhibits were closed or under renovation, which means I would come back for more. It took me about 45 minutes to casually and calmly view the 3 exhibits. There is not much to do or see here for young kids currently, but I imagine that will change once exhibits reopen. I would wait on visiting here until everything is open again.

Submitted by Mayur Patel on 04/10/2021

Kelly Novak 4 stars rating.

It's a beautiful museum, but certainly not one of my favorites in the L.A. area. Mostly clean women's restrooms. People leaned over some of the exhibits too far to take pictures and set off the alarms a few times. Our toddlers did not enjoy this museum so much until we went out to the garden area. There were a few areas closed off due to renovations/upcoming exhibitions when we visited (4/10/18).

free admission on the second Tuesday of each month
free parking in their lot or the L.A. zoo across the street has overflow parking, but I'm not sure how much their fees are

Submitted by Kelly Novak on 03/22/2019