The Autry Museum of the American West

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• Owen★★★★★

  Part California history museum, part art museum, a bit of natural history thrown in, a small garden with a waterfall, it’s a two-story bonanza of artifacts and artwork of different medias, including videos, interactive notes exhibits, library to sit down and read, traditional paintings (glad they kept this to a minimum), weavings, even transport like carriages, a fire engine, a slop wagon, and displays about the indigenous to current history of mostly LA. Free WiFi. Liked the postcard activity at the entrance, and art area on the bottom floor. It’s kid friendly with the interactive activities to keep them engaged. Plenty of seats inside if you need a break. It’s quite a sizable place. The sculptures scattered is nice as well. All of the video displays and notes areas remind me of the Auckland museum. First Wednesday of the month are free days! Got tickets online but they let walkins going too.

  a month ago

• Ida Greenberg★★★★★

  A great museum with tons of interesting history, artifacts, art, and culture. It was a nice blend of interactivity for children and information for adults. As an East Coaster, this museum provided a great overview of how the West has developed and California’s history. The good, the bad, and the ugly- but all important! But what really made my visit were the two staff I interacted with; a lovely Native American gentleman with whom I talked about the Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community and Imagined Wests exhibitions and the man with luscious locks working the gift shop with good humor. I will be happy to visit this museum again and I recommend it to all those seeking knowledge.

  2 months ago

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