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Press Release: September 20, 2024

The Autry of the American West Hosts its Annual Block Party on October 6, 2024

People gathered outdoors watching a performer at the Autry Museum. The museum's entrance is in the background, with banners on either side and tents providing shade over some spectators. The scene is lively with a mix of standing and seated onlookers.

(September 20, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA)—Celebrate the Autry of the American West's 36th-anniversary celebration at the Annual Block Party where children's admission is free! Enjoy a day full of family-friendly activities at the museum and a carnival on the lawn with bounce houses, a mechanical bull, a Ferris Wheel and fry bread for sale.

Admission to the museum is included with the ticket price, where you can explore the Autry's PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibitions, Out of Site: Survey Science and the Hidden West and Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology.

The Block Party will also feature plein air painting by local artists, an interactive horse experience with Urban Saddles, a meet and greet with PBS’ Curious George, a School of Rock interactive music workshop and a Native Voices scene performance. The Autry has something for everybody to enjoy, so make sure to reserve your tickets today!

For more information, please visit theAutry.org/BlockParty.

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Press Inquiries

Sarah Crispi 
Communications Specialist 
323.495.4266 
scrispi@theautry.org

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
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Free parking for Autry visitors.


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DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.