The museum and store are closed on Saturday, July 4 to observe Independence Day.

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A man observes artworks and exhibits in a museum gallery with red walls, framed paintings, and sculptures. Two other visitors examine displays, and a motorcycle is visible in an adjacent room.

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Family Play Space

Tuesdays–Fridays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Overhead view of a busy indoor event with people of all ages gathered around tables covered in art supplies and crafts, socializing, and participating in creative activities under bright lighting.

Toddler Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 10:15–11:00 a.m.

A collage showing: a man playing guitar for a child, children and adults crafting together at a table, and a group of children raising their hands enthusiastically towards an adult outdoors.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Strong Words: Voices of the City

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:30–9 p.m.

Promotional banner for Strong Words storytelling event. A blonde woman speaks at a podium; a man with dark hair gestures onstage. Text reads: "Life, Liberty and Los Angeles! BOOM. We're back at the Autry! Thurs, July 9 7:30 pm. Stories, Music, Poetry.

Family Fun Day: Ice Cream Social

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

A young girl with brown hair in a bun enjoys a red popsicle outdoors. Adults stand nearby, one with a tattooed arm and another with keys clipped to their jeans. It appears to be a sunny day.

L.A. Stories on Screen | City Symphonies: Los Angeles in Five Movements

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Children and adults enjoy a sunny day at the beach near a pier; some play in the sand, others wade in the water, and a boy in a blue shirt sits under an umbrella, watching the scene. The ocean and hills are in the background.

Sound Bath Experience: A Morning of Reflection at the Autry

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Two people sit on stage in front of a red curtain. One is surrounded by white crystal singing bowls, and the other sits beside electronic equipment. Both are smiling, seated on the floor under stage lighting.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Life, Liberty, and L.A. Exhibition Artist Discussion

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A close-up of a colorful abstract sculpture of a human figure with a smooth, painted face featuring blue and black geometric shapes, white dots, and bold green, red, and blue patterns on its shoulders.

Guided Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2–4 p.m.

A close-up of the top portion of the United States Declaration of Independence, dated July 4, 1776, showing the title and introductory text in large, bold letters.

Tiny Tales and Mini Makers

Select Saturdays and Sundays beginning in March, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

A group of young children sit together indoors, with one blonde girl smiling and looking at an adult nearby. The room has soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere.

L.A. in the Making | Collective Making Series

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2–4 p.m.

A variety of colorful crocheted and knitted fabric samples are lined up side by side, featuring stripes, green and orange floral motifs, pastel squares, and a zigzag blue pattern.

National Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirl

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Close up of two children's cowboy boots and rope

Street Food Cinema | Night at the Museum (2006)

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

A security guard in a blue uniform stands in a museum hallway, looking surprised. Historical characters, a lion, and a T. rex head surround him, with golden light shining from behind.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Chino Espinoza & Los Dueños del Son

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A woman and man dance joyfully outdoors in a crowd, surrounded by people smiling and enjoying the lively atmosphere. The woman raises her arm while the man smiles, closely following her moves.

Artist Award Ceremony―California Art Club’s 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1–3:30 p.m.

People view artwork in a gallery at the 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition; a large California Art Club sign is displayed on the left wall.

Street Food Cinema | Cars (2006)

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

Animated cars with expressive faces gather at a gas station in a desert town. The group includes a red race car, a rusty tow truck, a blue car, a green van, and more, all smiling and interacting in front of a building.

Sound Bath Experience: A Morning of Reflection at the Autry

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Two people sit on stage in front of a red curtain. One is surrounded by white crystal singing bowls, and the other sits beside electronic equipment. Both are smiling, seated on the floor under stage lighting.

Sizzling Summer Nights | TROMBOR presents: Tribute to the Legends—Remembering Eddie Palmieri & Willie Colón

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A lively outdoor event with a diverse crowd dancing and enjoying live music; a musician plays guitar on stage, and people of all ages fill the plaza under warm daylight.

L.A. Stories on Screen | Clueless (1995)

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Three young women in 1990s fashion hold large cell phones and planners, standing on a staircase. Above them, text reads “Is There A Problem Here?” They look surprised or concerned.

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

A man in a white shirt and black pants examines intricately designed saddles in a storage room. The saddles are mounted on racks, arranged on blue and white protective padding. The room has shelves and a bright atmosphere.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

People dance and enjoy live music outdoors on a sunny day. Musicians with instruments are visible in the foreground, and a crowd of smiling dancers fills the background. Trees and brick buildings surround the scene.

Family Fun Day: Bob Baker Marionettes

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

A marionette puppet dressed in a frilly outfit is controlled by strings, standing on green grass with a person in red pants behind it, in front of a stage with pink curtains.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Guicho y La Tribu

Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A man and woman dance together in an outdoor courtyard, surrounded by other people who are also dancing. The man wears sunglasses and a floral shirt, while the woman smiles as she spins under his arm.

What Is a Western? | Giant (1956)

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 1–4 p.m.

Three people sit in a convertible car against a yellow background; one man reclines with his legs up, a woman looks forward, and another man sits beside her. An oil derrick is visible in the background.

L.A. in the Making | Collective Making Series

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 2–4 p.m.

A variety of colorful crocheted and knitted fabric samples are lined up side by side, featuring stripes, green and orange floral motifs, pastel squares, and a zigzag blue pattern.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Conjunto Oye!

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A joyful crowd dances outdoors in front of a building. A smiling woman with curly hair and a man in a colorful shirt are dancing together in the foreground, surrounded by other people enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Documentary Screening: The Roping Fools (2025)

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

A cowboy silhouetted in blue light twirls a lasso under bright spotlights and stars, next to the title “The Roping Fools: A Film By Will Fitzpatrick.”.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Rush Hour Orquesta

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

People dancing joyfully in an outdoor plaza, with a band playing in the background. The scene is lively, with men and women smiling and enjoying the music on a sunny day.

The Fight for a Fairer City: Los Angeles as Testing Ground

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Side-by-side portraits of two older men: one with gray hair, glasses, and a suit, smiling in front of a dark background; the other with gray hair, a mustache, and a blue shirt, smiling outdoors.

Love Letters to L.A. - Autry Block Party

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A colorful outdoor festival with classic cars, a Ferris wheel, and white vendor tents. A sign reads, "Autry Museum: Love Letters to L.A. Autry Block Party, September 26, 2026, Los Angeles, CA.

Exhibition Opening Celebration | Promised Lands: California's Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 4–6 p.m.

A close-up of a beaded necklace with assorted beads, shells, and numbered bingo chips, all resting on a textured red woven fabric background.

The Art of Protest and Visual Storytelling | Creative Workshop

Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:30–4:30 p.m.

A woman with long dark hair in braids stands in front of bold, colorful murals featuring Native American imagery, stylized portraits, bison, teepees, and geometric patterns.

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

A man in a white shirt and black pants examines intricately designed saddles in a storage room. The saddles are mounted on racks, arranged on blue and white protective padding. The room has shelves and a bright atmosphere.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | An Evening with Smiley Bone Jones

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A person wearing a leather jacket with “SMILEY BONE JONES” on the back stands at a city street corner, facing away from the camera. Cars and pedestrians are visible in the urban background.

Autry Halloween Event - A Night at the Museum

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

A group of inflatable Halloween decorations, mostly orange pumpkins with carved faces, a large white ghost, and a witch, are arranged outdoors near a wall covered in green vines.

Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Grand Entry at 1 p.m.)

Two Native American dancers in traditional regalia stand on green grass in a park with trees. Bold white text reads "Sacred Path x Autry POW WOW" across the center of the image.

Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge | W. Richard West Jr.

November 13–14, 2026

A man wearing a suit stands in a vast field of tall grass, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background, captured in black and white.

Autry Tree Lighting Celebration & After Party

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

Three women in matching red dresses and white shawls sing on stage decorated with Christmas trees, gifts, and lights. The festive backdrop includes gold elements and snowflakes, evoking a cheerful holiday atmosphere.

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Friday, December 4, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

A man in a white shirt and black pants examines intricately designed saddles in a storage room. The saddles are mounted on racks, arranged on blue and white protective padding. The room has shelves and a bright atmosphere.

Autry Holiday Event – Santa’s Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

A large, decorated Christmas tree with lights stands in the center of a festive outdoor scene, surrounded by smaller lit displays, including a reindeer, snowmen, and colorful ornaments.

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.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors

MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday⁠–⁠Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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