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Luis Tapia, Mi Carrito, 1994. Wood, carved and painted. Purchase made possible by Joanne and Monte Hale and Irena and Barry Gernstein through the 2004 Gold-level Acquisitions Committee, Autry Museum; 2004.25.1

Collections

The Autry’s unique and superb collection is a powerful tool to engage our audiences.  Through this great resource, we enrich the public’s understanding of the historical and contemporary American West and the diversity of the indigenous cultures across the Americas. Protecting and preserving our collection for future generations is one of our greatest responsibilities. Our collection contains art, firearms, saddles, Hollywood Western memorabilia, and Native American baskets, ceramics, jewelry and textiles animating the following themes:

  • California History
  • Native America
  • Environment and Western Resources
  • Ranching and Cowboys
  • Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Popular Culture

Please note: The Autry’s new, state-of-the-art collections care, research, and educational facility in Burbank is anticipated to open in 2020. Until then, the Autry collections are not available for outside access, including in-person research. Please visit our online collections database for information about many of the items within the collections. Sign-up for this e-mail list to receive updates about the opening of the Resources Center. We look forward to seeing you in our new home!

Collections Out On Loan (Click image for details)

Gene Autry’s 0-42 Martin Guitar

Guitar with tan and brown wood, steel strings, designed and manufactured exclusively for Gene Autry by C. F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, mid-1900s. Inscribed on fretboard in mother of pearl: Gene Autry. Autry Museum; 91.221.208. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Autry.

On loan to The Reel West Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN, March 3, 2018 – February 3, 2019.

Robot Mask

Silver metal, rivets and pressed cardboard robot head mask made circa 1933.  Used in THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1935). Squarish face with slits for mouth and eyes; added nose and ears; top hat-like structure on top. Autry Museum; 94.112.4.

On loan to The Reel West Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN, March 3, 2018 – February 3, 2019.

American Progress Painting by John Gast, 1872. Autry Museum; 92.126.1

American Progress

Painting by John Gast, 1872. Autry Museum; 92.126.1

On loan to Nature’s Nation: American Art and the Environment Princeton University Art Museum, October 13, 2018 – January 6, 2019; Peabody Essex Museum, February 2, 2019 – May 5, 2019; Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, May 25, 2019 – September 9, 2019.