1. The Autry Museum of the American West is located in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1988 by actor and singing cowboy Gene Autry and his wife Jackie. Today, the museum showcases the history, culture, and art of the American West from the 19th century to the present day. Some of the interesting exhibits include a collection of over 500,000 items, including Western art, Native American artifacts, and cowboy memorabilia, as well as a re-creation of an Old West town and a garden dedicated to native California plants.
2. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Its phone number is (323) 667-2000.
3. Admission to the museum is $14 for adults, $10 for seniors (60+), $6 for students with a valid ID, and free for children under 3. Parking is available on site for $10 per car. The museum can be reached by car, bus, or Metro Rail. The nearest Metro Rail stop is the Red Line at Vermont/Sunset Station, which is about a 15-minute walk from the museum.
