Autry Museum of the American West

The Autry Museum of the American West (Autry National Center) is a museum dedicated to exploring an inclusive history of the American West. Founded in 1988, the museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music, and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach. It attracts about 150,000 visitors annually.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday: Closed 

Admission: Adults: $20; Students and Seniors (ages 62+): $15; Children (ages 3-12): $9. Click here for tickets.

   

Visit the Hollywood Sign

There are several ways to see the Hollywood sign... if you're up for a hike, you can get pretty close! Consider visiting the Griffith Observatory while you're there... also free! 

Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Admission: Free, but parking is pricey, unless you part at the bottom of the hill.

The Autry Museum, Griffith Park

 The Autry is an intercultural history center dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West. Located in Griffith Park, the Autry’s collection of over 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts, which includes the collection of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, is one of the largest and most significant in the United States.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission for adults is $14; children 3-12 $6.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park

 To serve the community, the Los Angeles Zoo will create an environment for recreation and discovery; inspire an appreciation of wildlife through exhibitry and education; ensure the highest level of animal welfare; and support programs that preserve biodiversity and conserve natural habitat.
Hours: open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm. Admission: Adults (ages 13 - up): $16; Seniors (age 62 and up): $13; Children (ages 2 to 12): $11; Children (under 2): FREE; Parking: FREE.

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The Griffith Park Observatory, Griffith Park

 The Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin.
Hours: Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday): Open 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Weekends (Saturday-Sunday): Open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mondays: closed. Admission is free.