DayTrip to the Autry Museum & Olvera Street in LA, Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, 12 August 2021

Journey through the arts, history, and stories of the people who shaped the American West during a visit to the Autry Museum.
About this Event

Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry is one of Southern California's finest museums, featuring world-class galleries filled with Native American art and cultural materials, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, interactive areas, and more. This incredible museum houses fascinating exhibits spanning different focus areas of California. Discover What’s Her Story: Women in the Archives, which reveals compelling stories of women found in the Autry’s collection and takes a look behind the scenes to share how the work of archivists brings more hidden narratives to light. Experience Human Nature and learn about how traditional ecological knowledge can help current residents understand and care for the environment. Take in Art of the West to see the dynamic and evolving world of art that springs from cultural practices of some of the many peoples who shaped the American West. Your excursion also a stop at famous Olvera Street for lunch on your own. This colorful village features historic buildings, restaurants, a traditional Mexican style plaza, and vendors selling handcrafted Mexican wares typical of old Mexico.

Activity Level: Easy

Limited walking or walking and mobility is at own pace, and leisurely free time may be included. Few stairs are involved and elevators are usually present at destinations.