Family Activities

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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.

Summer Drop-in Activities

June 16-August 7, 2026, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

An adult and a child sit at a table working on a craft project with paper, scissors, and other materials. Other children and adults are visible in the background, also participating in the activity.

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.

Weekend Museum Tours

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

A guide in a denim shirt addresses a small group of people in a dimly lit museum room, surrounded by exhibits and artifacts. A large painting of animals hangs on the wall behind them.

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.

Fútbol For The People: Live Final Game Screening

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

A large outdoor crowd sits on lawn chairs facing a screen showing a soccer match in a stadium. Trees line the background, creating a park-like setting.

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 | Back to the Future III

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

Three people in old-fashioned western clothing stand in front of a futuristic car with gull-wing doors, looking surprised and shielding their eyes, with a starry sky in the background.

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.

Bank of America Cardholder Free Admission Days

Every First Weekend of the Month

A man stands in an art gallery observing a collection of paintings on red walls. Two other people are viewing exhibits, including a large sculpture and a motorcycle displayed nearby. The room is warmly lit with wooden flooring.

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.

Free First Wednesdays

First Wednesday of each month

People view colorful paintings on the walls of a dimly lit art gallery. The space has polished floors, spotlights illuminating the artwork, and visitors standing and reading descriptions or admiring the art.

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.

Street Food Cinema | Official Wet Hot American Summer 25th Reunion

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

A group of cheerful people drive a blue convertible through a forest, with some standing and waving. The scene is cartoonish and lively, evoking summer camp adventures.

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.

Street Food Cinema | Obsession

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

A woman sleeps with her head on a man's shoulder as they sit on a bed in a dimly lit room with patterned wallpaper and a lamp on the nightstand.

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.

Street Food Cinema | Michael

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 6–11 p.m.

A performer stands on stage facing a large, cheering crowd with spotlights shining down. Some audience members hold up signs, including one that says "Bad.

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.

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.

Fall Fantasy Book Faire 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Poster for the Fall Fantasy Book Faire on Oct 10-11, 2026, at Autry Museum Lawn, Griffith Park, LA. Includes event details, admission prices, and features such as cosplay, authors, food trucks, and market.

Fall Fantasy Book Faire 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Poster for the Fall Fantasy Book Faire on Oct 10-11, 2026, at Autry Museum Lawn, Griffith Park, LA. Includes event details, admission prices, and features such as cosplay, authors, food trucks, and market.

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.

Autry and Sacred Path Powwow

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Event flyer for the Sacred Path X The Autry Museum Pow Wow on November 7, 2026. Includes event details, head staff, dance contests, and contact info. Features circular images of dancers in regalia on an orange background.

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.

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.