Autry National Center to offer holiday fun

Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.667.2000, www.autrynationalcenter.org

Western Holiday Cheer and Shopping at the Autry National Center
Engaging holiday activities provide fun for the whole family.
Then shop for unique holiday gifts in the Museum Store.

Here Comes Santa Claus December 5–6, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Western Holiday Weekend Sale December 5–6, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

StoryTime December 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

WMA Cowboy Holiday Cheer Concert December 6, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Autry Adventures 5-Star Activities December 26 and 27, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Putting on his favorite boots and his famous red suit, Santa Claus is saddling up his sleigh and rounding up his reindeer to visit all the good little boys and girls at the Autry National Center. Visit the Autry for holiday fun and special discounts at the Autry Store.

On Saturday, December 5, take a picture with Santa Claus, who makes an early trip to the Old West. Sing along with classic Gene Autry holiday favorites like “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” and “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Free with museum admission.

The Western Holiday Weekend sale event kicks off on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6. Visit the Autry Store and enjoy the holiday spirit with festive music and tasty treats. Autry members will receive an additional 10% off most merchandise at stores in Griffith Park and the Southwest Museum in Mt. Washington. No reservations are required.

The fun continues on Sunday, December 6, where you can gather round for StoryTime! Little Firefly: An Algonquian Legend by Terri Cohlene and The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story by Joseph Bruchac are two stories about Native peoples of the eastern United States. Afterward, learn about their rich cultures in a hands-on presentation by museum docents.

Also on December 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., sit back, relax, and enjoy Cowboy Holiday Cheer, a special holiday concert in the Wells Fargo Theater featuring a sampling of selected talent from the Western Music Association. Tickets are available in advance or on the day of the concert. RSVP to Marilyn Tuttle, 818.365.8709, or lindaleegreen@earthlink.net.

The holiday excitement doesn’t end there! Join us on December 26 and 27 for five family-friendly activities throughout the museum. Autry Adventures 5-Star Activities honors Gene Autry’s five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is the only person to have achieved all five stars. Free with museum admission.

About the Autry National Center
The Autry National Center is an intercultural history center dedicated to exploring the experiences and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West. The Autry celebrates the cultures of the American West through three institutions on two Los Angeles campuses: the Southwest Museum of the American Indian in Mt. Washington; the Museum of the American West in Griffith Park; and the Institute for the Study for the American West, which comprises the Braun Research Library and the Autry Library and is headquartered in Griffith Park.

The hours of operation for Autry National Center’s museum at its Griffith Park location are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Autry Store’s weekday hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the Golden Spur Cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours for the museum and the Autry Store are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum, the Autry Store, and the cafe are closed on Mondays.

Museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 for students and seniors 60+, $3 for children 3–12, and free for Autry members, veterans, and children 2 and under. Admission is free on the second Tuesday of every month.