Rent A Car In Los Angeles and Autry National Center
The Autry National Center is the museum of the American West, which you can visit when you rent a car in Los Angeles. The museum provides rich learning opportunities for people to explore the myths and culture of the American West and the people who have lived here for centuries. Through objects and art, you can explore the link from the people of the past and the people of today.
The Autry National Center is formed of three important museums:
- Southwest Museum of the American Indian
- Museum of the American West
- Women of the West Museum
Building for the future
The Southwest Museum of the American Indian is currently under renovation to increase its size. Right now, most of the exhibits must be kept in storage because of limited space. However, when you come rent a car in Los Angeles this may have changed. By 2010, there will be a new cultural exhibit here to learn about the southwest. This museum holds some of the most important collections for American Indians.
The Museum of the American West and the Women of the West Museum have joined as part of the Autry National Center. When you visit with your rent a car in Los Angeles you will see the highlights and struggles of people who ventured out west before a country was formed.
Autry Vision
Currently the Southwest Museum of the American Indian located at Mount Washington has limited exhibitions because the Southwest galleries are closed. The museum store is still open and the public is welcome to view the limited exhibits available.
The Museum of the American West is located in Griffith Park, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Here you will also find a cafe for a snack while you are visiting.
When you rent a car in Los Angeles, you will want to take the I-5 from the north and exit at Western Avenue, Take the ramp toward CA-134/Ventura Freeway/Ventura and turn right onto Western Avenue. Then turn left onto Victory Boulevard, which becomes Riverside Drive. Next, turn left onto Zoo Drive, which turns into Western Heritage Way.
Admission to the museum is $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, and $3.00 for children.
The Autry National Museum will teach you a lot about the history of the American West from a variety of perspectives, including the American Indian when you rent a car in Los Angeles. Through objects, art, and exhibits, you are sure to learn a thing or two.
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