The Hart Museum remains closed. Los Angeles County has approved a plan to transfer the William S. Hart Museum and Park from the County to the City of Santa Clarita.

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A New Way to See L.A.

At our museums, we believe that what lives in our neighborhoods is as important as what is on display in our halls. 

By celebrating and illuminating L.A.’s diverse nature and culture—at our museums and out in our neighborhoods—we serve as a hub for telling stories with global relevance and local impact.

Explore Los Angeles

Let’s look at this metropolis in new ways, old and new.

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Being Los Angeles

Stories connecting our past and present
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In Your Neighborhood

You can bring our museums to your community!

Learn how

Science in the City

Explore Los Angeles wildlife with us, and help our scientists research city nature!

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Community Science

Get your nature eyes on

Make A Date With L.A.

Join us at events located at our museums, and out in the city!

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Did you know? L.A. was an epicenter of early aviation, automobile, and aerospace industries.
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Doing More

We are all about exploring the past, present, and future of our world, especially in Southern California.

High five L.A.