- Jules
Autry Play
As an LA native, I have been to the LA zoo plenty of times and had never bothered to look a little further (like across the street) and realize there was a gold mine there! When my friend Nikki (www.NikkiDiaz.com) told me about #PLAY! a hands on exhibit at the museum, I was more excited about going than my little girl.
We entered this awesome place called The Autry Museum (theautry.org) and went directly into the PLAY! exhibit. I felt like I was in a time machine... toys I grew up with were in a display case, as well as some way before my time. Teddy Ruxpin, gameboy, Rubix Cube, Mickey ear hats, monopoly, legos... GI Joe, Barbie, endless...
The phrase of the trip, "Mommy used to play with those." My daughter could care less... until we entered the tree house with a giant bear! She was in awe!
Then we moved into the kitchen and living room. She ran over and began to play with all the children size toys! Brooms, ovens, couches, chairs, phones... you name it!
But I will be honest, her favorite part was this chest with the tiny family inside. Take a look at the pics! It truly is adorable!
If you are in the LA area and looking for something to do, definitely check out the Autry Museum (theautry.org).
*This trip was sponsored by the Autry Museum.
Public Programs and Events
The exhibition launches a Summer of Play! at the Autry. From June 20 to July 28, visitors can enjoy drop- in activities such as four square, hula hoops, indoor games, themed scavenger hunts, and interactive dress-up stations. Special events include a July 15 outdoor screening of The Sandlot (1993) on the Autry Lawn, presented in partnership with Eat|See|Hear. The fun continues with an American Girl day in August, a LEGO® derby in September, and fall family movie nights. Details will be available at TheAutry.org/Events.
About the Museum
The Autry is a museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West, connecting the past to the present to inspire our shared future.
The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs—including lectures, film, theatre, festivals, family events, and music—and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach. The Autry’s collection of more than 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts includes the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, one of the largest and most significant in the United States.
Museum admission is $14 for adults, $10 for students and seniors 60+, $6 for children ages 3–12, and free for Autry members, veterans, and children age 2 and under. Admission is free on the second Tuesday of every month.