Mount Washington in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Southwest Museum
The first museum in Los Angeles.
Dedicated to the Native Peoples of the Southwest.
Declared Historic-Cultural Monument No. 283 by the Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1984 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 283.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Education • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list.
Location. 34° 6.027′ N, 118° 12.339′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mount Washington. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Museum Drive and Marmion Way. A driveway leads to parking at the top of the hill, or use the pedestrian tunnel entrance at street level which leads to an elevator. Open Saturdays 10-4. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 Museum Dr, Los Angeles CA 90065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Lummis (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ziegler Estate (about 700 feet away); Hiner House and Sousa Nook (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sycamore Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary P. Field House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Herivel House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Occidental College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wachtel Studio-Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Southwest Museum. The Southwest Museum of the American Indian was built in 1914 by Charles Lummis. It has one of the finest collections of Native American objects in the world. In 2003, the Autry Museum purchased this museum and moved many of the artifacts to their location in Griffith Park, or into storage. Only one gallery is open to the public, on Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Lummis Home.
Also see . . . Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus. Museum website has information about this location and the collection. Also, visit the Autry Museum to see more artifacts on display. (Submitted on March 4, 2018.)
Additional keywords. Lummis Home, Autry National Center of the American West, Mount Washington, Highland Park Heritage, American Indian
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7, 8. submitted on March 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.