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Southwest Museum of the American Indian

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Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Native American museum in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, United States.

The Southwest Museum is a place to explore Native American cultures spanning multiple levels throughout its spaces. Its exhibition areas hold pottery, everyday tools, jewelry, and artworks from different regions of North America.

The museum was founded in 1907 by Charles Fletcher Lummis and was the first such institution in Los Angeles. In 1914 it moved to its current location in Mount Washington.

The museum displays Native American craftsmanship and traditions through objects from different regions across North America. Visitors encounter techniques and art forms that remain alive in many communities today.

The location offers limited visiting hours, typically on Saturdays, and visitors should check ahead. Free parking and no admission fee make it open to everyone.

The building features an underground tunnel system connecting different exhibition areas. This hidden structure creates an unexpected path through the collections.

Location: California

Inception: 1907

Architects: Sumner Hunt

GPS coordinates: 34.10046,-118.20581

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03

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Photo license: Public domain

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