Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Native American museum in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, United States.
The Southwest Museum building stretches across multiple levels with dedicated exhibition spaces containing Native American pottery, tools, and traditional artifacts from different regions.
Charles Fletcher Lummis established this institution in 1907 as the first museum in Los Angeles, relocating it to Mount Washington in 1914.
The museum exhibits highlight Native American traditions through collections from the Great Plains, California, and Northwest Coast indigenous communities.
The facility maintains limited visiting hours on Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, with free admission and parking available for all guests.
The museum structure features an underground tunnel system connecting different sections, leading visitors through multiple exhibition areas and outdoor viewing points.
Location: California
Inception: 1907
Architects: Sumner Hunt
GPS coordinates: 34.10046,-118.20581
Latest update: May 16, 2025 05:57
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