William S. Hart Ranch and Museum A Member of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, William S. Hart Park is less than an hour's drive from most areas of Los Angeles. It is the former home and ranch of William S. Hart, silent film cowboy star and director. The Museum sits atop a hill within a large park area. The Spanish colonial Revival style mansion contains original furnishings, an impressive collection of western art, mementos of early Hollywood and Native American artifacts. In addition, there is a furnished 1910 ranch house which is open for unguided tours. For more information, please call (661) 254-4584 or email us at information@hartmuseum.org. Summer Days at the Ranch Come on out to the William S. Hart Ranch for some good family fun! Intended for kids aged 3-10, but all ages are welcome. Adult must accompany children. Free admission, donations accepted. Activities will be held outside the Hart Ranch House from 9 am to 12 noon. Please call 661-254-4584 for more information. June 20, 2009 Saddles and Spurs: Cowboy Life Yee-ha! Come on down to the Hart Ranch to learn all about cowboy life on the open range. Best dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl will be awarded. July 25, 2009 Squirrels to Snakes: Discovering Southern California's Wildlife Explore our local plants and animals through a live animal presentation, crafts and activities, and guided hike! August 22, 2009 Acorns, Sea and Sage: Chumash Native Americans Discover how the Chumash used their natural resources to survive hundreds of years ago. You even have a chance to grind your own acorns! Silents Under the Stars August 8, 2009 6:00 pm Hart Hall Experience the "reel West" with an evening at the William S. Hart Park and Museum. Enjoy a western style dinner and Bill Hart silent film with a backdrop of the scenic hills of Hart Park. Ticket reservations are required and include dinner, movie, and tour of the Hart Ranch House. Please call 661-254-4584 for more information. Ticket Price: $40 per person. Ticket sales begin this summer. Sign Up for Email Updates! Huell Howser Strikes Gold at the Hart! William S. Hart Park & Museum will be featured as one of Huell Howser's California Golden Parks. Be sure to view Huell Howser's show to see why William S. Hart Park & Museum is named one of California's Golden Parks. Check your local television listing for viewing dates. Huell Howser pictured with William S. Hart Museum Volunteers Bill Crowl and Jack C. Stewart Come be a part of Historic Downtown Newhall, volunteer at the William S. Hart Museum! The William S. Hart Museum is in need of volunteers to work in the gift shop during weekdays. You will have a chance to learn about the fascinating life of this famous silent western film star and his 265 acre ranch while working with visitors. If you are interested please contact Ayesha Saletore at (661) 254-4584. * Interested in working for the museum or any of the Natural History Museum family institutions? Learn more... © The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and William S. Hart Museum. All media are for the personal use of students, scholars and the public. Any commercial use or publication of them is strictly prohibited. If you have any technical problems with this website, please contact webmaster@nhm.org. Please review our Copyright Policy and Privacy Policy. Members of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Foundation: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits William S. Hart Ranch and Museum