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Santa Clarita Museums

Rich in western history, Santa Clarita Valley offers an array of Old California museums and relics. From movie stars’ homes to vintage automobiles, shoot ‘em up movie scenery to early railroads, Santa Clarita, CA. has many places for exploring the history and past of the valley.

Museums in Newhall, CA.

Melody Ranch Museum
24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, CA.
Free Admission
Telephone: (661) 259-9669
Fax: (661) 259-3788

The Wild West brought to life – Melody Ranch Museum was where famous Western films including Wyatt Earp, Gunsmoke, Annie Oakley, new series Deadwood, and many more were filmed. Visit the famous Western street and museum complete with photos, books, and movie memorabilia.

William S. Hart Ranch and Museum
24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall, California 91321
Mid-June until Labor Day: Wed- Sat 11am - 3:30pm
Labor Day until mid June: Wed – Fri @ 10am – 12:30pm & Sat – Sun 11am – 3:30pm 
Free Admission 
Telephone: (661) 254-4584

Former ranch and home of the American silent film actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. (December 6, 1864 – June 23, 1946). The museum has all original furnishings and a large collection of Native American artifacts, Hollywood mementos, and western art. The Hart Museum is surrounded by a large park with picnic facilities, nature trails, and a herd of American Bison (buffalo.)

Saugus Train Station
24101 San Fernando Rd. Newhall, CA 91321
Sat – Sun 1pm – 4pm
Free Admission
Telephone: 805-254-1275

Operated by the Santa Clarita Valley  Historical Society, the Saugus Train Station is dedicated to maintaining the area’s railroad history as a genuine train station from the 1880’s. It offers exhibitions, lectures, children’s classes and special events and houses old western memorabilia, artifacts, a gift shop, and more.

Museums in Valencia, CA.

Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
23740 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia. CA
Call for tour appointment
Free Admission
Telephone: (661) 259-2490 or (661) 259-2490

The history of California law enforcement from 1850 at the sheriff’s station.
 
Tesoro Adobe Historic Park
29350 Avenida Rancho Tesoro Valencia, CA 91354
Open Saturdays Only: 10am – 2pm
Free Admission
Telephone: (661) 259-0855

Owned and built by famous western film actor Harry Carey in the 1920’s and 1930’s. He appeared in over 233 movies during his career. The historic park has outdoor movies and plays, group picnics, historic buildings and museums with free tours.


Other Museums Nearby:

Rancho Camulos Museum
5164 East Telegraph Road (Highway 126) Piru CA 93040
20 minutes west of SCV
Wed, Sat-Sun 1pm - 4pm
Free Admission
Telephone: 805-521-1501

Spanish – Mexican ranch in its original rural environment dedicated to the preservation and protection of Old California. It’s the best remaining example of the agricultural history of Southern California.

The Nethercutt Museum
15151 Bledsoe Street Sylmar, CA 91342
Tuesday – Saturday 12:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Free Admission
Telephone: (818) 364-6464
Fax: (818) 364-6466
 
The Nethercutt Collections
15200 Bledsoe Street Sylmar, CA 91342
Guided tour approx. 2 Hours — by reservation only
Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Telephone: (818) 364-6464

The Nethercutt Museum showcases more than 250 of the world’s greatest antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles dated from the 1890’s to the 1990’s, while the Nethercutt Collection displays collectibles from mechanical musical instruments, dolls, figurines, coins, antique furniture, and everything in between.

Museum and Collection closed:
All major holidays, Memorial weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend and the week between Christmas and New Year’s.




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