Museums of the Arroyo Day - FREE
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Each year, thousands of Angelinos have experienced the diverse mix of art, architecture and history of the Arroyo Seco area during the Annual Museums of the Arroyo Day.

Hosted by six premier and unique history-based museums that preserve and perpetuate early Los Angeles life, Museums of the Arroyo Day has been a popular family event for nearly 20 years.

On Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the public may visit the six MOTA museums (Heritage Square Museum, the Gamble House, Lummis Home and Gardens, The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, and the Los Angeles Police Historical Society) during the day for free.

Heritage Square will be one of the best locations for families to visit. Included in this year's list of participants are a large encampment from Western Educators, Shooters and Troopers, the woodworking skills of the California Carvers Guild, Patty Sue Jones and Doug Larner of the Rose Bowl Riders will be here for children to see, sketch and paint images of horses Cody and Magi, period music from Peter Breed and his unique and fun sounding monkey organ player, tall tales and fanciful stories from the San Gabriel Valley Story Tellers, an area of children's period crafts, a variety of kids games and dancing (at scheduled times) at the "Rootin' Tootin' Games and Dance Saloon" from our very own volunteers, Cowboy Mike and his high kicking sidekick, Cowboy Steve, the unveiling of our new 1918 Ford Truck (history to come next quarter), and much more.

Events at other MOTA museum's during the day include: the music styling of Ian Whitcomb and his Bungalow Boys at the Gamble House; climb into a retired police helicopter, try on police gear and get "locked" in a real jail at the Los Angeles Police Historical Society: tour the gardens at the Lummis Home; visit the museum's 100 year old Fenyes Mansion and the Finnish Folk Art Museum at the Pasadena Historical Museum; and view the restoration work and more at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian.

This year promises to bring bigger crowds, so visitors are advised to arrive early. Additional parking has been added at certain locations and visitors are encouraged to use the Gold Line to get to most of the MOTA museums. Guest are also encouraged to walk to the MOTA Museums. The three Highland Park/Southern Arroyo museums (Heritage Square, Lummis Home and Southwest Museum) are within a mile or less of each other. Likewise, the Pasadena museums (The Gamble House and Pasadena Museum of History) are virtually situated across the street from each other.

For more information about the annual community program, each of the MOTA museums, further announcements about activities and participants, and directions to each, visit: www.museumsofthearroyo.com

We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, May 18, at the 19th Annual Museums of the Arroyo Day.