The Hart Museum sits atop a hill within a large park area. It is a house museum that was once the retirement home of William S. Hart, a silent-screen cowboy movie star. The Spanish colonial Revival style mansion contains original furnishings, an impressive collection of western art, mementos or early Hollywood and Native American artifacts. In addition, there is a furnished 1910 ranch house which is open for unguided tours. The surrounding park grounds are operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Picnic facilities are available in the park.
William S. Hart park is less than an hour's drive from most areas of Los Angeles. Guided school tours may be scheduled year-round by calling the museum. A typical 30 minute tour is provided for 4th grade and up. A shorter tour and story telling are available for the younger students. Each tour will accommodate one class of 25-30 students.