Chances are you've never seen a cow quite as big as Norman. The affable cow lives on the grounds of this natural history museum, along with a herd of other barnyard animals. Chickens, turkeys, and even a potbelly pig still live on the farm, despite the fact that namesake William S. Hart hasn't lived here for years.
If you know anything about silent film, then you might have heard of Hart before. He was a renowned actor and direct during the silent film era. During his time at the now-museum, a Spanish Colonial Revival style mansion, he accumulated many works of art by bonafide masters. You can still see pieces from Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell when you visit, not to mention artifacts that once belonged to local Native American Tribes. Once you've explored the indoors, head outside to meet the animals and the herd of bison that live on-site at William S. Hart Park and Museum.
William S. Hart Park and Museum
24151 Newhall Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 254-4584
www.hartmuseum.org
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