THE ANIMAL MUSEUM
Downtown LA pets have now their museum . Originally founded as the National Museum of Animals & Society in 2010 by Carolyn Merino Mullin , the organization operated as an online and mobile museum and moved into its first building on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood in 2013 . With the dedication of Board Co-Chairpersons , Ellen Lavinthal and Shelley Traywick , the Board of Directors expanded during this time in Hollywood and significant funds were raised to move the museum into a larger facility in the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles in 2016 .
The mission of the Animal Museum is to preserve , interpret and share their inspiring legacy of animal protection , to nurture current and future generations ’ overall awareness about animals in society and to empower change . At the same time , they want to bring awareness to a kinder , more compassionate world that celebrates animals as sentient beings who are deserving of our attention , understanding , and respect . They believe that the human-animal bond is a rich , shared experience and that we have the capacity and responsibility to honor the inherent value of the animals with whom we share the planet .
We all love animals , and this addition to the neighborhood is a perfect way to honor them .
THE ANIMAL MUSEUM
421 Colyton St Los Angeles , CA 90013 www . theanimalmuseum . com