A hidden gem in downtown El Cajon. Olaf had an interesting life, immigrating here from Denmark at 19. Very talented artist in oil, watercolor, pen and ink and even bronze. But the pleasant surprise was the cactus garden. Serene, with birds, lizards and running water surrounding Olafs relocated original rustic home from the late 40s. Both John Wayne and Ronald Reagan bought his original Western art. Glad I took the time to browse the museum and garden.

Very interesting and has alot of information on old El Cajon.

Love this place! Went with my cousin who was visiting from Missouri. The man who was working there knew a lot about the artist and told us many great stories. He also opened up the garden area for us to keep looking around even though it was supposed to be closed that day. Would definately go again.

One of the best Western Art Museums in S. Calif. Olaf rated on a par with Remington and Russell. Was considered the Dean of Western Art during his prime in the mid 20th Century. He had his paintings in the oval office of multiple American Presidents as well as in 5 Presidents private collections.

A small museum, run by O.W. lovers. Its not fancy or huge, but some goodexhibits and lore. Even a log cabin from his time, on the premises. If you likeWestern American Art, its well worth a visit. Check the hours, and call to make sure.

Was an amazing artist for western pictures. Very nice museum.

Nice museum

The folks were very knowledgeable about the exhibition. I also enjoy having National Juried Exhibitions and local Professional artists exhibits held at the museum.

Im sure theyre super duper nice... but were a little standoffish when I offered to snap a few pictures and post them online so people can see this place on the map with a little bit more than an address which is not so descriptive. ;-)I wanted to show this place to my son - @3y.o he would love 2 c the mega-sized cacti.Theres some of the coolest ones Ive seen anywhere& Ive never heard about this place..so figure I would a take a minute of my life and hook it up for these guys.... Its a Nonprofit place (I think) so they need all the support they can get:¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Hours: >> open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and its just off Main Street in the middle El Cajon right near the a new courthouse complex¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Admission:>> kids under 12 are admitted free>> Adults [ suggested donation ] is $1¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Hours:>> Open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ( its just off Main Street in the middle El Cajon right near the a new courthouse complex.)I will try to update this post once I actually see it (... well inside) with my 3 year old et al. . .P|H 5/3/13

Nice people and beautiful art work

Pretty cool place.nice staff

Favorite western artists

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