Special Offer in April: Children under 13 get in FREE!
Black beaver felt cowboy hat designed and manufactured by Resistol. Worn by Dale Robertson as Jim Hardie in the television series, TALES OF WELLS FARGO (1957-1962). Stamped on inside: MADE ESPECIALLY FOR DALE ROBERTSON. Self-conforming style; wide brim with upturned sides; indented crown; silver hat band with buckle and floral motif. Autry Museum, 89.22.1
Students answer the question What Helps A Cowboy or Cowgirl Do Their Job? by completing a matching activity and writing a story.
Standards
CA HSS-K.3
CA HSS-K.6
CA HSS-1.4
CA HSS 2.1
Activity and Resources
Activity: Cowboy and Cowgirl Activity; Spanish
Student Response Sheet: Cowboy and Cowgirl Activity Fillable Student Response Sheet; Spanish
Video: Cowboy Sounds All Around
Lesson: Vaqueros: The First Cowboys
Teaching Tips for Different Learning Environments
Whole Class In-Person Learning: Student groups. Cut out and have student groups match.
Whole Class Distance Learning: Students find objects in their surroundings that have same function as "solutions" column; students show and tell. Ex: Can you find tools that help you with your animals (dog leash, cat collar, etc.)?
Dean and Laura Beresford · Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · Vince and Colleen Caballero · Capital Group · David F. Eisenberg · The Georgina-Fredrick Children's Foundation · Christy McAvoy · Marleen and Bruce Rognlien · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation
The Autry Museum of American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions
Free parking for Autry visitors.
MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.