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students relaxing by paying pool

Students Relaxing, c. 1950 

In 1945, the Bureau of Indian Affairs created a special five-year educational program to address a critical lack of educational opportunities on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. This pilot program was first implemented at Sherman Institute in Riverside, California.

Social Stories

Resource Type
Museum Visit Guide
Grade Level:
12+, 9–12, 6–8, 3–5, K–2
Topic:
Social Stories

Social Stories are guides with photos and descriptions to help people on the autism spectrum prepare for their visit. Although Social Stories are typically used and created for people with autism, these guides can serve any visitor who wants to know what to expect. Our Social Stories are available for download below.

Educational Programs at the Autry are sponsored by:

Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · David F. Eisenberg · Christy McAvoy · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the 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.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park 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.