Painting by John Williamson, Overland Route to Rocky Mountains, 1880. Autry Museum; 88.108.28
Students will determine how and why people traveled along six western trails across the American West during the mid-1800 by using maps and replica artifacts.
Museum Teacher Programs are available each year from October through May.
Field Trip Pre-Lesson: Trails West Map Analysis
Field Trip Post-Lesson: Six Trails West
Lesson: Who Lives in the American West?
Lesson: Westward Expansion Art Analysis
Lesson: California Gold Rush: A Significant Service
Educational Video: Six Trails West Video
Dean and Laura Beresford · Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · Vince and Colleen Caballero · The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · David F. Eisenberg · The Georgina-Fredrick Children's Foundation · Christy McAvoy · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation
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.
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.