Educational Resources

Fun Activities | K–2

Ready, Set, Play!

wooden rings on a stick with a cord threaded through them

Lesson | 6–8

Restoring the River

Museum Teacher Program | K–2

Sculpture Explorers

What are sculptures? How are they made? Who makes them? Students will uncover the answers to these questions as they investigate our diverse collection of sculptures throughout the museum.

Lesson | 3–5

Sculptures Grades 2-5

sculpture of a cowboy tipping his hat down

Museum Visit Guide | K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Self-guided Visits during the School Year

Discover, imagine and explore the many stories of the American West through self-guided visits. Schools may explore the museum at their leisure until their bus departure time.

students with teacher walking on a path in a garden

Museum Visit Guide | K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Self-guided Visits for Summer Camps

Discover, imagine and explore the many stories of the American West through self-guided visits. Enjoy the Autry Family Play Space and hands-on activities. Fun for children ages 10 and younger.

Video | 6–8, 9–12, 12+

Sherman Indian School

Lesson | 3–5

Six Trails West

Andrew P. Hill (1853–1922), Crossing the Plains, circa early 1900s, gelatin silver print. Autry Museum of the American West; P.12974

Museum Visit Guide | 12+, 9–12, 6–8, 3–5, K–2

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...