The Autry National Center explores the theme of Equal Rights on Sunday, January 15, during its monthly Family Day and will be open on Monday, January 16, to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential and respected civil rights leaders of the 1950s and ’60s.
“Although the Autry is usually closed on Mondays, we felt it important to commemorate Dr. King on his holiday. We invite all schoolchildren and their families to come and learn about the history and contributions of African Americans in the West. We are also honored to host members of the Buffalo Soldiers on Sunday and thank them for their contributions,” said Daniel Finley, Autry President and CEO.
Family Day at the Autry, held the third Sunday of every month, features a wide variety of themes relating to the American West. January’s theme is the struggle for equal rights—one of the most important themes in American history. Learn about the ways in which Americans have worked for equality. On this Sunday, members of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry Association (Buffalo Soldiers) will join us for StoryTime. Buffalo Soldiers were the segregated African American units of the U.S. Army. Primarily formed after the Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers, which also included the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments, proudly served our country until the integration of the Armed Forces during the Truman administration. We salute some of the last remaining Buffalo Soldiers who will be joining us on this day.
Family Day at the Autry Schedule
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Gold Rush
Noon StoryTime
11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Docent-Guided Tours
Noon–3:00 p.m. Third Sunday Jam With the Western Music Association
1:00–3:00 p.m. Explore the Autry With a Museum Teacher
1:00–3:00 p.m. Family Craft Activity
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule
Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Gold Rush
11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Docent-led Tours
On the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Autry will host its popular Gold Rush activity and conduct docent-guided tours. In addition, all of the museum’s galleries, the Autry Store, and the Autry Cafe will be open.
About the Autry National Center
The Autry National Center, formed in 2003 by the merger of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage with the Southwest Museum of the American Indian and the Women of the West Museum, is an intercultural history center dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West. Located in Griffith Park, the Autry’s collection of over 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts, which includes the collection of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, is one of the largest and most significant in the United States. The Autry Institute includes two research libraries: the Braun Research Library and the Autry Library. Exhibitions, public programs, K–12 educational services, and publications are designed to examine the contemporary human condition through the lens of the historical Western experience and explore critical issues in society.
Weekday hours of operation for the Autry National Center’s museum at its Griffith Park location are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Autry Store’s weekday hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the Autry Cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours for the museum and the store are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum, the store, and the cafe are closed on Mondays. The libraries are open to researchers by appointment.
Museum admission is $10 for adults, $6 for students and seniors 60+, $4 for children ages 3–12, and free for Autry members, veterans, and children age 2 and under. Admission is free on the second Tuesday of every month.
www.theautry.org
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