Member Events

Family Play Space

Tuesdays–Fridays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Overhead view of a busy indoor event with people of all ages gathered around tables covered in art supplies and crafts, socializing, and participating in creative activities under bright lighting.

Documentary Screening: The Roping Fools (2025)

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

A cowboy silhouetted in blue light twirls a lasso under bright spotlights and stars, next to the title “The Roping Fools: A Film By Will Fitzpatrick.”.

Tiny Tales and Mini Makers

Select Saturdays and Sundays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

A group of young children sit together indoors, with one blonde girl smiling and looking at an adult nearby. The room has soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere.

Toddler Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, 10:15–11:00 a.m.

A collage showing: a man playing guitar for a child, children and adults crafting together at a table, and a group of children raising their hands enthusiastically towards an adult outdoors.

Sizzling Summer Nights | Rush Hour Orquesta

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

People dancing joyfully in an outdoor plaza, with a band playing in the background. The scene is lively, with men and women smiling and enjoying the music on a sunny day.

KCRW Summer Nights with the Autry Museum

Friday, September 4, 2026, 6–10 p.m.

Colorful event poster with "KCRW Summer Nights" in bold letters over a lively crowd dancing under string lights. Text reads: "9/4 Autry Museum, DJ Sets by Trixie Mattel, KCRW’s SiLVA & Ale Cohen.

Family Fun Day Movie Matinee: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

A cartoon rabbit and a laughing baby joyfully ride in a baby carriage, with the rabbit holding a red balloon against a blue sky background.

Street Food Cinema | Practical Magic (1998)

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 5:30–10:30 p.m.

Two women stand close together against a black background. The words "Practical Magic" are written near their faces in stylized white and orange text.

Musuem Open on Labor Day with Discounted Admission

Monday, September 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

The front entrance of the Autry Museum of the American West, with three flags above the building and banners about new acquisitions displayed outside.

Morning at the Museum: Curator’s Tour of Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9–10:30 a.m.

Three panels featuring Native American art: beaded figures on the left, a colorful beaded floral pattern in the center, and two people in traditional attire with a white horse on a map background on the right.

Street Food Cinema | Shrek (2001) & Drone Show

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 5:30–10:30 p.m.

Animated characters Donkey, Shrek, Fiona, and Lord Farquaad stand posing confidently in front of medieval-style buildings and a castle wall in daylight.

The Fight for a Fairer City: Los Angeles as Testing Ground

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Side-by-side portraits of two older men: one with gray hair, glasses, and a suit, smiling in front of a dark background; the other with gray hair, a mustache, and a blue shirt, smiling outdoors.

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Two people sit on stage in front of a red curtain. One is surrounded by white crystal singing bowls, and the other sits beside electronic equipment. Both are smiling, seated on the floor under stage lighting.

Love Letters to L.A. - Autry Block Party

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A colorful outdoor festival with classic cars, a Ferris wheel, and white vendor tents. A sign reads, "Autry Museum: Love Letters to L.A. Autry Block Party, September 26, 2026, Los Angeles, CA.

Exhibition Opening Celebration | Promised Lands: California's Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 4–6 p.m.

A shallow, round bowl with beaded decoration on the inside and a hanging fringe of coins, beads, and shells around the rim.

The Art of Protest and Visual Storytelling | Creative Workshop

Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:30–4:30 p.m.

A woman with long dark hair in braids stands in front of bold, colorful murals featuring Native American imagery, stylized portraits, bison, teepees, and geometric patterns.

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

A man in a white shirt and black pants examines intricately designed saddles in a storage room. The saddles are mounted on racks, arranged on blue and white protective padding. The room has shelves and a bright atmosphere.

Morning at the Museum: Curator’s Tour of Promised Lands: California’s Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 9–10:30 a.m.

A close-up of assorted beaded necklaces with various charms and bingo number tokens, resting on a textured red fabric background.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | An Evening with Smiley Bone Jones

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

A person wearing a leather jacket with “SMILEY BONE JONES” on the back stands at a city street corner, facing away from the camera. Cars and pedestrians are visible in the urban background.

Autry Halloween Event - A Night at the Museum

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

A group of inflatable Halloween decorations, mostly orange pumpkins with carved faces, a large white ghost, and a witch, are arranged outdoors near a wall covered in green vines.

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Cara Romero in Conversation

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 2–3:30 p.m.

Black and white photo of two women in dark tops; the woman on the left wears long beaded earrings, while the woman on the right has shoulder-length hair. Both face the camera with neutral expressions.

Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Grand Entry at 1 p.m.)

Four people sit around a large traditional drum, each holding a colored mallet and striking the drum together. The drum has a taut, laced surface and is played outdoors.

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge | W. Richard West Jr.

November 13–14, 2026

A man wearing a suit stands in a vast field of tall grass, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background, captured in black and white.

Autry Tree Lighting Celebration & After Party

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 6–9 p.m.

Three women in matching red dresses and white shawls sing on stage decorated with Christmas trees, gifts, and lights. The festive backdrop includes gold elements and snowflakes, evoking a cheerful holiday atmosphere.

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Friday, December 4, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Autry Holiday Event – Santa’s Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

A large, decorated Christmas tree with lights stands in the center of a festive outdoor scene, surrounded by smaller lit displays, including a reindeer, snowmen, and colorful ornaments.

Strong Words Holiday Show: Voices of the City at the Autry

Sunday, December 6, 2026, 1:30–3 p.m.

Three people perform at microphones, each dressed festively. A banner in the center reads “Strong Words Holidays Show!” with bold, colorful text and a microphone illustration.

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Exhibition Artist Discussion Promised Lands: California's Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

Thursday, January 14, 2027, 6–9 p.m.

A woman with long brown hair and tattoos sits in front of colorful, abstract artwork. She wears a “Dreamers & Schemers” t-shirt and star earrings, smiling gently at the camera.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Tales of the West - An Evening with Matt Axton

Friday, January 22, 2027, 6–9 p.m.

A man in a yellow shirt plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone on stage with a purple background. Another musician stands beside him.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Country Classics with Carmine Sardo and H is Wild Country Band

Thursday, February 18, 2027, 6–9 p.m.

Four men perform country music onstage with guitars, keyboard, and drums. They wear casual clothes and hats. Neon signs, American flags, and black-and-white portraits decorate the background.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Live Music and Western Art Show

Thursday, March 18, 2027, 6–9 p.m.

A band dressed in old-fashioned Western attire performs outdoors at the Autry Museum, drawing a crowd. The scene includes musicians playing instruments such as guitars and violins. The museum's "After Hours" event is advertised with a yellow frame on the left side.

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Live Music and Western Art Show

Thursday, April 8, 2027, 6–9 p.m.

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Member Events

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Family Play Space

Documentary Screening: The Roping Fools (2025)

Tiny Tales and Mini Makers

Toddler Tuesdays

Sizzling Summer Nights | Rush Hour Orquesta

KCRW Summer Nights with the Autry Museum

Family Fun Day Movie Matinee: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Street Food Cinema | Practical Magic (1998)

Musuem Open on Labor Day with Discounted Admission

Morning at the Museum: Curator’s Tour of Creative Continuities: Family, Pride, and Community in Native Art

Street Food Cinema | Shrek (2001) & Drone Show

The Fight for a Fairer City: Los Angeles as Testing Ground

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Love Letters to L.A. - Autry Block Party

Exhibition Opening Celebration | Promised Lands: California's Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

The Art of Protest and Visual Storytelling | Creative Workshop

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Morning at the Museum: Curator’s Tour of Promised Lands: California’s Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | An Evening with Smiley Bone Jones

Autry Halloween Event - A Night at the Museum

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Cara Romero in Conversation

Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow 2026

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge | W. Richard West Jr.

Autry Tree Lighting Celebration & After Party

The Chrystina and James R. Parks Research Center for Archives, Conservation, and Collections Care Tour

Autry Holiday Event – Santa’s Winter Wonderland

Strong Words Holiday Show: Voices of the City at the Autry

Sound Bath Experience | Begin with sound. Continue with attention. Experience the museum differently.

Exhibition Artist Discussion Promised Lands: California's Unratified Treaties and Native Resilience

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Tales of the West - An Evening with Matt Axton

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Country Classics with Carmine Sardo and H is Wild Country Band

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Live Music and Western Art Show

AUTRY AFTER HOURS | Live Music and Western Art Show

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Autry Museum of the American West