School tours at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Photo © 2004 by Tim Adams.
“Dig–It!” students excavate for artifacts at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Photo by Tony Bailey.
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For Grades 3—12
Guided Tours
Days: Tuesday through Friday
Times: 10 am and 11:15 am
Maximum Number: 65 students per hour
Cost: FREE
The Southwest Museum of the American Indian has four major
halls dedicated to the Peoples of California, the Great Plains, the Northwest
Coast, and the Southwest.
Junior Docent Tours
Days: Wednesday and Friday
Times: 11:15 am
Maximum Number: 65 students per hour
Cost: FREE
Junior Docents tour the People of California Hall, the People of the Northwest Coast Hall, and the Ethnobotanical Gardens only.
Self-Guided Visit
Days: Tuesday through Friday
Times: 12:15 pm
Maximum Number: 65 students per hour
Cost: $1 per person
Teachers who wish additional time in the museum must reserve a self-guided visit.
To best prepare for this activity, take advantage of a complimentary teacher preview visit.
“Dig–It!”
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Times: 10 am and 11:15 am
Maximum Number: 35 students per hour
Cost: $2 per student
“Dig–It!” is a science-based archaeology program. Students will get dirty during this hands-on activity.
“Dig–It!” requires a great deal of in-class teacher preparation. This outdoor activity is weather dependent.
“All Aboard!”/Title I Program
Buses booked through 2006
Title I Schools can take advantage of these tours through our “All Aboard!” program. Please click here for more information and the online application.
Contact us at schooltours@autrynationalcenter.org or call 323.667.2000, ext. 336.
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