Weather is a significant part of life in Oklahoma, so it’s essential for kids to know how to be safe when storms roll through. That’s why The Cowboy teamed up with Chief Meteorologist David Payne and the News 9 Weather Team to teach students about the different types of severe weather in our state and …
Join Chief Curatorial Officer David Davis as he shares information on our newest exhibition, Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops. The story of the American West is a story of movement — travel by various modes of transportation over trails, roads, and, eventually, the highways of today. Many of them came together to form Route …
Step into the boots of Western explorers, traders, and travelers for a day of drop-in activities! Set out on a journey through the American West as you design your own map including trade routes, build a mini river raft to explore frontier travel and try your luck “mining for gold” in a hands-on discovery activity. …
Join us for an unforgettable week of Spring Break fun at the Cowboy! Find Your West and participate in family-friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the history of the American West with engaging new exhibits and hands-on activities. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last. Monday, March 16 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 …
Join us as we set off on a journey across the frontier for a day of drop-in activities! Learn how to use a compass to navigate a trail through Liichokoshkomo’, create a vibrant ripped-paper cactus sunset to capture the beauty of your western expedition and roll the dice to create your own trail story. Free …
Climb aboard for a creative journey through the Old West for a day of drop-in activities! Design your own train car window view and imagine what you might see rolling across the frontier. Answer fun questions found along the tracks at the train depot as you discover fascinating Western facts. Create a pony craft inspired …
Hit the open road and explore The Cowboy for a day of drop-in activities! Build a popsicle-stick farm truck, join us for story time and design a Western license plate to show off your frontier style. Create your own can planter! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
Join artist Cameron Eagle as he delves into a staple of many Route 66 roadside establishments — the neon sign. A collector of neon himself, Eagle will explore the iconography of these glowing signs and why they were so captivating.Bring your lunch or purchase one at The Museum Grill.Reservations required. $5; free for Museum members. …
Experience the sights and sounds of western Route 66 life! Make a paper plate banjo and strum your own Western tunes, craft corn husk dolls while learning about life during the Dust Bowl and play Rodeo Bingo to test your Western knowledge. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
Explore the exhibition Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stop. Design your own postcard story from your cowboy hometown and send it to your favorite person! Play Western games, try your hand at the Western cake/ cookie walk and grab brushes and paints for a guided canvas painting session of a Route 66 road sign! …
