King Ranch: A Legacy in Art; Paintings by Noe Perez presents evocative visual narratives through Perez’s paintings and artifacts from and about King Ranch. The exhibition reveals the lifeways and traditions of King Ranch and its place in the artistic heritage of the American West. Perez’s landscapes, genre scenes, wildlife and livestock paintings serve as …
Step into the heart of the West at the Museum’s new interactive that brings the Code of the West to life! While you’re here, stop by the Museum’s Heritage Table to explore what the Code of the West means and how YOU can be a part of it all through a hands-on activity. Free for …
Bill Pickett, the legendary rodeo star, exemplified the values of the Code of the West through his determination, courage and dedication to the cowboy way of life. Learn more about Bill Pickett’s rodeo story and create a steer to take with you! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
The butteri are legendary cattle breeders and horsemen of the Maremma, a rugged coastal region that stretches from the plains of northern Lazio to the beaches and inland areas of southern Tuscany. Their pastoral way of life is believed to date back to the spread of agriculture during Etruscan times. Hear Gabrielle Saveri, photographer of …
The Cowboy is proud to once again host the Red Earth Festival, one of the largest Native American cultural celebrations and art markets in the nation. Celebrating its 38th year, the Red Earth Festival is a three-day, multi-faceted celebration of Native art and culture. The Red Earth Festival includes a juried art market featuring both …
Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Known for being a sharpshooting pioneer, Annie Oakley embodied the Code of the West with her remarkable skill, courage and unwavering determination to her craft. Learn how Oakley “aimed high!” and create a sharpshooting medal to take home! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
Join Don Reeves, former McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture and 2024 Chester A. Reynolds Award honoree, and Michael Grauer, current McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture and Curator of Western Collections and Western Art, as they palaver over Reeves’s lifetime of service upholding the legacy of the American West. Free to Museum members or with Museum …
Join 2024 Hall of Great Western Performers inductee Keith Carradine and 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Reba McEntire for a Q&A moderated by emcee Rex Linn. Free to the public with Museum admission.
Bring your favorite cowgirl hat (or purchase one at the Hattery) and receive a complimentary branding while you decorate a hatband of your own! Enjoy a 15% in-store discount. FREE for Members • $40 for Non-Members
The Museum hosts its annual exhibition of more than 300 paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation. The premier art exhibition features works ranging from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionistic works of art. Landscapes, wildlife art, and illustrative scenes are …
