On the second Sunday of the month, visitors learn the specifics behind a unique artifact from the Museum’s collection, thus opening a window to learning even more about a particular culture, individual or moment in time. Hear from Michael Grauer Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy Museum and Victoria Book …
In partnership with the Cherokee Nation, the National Cowboy Museum presents a Cherokee Cultural Celebration. Students will experience a variety of activities related to 19th century Cherokee culture and lifestyle. Hands-on participation in Cherokee games such as stickball, marbles and chunkey will be presented. Demonstrations in pottery making, basket weaving and finger weaving will show …
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, explore Museum galleries and learn about the very first cowboys: vaqueros! Adventure through the Museum to look and find tools that are used by vaqueros. Stop by the Museum’s Heritage Table to create an important vaquero tool of your own — a pair of espuelas (spurs)!
In conjunction with the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA), this workshop will focus on creating figures from silver. Learn the ins and outs of creating 2 – 3 inch detailed figures to adorn your larger pieces or stand alone. Students will follow the process of drawing and design to fabrication. Instructor: Beau Compton has worked with …
Weather is such a huge part of life in Oklahoma and we want your kids to know how to be safe when storms roll through. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Chief Meteorologist David Payne and the News 9 Weather Team to learn about the different types of severe weather in our state and what …
Enjoy an exciting day of learning and exploring! See galleries filled with Western art and artifacts. Explore Liichokoshkomo’, an outdoor interactive, multi-cultural education space that introduces the American West through science, technology, engineering, arts, math and citizenship in an immersive hands-on, minds-on environment. Students can: Be sure to visit our temporary exhibitions Black Cowboys: An American …
Take a break from exploring Museum galleries and learn about Jackson Sundown – a famed saddle bronc rider whose name went down in history. Known as the first Native American to win a major rodeo championship, this Nez Perce cowboy inspires The Cowboy’s logo. Stop by the Heritage Table to learn more about Jackson Sundown’s …
Celebrate Oklahoma Statehood Day and watch Oklahoma history come to life in a performance by Oklahoma Opry. This program teaches Oklahoma history through music and culture. Follow along with the listening guide to reveal interesting facts about Oklahoma. Museum galleries are open for self-directed tours. Program lasts approximately one hour. Suitable for older elementary through …
Watch Oklahoma history come to life at The Cowboy with stage performances by Oklahoma Opry. This interactive program teaches Oklahoma history, music and culture with an emphasis on the Code of the West! Afterwards, students can explore the Museum galleries. Suitable for older elementary through high school students. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy following …
NewsChannel 4 and The Cowboy are teaming up to present Weatherschool! Featuring the KFOR 4Warn Storm Team, Weatherschool is a lively, fun way for kids to learn about Oklahoma’s ever-changing weather. Afterwards, students can explore the Museum’s exhibitions to discover the many ways weather is depicted in artwork. Suitable for elementary students. Bring a sack …
