Film Screening: Riveted: The History of Jeans
On the final weekend of the exhibition Western Wares, enjoy a screening of Riveted: The History of Jeans, which reveals the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment. …
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Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Western Games
The human desire to play is universal. Give in to that desire and experience some of the ways kids of the past entertained themselves. Play traditional native games, giant horseshoes …
Drop-In Drawing: Horse, Laura Gardin Fraser
On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby …
Curator Conversations: Chuck Wagon Chuck: History vs. Mythology
Follow the invention of the chuck box and the chuck wagon from Charles Goodnight in the mid-1860s to the chuck wagon’s use on ranches in the American West today. Learn …
Read the West Book Club: Charles Goodnight: Cowman and Plainsman
Celebrate the Museum’s Annual Chuck Wagon Festival by learning about the inventor of the original chuck wagon — Charlie Goodnight. Discover the exciting story of a Texas Ranger, adventurer and …
Perked Up Playdate
Meet up with friends on the third Tuesday of the month, April through September, within a safe community space at the Friess Family Playground. During these playdates, friendships will form, …
Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Old West Text Messages
Communication today is quick and easy. In the Old West, it was not quite as simple but was no less important. Come learn some of the ways people in the …
Read the West Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass
In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer draws on her experience as botanist, Native American and mother. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer holds to the idea that …
Drop-In Drawing: Self Portrait, Charles Schreyvogel
On the second Sunday of the month, explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby …
Prix de West Workshop: Landscape Painting — Simplifying with a Purpose
Prix de West artist Skip Whitcomb presents an energetic workshop designed for those interested in acquiring and/or honing their outdoor/field skills and for gathering information essential to the creation of …
