National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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August 23, 2018
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Western Movie Matinee on Wide Open Wednesdays

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Join us for these curated selections made possible with support from an anonymous donor and Oklahoma City University’s Center for Interpersonal Studies through Film & Literature. Popcorn provided. Museum admission free to all on Wide Open Wednesdays courtesy of the Oklahoma Ford Dealers.

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August 14, 2018
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Event 1

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Event 2

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August 12, 2018
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Happy Fun Times

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It’s going to be fun.

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August 23, 2018
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New Docent Training

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Docents lead adult and children tours, which are key to achieving the Museum’s mission. Tours connect guests with art and artifacts so they may become stewards of our Western heritage! New docent orientation is Tuesday, August 21, at 9:00 a.m. Training begins on Thursday, August 23 and is every Tuesday and Thursday through September 13, 2018. New recruits must commit to attending all eight days of orientation and training. Training times vary, but are generally between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

To apply, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/volunteer.

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August 23, 2018
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Blue Star Museums

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Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Art, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day , through Labor Day, September 3, 2018.

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August 23, 2018
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Saloon Series

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One of the most ubiquitous features of the Old West was the saloon, an icon of American popular culture that has come to symbolize the rugged frontier. The Silver Dollar Saloon and Prosperity Junction take center stage during the Museum’s “Saloon Series.” During happy hour, guests will experience the golden age of the saloon, hear live music, and learn about different whiskeys each week on Thursday evenings in July and August in cooperation with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and Rodeo Opry Foundation. $25 at the door includes a whiskey flight, one full drink ticket, one food ticket, whiskey class, live music, and Museum admission. Not a whiskey drinker? Museum admission, which includes access to the whiskey class, live music, and a cash bar, is just $5.

Featured Musicians:

July 5: The Dalbys

July 12: Casey & Minna

July 19: Grassland Caravan

July 26: Mallory Eagle

August 2: Ken Pomeroy

August 9: Ken Fauss Duo

August 16: Pat Payne

August 23: Justin Joslin

August 30: Steelwind

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August 23, 2018
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Art Moments

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Enjoy a variety of 10-minute spotlight talks throughout the galleries to introduce different works in the Museum’s temporary exhibitions or permanent collection. Browse the galleries and hold casual conversations with Museum docents. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. Saturdays and Sundays June 16 through September 2.

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October 6, 2018
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Fall Signature Tour

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From Remington and Russell to Native American works, see some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. View ethnographic material from Native Americans and mountain men, and learn about frontier military life. Round out the tour with a look at the evolution of the working cowboy, from the range to their portrayal in film and pop culture. Walk away with a better understanding of the diverse cultures that have shaped the West – but not before you check out The Museum Store! Weekends September 8 – December 30. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway)

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October 6, 2018
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Yoga at the Cowboy

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Leave your spurs at home and join your friends at the Cowboy for a relaxing morning of yoga in the Museum’s beautifully landscaped gardens! Guests should arrive at least 20 minutes early to purchase tickets and make their way to the Gardens. $10, $5 for Museum members. Yoga will take place on the Museum Gardens October 13, 20 and 27.