In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the National Cowboy Museum invites visitors to contribute to a community ofrenda. An ofrenda is prepared to remember and honor the memory of ancestors. It typically consists of items or photographs that will identify the person to whom it is dedicated along with staples of celebration such as …
In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the National Cowboy Museum invites visitors to contribute to a community ofrenda. An ofrenda is prepared to remember and honor the memory of ancestors. It typically consists of items or photographs that will identify the person to whom it is dedicated along with staples of celebration such as …
In celebration of Dia de los Muertos, the National Cowboy Museum invites visitors to contribute to a community ofrenda. An ofrenda is prepared to remember and honor the memory of ancestors. It typically consists of items or photographs that will identify the person to whom it is dedicated along with staples of celebration such as …
What is more iconic in the American West than what a cowboy wears on his head? Explore the new exhibition Sombreros Texanas and the Bosses of the Plains and then make your own personalized headwear. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Join Museum Curator Michael Grauer in examining the development of what is known today as a “cowboy hat” using the Museum’s permanent collection. Beginning with wide-brimmed leather hats (vaqueteadas), the exhibition will explore the evolution of the cowboy hat from woven sombreros, to “John B.s” or “Stetsons” (whether they were Stetson-made or not), to today’s …
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. Afterward, venture into the galleries and enjoy the current exhibitions at your own pace. Free for members or with …
Explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby (while supplies last) or bring your own! Gather with other art lovers to enjoy an afternoon of drawing. Can’t make it to Drop-In Drawing? Drop in anytime, pick up sketching materials or …
Celebrate Oklahoma Statehood Day and learn Oklahoma history through a performance by Rodeo Opry. Free admission to celebration and Museum for students and chaperones (1 per 7 students). Suitable for older elementary through high school. Admission is free for students and chaperones (one per seven students). Ask about a bus travel reimbursement. Space provided to …
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: Visit Native American dwellingsView Western vistasExplore the playgroundLearn about ancient …
At times, the black-hatted “villains” and white-hatted “good guys” of the Old West were one and the same. Often it was difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish who was who. Sheriff Wyatt Earp stole horses and ran brothels. Justice Hoodoo Brown and Deputy JJ Webb ruled Las Vegas as leaders of the Dodge City Gang …
