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Summer Round-Up!

Join us for an unforgettable week of summer fun at The Cowboy! Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the history of the American West with engaging art exhibits and hands-on activities. Come each day and build a part of your cowboy wardrobe. Wear all pieces to National Day of the …

Summer Round-Up!

Join us for an unforgettable week of summer fun at The Cowboy! Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the history of the American West with engaging art exhibits and hands-on activities. Come each day and build a part of your cowboy wardrobe. Wear all pieces to National Day of the …

National Day of the Cowboy

Join us in celebrating that classic Western icon — the cowboy — at the Museum’s commemoration of National Day of the Cowboy! Honor cowboy culture and pioneering heritage while embracing your inner cowboy/girl. Come decked out in all the cowboy gear you created throughout the week at Summer Round-up (or what you already have in …

The Reading Roundup

Hey there, young cowpokes! Ready for a rootin' tootin' summer of reading fun? Saddle up for this adventure where a storytelling cowboy shares tools of the trade and how to survive the Wild West. Bring your library card and cowboy spirit ‘cause these stories come to life in a way that leaves you wanting more! 

Western Legends and Modern Legacies 

This isn't just any reading program – it's your ticket to the dusty trails, thrilling tales and the real-life legends of the West. These icons aren’t just figments of imagination; they’re flesh and blood heroes and heroines whose daring deeds shaped the frontier and our culture today. We’ll tell you how it all began. You …

Explore the Code: When You Make a Promise, Keep It – Charlie Goodnight

Step into the heart of the West at the Museum’s new interactive that brings the Code of the Westto life! Believed to be the inventor of the chuck wagon, Charles Goodnight was a legendary figure of the American West whose life and actions showcased the Code of the West principle “When you make a promise, …

Wild West Trivia: The Good, The Bad, The Brainy

Join The Cowboy and BanjoBug Trivia for a rootin’ tootin’ time! This evening is for everyone, 21 and up that is, regardless of your Western knowledge or the amount of Cowboy boots you own. Begin the evening perusing Museum galleries and use the knowledge you gain to your team’s advantage! Put your skills to the …

Explore the Code: Always Finish What You Start – Theodore Roosevelt

Step into the heart of the West at the Museum’s new interactive that brings the Code of the Westto life! After his presidential re-election in 1904, Theodore Roosevelt was determined to address the plummeting population of bison. Through his continued support for the American Bison Society and living the Code of the West principle “Always …

Brown Bag: The Greatest Cattle Trail of All

Take a break from your day and enjoy a series of presentations over the lunch hour, Wednesday, September 11 and September 18. Hear curators discuss topics related to the National Cowboy Museum exhibitions Cheyenne Ledger Art from Fort Marion and The Western Trail: The Greatest Cattle Trail of Them All at 150. The Western Trail, …

Goin’ West Music Fest

We're thrilled to announce Kylie Morgan will be headlining the Goin' West Music Fest right here at The Cowboy on Sept. 13, presented by Fowler Automotive. Kylie will be part of the show, which also includes Wyatt Zane, Chloe Fredericks and Finis Smith. Kylie's CMT Music Award-nominated song “If He Wanted To He Would” hit …

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