Join us for an unforgettable week of Spring Break fun at The Cowboy! Drop by and participate in family-friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the history of the American West with engaging new exhibits, hands-on activities and interactive storytelling. Butteri! The Italian Cowboy In celebration of the exhibition Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma, Photographs by …
Join us for an unforgettable week of Spring Break fun at The Cowboy! Drop by and participate in family-friendly activities. Immerse yourself in the history of the American West with engaging new exhibits, hands-on activities and interactive storytelling. Storytelling with Chickasaw Nation Hear stories from the rich oral tradition of the Chickasaw Nation. Learn, …
The Cowboy is proud to once again host the Red Earth Festival, one of the largest Native American cultural celebrations and art markets in the nation. Celebrating its 38th year, the Red Earth Festival is a three-day, multi-faceted celebration of Native art and culture. The Red Earth Festival includes a juried art market featuring both …
In celebration of the Red Earth Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, step into various colorful Native American cultures. Explore the diversity and significance of Indigenous art forms and celebrate the artistry and history behind different techniques. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
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 …
Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Known for being a sharpshooting pioneer, Annie Oakley embodied the Code of the West with her remarkable skill, courage and unwavering determination to her craft. Learn how Oakley “aimed high!” and create a sharpshooting medal to take home! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
Summary: Temple Grandin, a professor, best-selling author, animal behaviorist, and autism self-advocate, lives the Code of the West by knowing what it means to take pride in your work. Learn more about Grandin’s contributions to the West and create an activity to take with you! Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies …
This program has cancelled due to inclement weather. The Oklahoma Native art scene of the 1970s through 1990s was exuberant, sometimes excessive, and marked by rapid changes. Seven women artists came from diverse tribes and overcame challenges difficult to imagine today. They forged successful careers in the bustling heyday of the late 20th century. These …
The National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City has planned an exciting day of learning and exploring. Come see our galleries of Western art and artifacts. Explore Liichokoshkomo’, our Outdoor Education Experience, an interactive, multi-cultural space that introduces the American West in an immersive hands-on, minds-on environment. Students can: • Contribute to the Code of the …
The Western Heritage Awards honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage through creative works in literature, music, television and film that share the great stories of the American West. Presented by celebrity hosts, this black-tie event also honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage with their inductions into the …
