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 …
Join Don Reeves, former McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture and 2024 Chester A. Reynolds Award honoree, and Michael Grauer, current McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture and Curator of Western Collections and Western Art, as they palaver over Reeves’s lifetime of service upholding the legacy of the American West. Free to Museum members or with Museum …
Join 2024 Hall of Great Western Performers inductee Keith Carradine and 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Reba McEntire for a Q&A moderated by emcee Rex Linn. Free to the public with Museum admission.
Discover hidden treasures of the Museum and learn about the behind-the-scenes magic of The Cowboy. Kids take part in an exclusive vault tour with Museum curators, create a paper mâché artwork inspired by work in the Lighting Pathways exhibitionand embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt to find the treasured artifact! After solving the mystery, end the night …
This egg gathering basket is perfect for collecting eggs or any other items that are precious to you! Led by BasketWeavers Guild of Oklahoma, participants will create their own woven work of art. Approximate dimensions: 12 in. x 6 in. x 3 in. Eight inches tall including handle. All supplies included. $45; $40 for Museum …
Join Native American Chef Sonny Fields (Pawnee) as he discusses the importance of traditional foodways in indigenous cultures and demonstrates how to make a special dish. After the presentation, enjoy samples to supplement your sack lunch. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. and is approximately one hour. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy after the …
Families and foodies alike will delight at the 33rd Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a celebration of Western and Native American history, art and cuisine for all ages. The Chuck Wagon Festival will include Liichokoshkomo’, the Museum’s interactive outdoor addition showcasing the diversity of the West with inter-tribal native dwellings, a pioneer village and interactive natural …
Prix de West artist Sonya Terpening presents a workshop providing the tools for artists to step out of their comfort zones and reach a higher level of competency regardless of skill level or style. Students will gain command over the arrangement of pattern, line and value to create a great design and execute it with …
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!Â
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 …
