Western Heritage Awards Panel Discussion
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.
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Late Night at the Museum: Into the Atherton Vault
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 …
Egg Basket Workshop
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 …
Indigenous Foodways
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 …
Annual Chuck Wagon Festival
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 …
Academy of Western Art: Creating Dynamic Paintings
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 …
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!Â
Western Legends and Modern LegaciesÂ
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 …
Cowgirl Up! Hat Decorating at the Hattery
Bring your favorite cowgirl hat (or purchase one at the Hattery) and receive a complimentary branding while you decorate a hatband of your own! Enjoy a 15% in-store discount. FREE for Members • $40 for Non-Members
Prix de West
The Museum hosts its annual exhibition of more than 300 paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation. The premier art exhibition features works ranging from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionistic works of art. Landscapes, wildlife art, and illustrative scenes are …
