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Explore the Code: Know Where to Draw the Line – Bass Reeves
Explore the Code: Know Where to Draw the Line – Bass Reeves
Step into the heart of the West at the Museum’s new interactive that brings the Code of the Westto life! As the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal, Bass Reeves was responsible for protecting 75,000 square miles of Indian Territory. Explore how Reeves lived the Code of the West principle “Know where to draw the …
Explore the Code: When You Make a Promise, Keep It – Charlie Goodnight
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, …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
Signature Tour
Signature Tour
From Albert Bierstadt’s glowing landscape Emigrants Crossing the Plains to pieces by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, see some of the finest Western art in the country. View ethnographic material from Native Americans and mountain men and learn about frontier military life. Round out the tour with a look at the evolution of the working …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
The Reading Roundup
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
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 …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
Wild West Trivia: The Good, The Bad, The Brainy
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 …
Choose Your Adventure!
Choose Your Adventure!
Explore the galleries with the Museum mascots and the Kids Guide! Select which cowpoke and trail you would like to follow and learn more about all the fun and fascinating things at The Cowboy. Join Chester the Scissortail Flycatcher, Hopalong the Jackrabbit, Ma’ii the Coyote and Cisco the Mustang and solve the Cowboy Code. Free …
Signature Tour
Signature Tour
From Albert Bierstadt’s glowing landscape Emigrants Crossing the Plains to pieces by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, see some of the finest Western art in the country. View ethnographic material from Native Americans and mountain men and learn about frontier military life. Round out the tour with a look at the evolution of the working …