National Day of the Cowboy - National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Activities | Crafts | Family-friendly

Celebrating 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. Enjoy a presentation from Cowboy Cook Kent Rollins, as well as family-friendly activities and crafts while exploring Prosperity Junction and Liichokoshkomo’.

National Day of the Cowboy

Activities

Mini-barrel Racing

Giant Horseshoes

Stick-horse-making Craft

Facepainting*

Caricature art*

Mechanical Bull

And Much More!

*Additional charge for some activities.

Military Appreciation Day

In honor of the brave individuals who serve our country, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is proud to offer free admission to all active-duty and retired military on National Day of the Cowboy, Saturday, July 26.

In partnership with the USO, the Museum will host a series of special programs to recognize and celebrate the dedication of our service members:

11:30 a.m. | Oath of Enlistment Ceremony
Witness a moving moment as new recruits take the official Oath of Enlistment, joining the ranks of the U.S. Armed Forces.
All Day | Honoring the Military — Interactive Activity
Step into the Gallery of the Frontier West and explore the stories of soldiers who served at early outposts in Indian Territory. Learn how the Code of the West shaped their values and defined their courage.
All Day | USO Thank-You Card Station
Stop by the USO booth to write a note of gratitude to deployed service members. It’s a small gesture with a big impact.

Military guests receive free Museum admission all day with a valid military ID. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the West and the men and women who embody it through service.

About The USO

The USO is the leading nonprofit dedicated to the well-being of all people serving in the U.S. military and their families. Since 1941, the USO has been by the side of service members throughout their military service. Impactful support is provided through their 250+ locations around the world, a robust care package delivery program, global entertainment, military spouse and youth programming and much more, all made possible by dedicated donors, corporate partners, volunteers and staff. To learn more and support their critical mission around the globe, please visit USO.org or follow them on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Special Presentation