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Your Impact
Supporting Our Programs
For 70 years, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has been a guardian of the enduring legacy of the American West. More than a museum, The Cowboy is a cultural cornerstone that educates and inspires. Our mission is to preserve and honor the art, history, culture and diverse voices of those past and present who have called the West home. We hope to continue to tell these compelling stories for generations to come but we can’t do it without you.
As you consider your end of year giving, we invite you to join us in celebrating the values of the American West. Your support enables us to preserve priceless collections, host educational programs and connect new generations to our Western heritage. Every gift, large or small, makes a meaningful impact and ensures that The Cowboy will continue to inspire for another 70 years. You can help keep history alive and honor the spirit that shaped a nation.
$25
Enables school children and individual families to visit the Museum free of charge.
$125
Offsets the costs of renting a school bus to transport up to 60 children to the Museum.
$1,000
Funds a full month of family programming at the Museum.
The Code of the West
At The Cowboy, we live by The Code of the West. Centered on integrity, courage, self-reliance and respect, these practical rules guided the lives of Western pioneers. Are you inspired by someone who exemplifies these traits? Celebrate their legacy by making a gift in their honor today. Whether they were a rodeo champion, a rancher, a Western star or simply someone in your life who embodies the values you hold dear, your gift helps ensure our mission continues – one story, one gift at a time.
When you give a gift in honor of your favorite cowboy, your honoree’s name will be proudly displayed in rotation on The Code of the West interactive exhibit throughout 2026. This large-scale LED touchscreen brings The Code of the West to life, giving your honoree a place of pride among the Museum’s countless stories of the West and reminding guests that character, grit and community are as relevant now as they were on the open range.
OUR GIFT TO YOU
A limited-edition casting by John Rule
Donate $2,500 or more to the Museum before January 31, 2026, and you will receive this limited-edition casting of a new, unique sculpture created by Oklahoma artist, John Rule (right).
More information on this year’s sculpture coming soon.
