In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, explore Museum galleries and learn about the very first cowboys: vaqueros! Adventure through the Museum to look and find tools that are used by vaqueros. Stop by the Museum’s Heritage Table to create an important vaquero tool of your own — a pair of espuelas (spurs)!
Brummett Echohawk’s World War II drawings capture scenes from the battlefield as well as portraits. Despite no formal artistic training, his talent is immediately recognized when viewing these engaging works of art. Denise Neil, Ph.D. will lead this presentation on the artistic quality of the drawings while placing them within their larger historical context. Bring …
In partnership with the Cherokee Nation, the National Cowboy Museum presents a Cherokee Cultural Celebration. Students will experience a variety of activities related to 19th century Cherokee culture and lifestyle. Hands-on participation in Cherokee games such as stickball, marbles and chunkey will be presented. Demonstrations in pottery making, basket weaving and finger weaving will show …
Join us for the 2023 Heroes & Legends Celebration hosted by National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Saturday, September 9, 2023! The PBR Heroes & Legends Celebration honors a recipient of five prestigious awards each year at the PBR World Finals. The Ring of Honor, the Sharon Shoulders Award, the Jim Shoulders Lifetime Achievement Award, …
In an effort to document his Pawnee warrior’s story, Brummett Echohawk sketched both the brutality of combat and the common humanity of soldiers. Echohawk formed part of a massive Allied force that unleashed devastating destruction on the enemies of freedom, but from Echohawk to Eisenhower, from one soldier’s art to the Monuments Men, they fought …
Join in a celebration of the rich and varied cultures of North, South and Central America. Enjoy musical performances and dance from local cultural groups representing countries of origin from all over the Americas. Create musical crafts, explore the Museum galleries and discover the vast diversity of the American West. No matter where you are …
Join us for sensory-friendly playtime at The Cowboy. Take a break from gallery adventuring and stop in to learn a Western dance from Aspiring Attitudes dance instructors, hear the waterfall, and create your own soothing waterfall noisemaker! These playdates provide opportunities for families and kids to enjoy the Museum in a new and accessible way. …
On the second Sunday of the month, visitors learn the specifics behind a unique artifact from the Museum’s collection, thus opening a window to learning even more about a particular culture, individual or moment in time. Hear from Michael Grauer Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art at the National Cowboy Museum and Victoria Book …
Art appreciation rarely involves appreciating the daily grind of life as an artist. Come hear the stories that make up the day-to-day trials and tribulations of artists and the people who were responsible for keeping them from starving. Welcome Sundown by Hollis Williford which greets guests at the entrance to the National Cowboy Museum will …
It is 1848 and everyone is rushing to California to search for gold! Get your gold panning tools and rubber boots, we’re going to learn all about how gold was discovered in the American West and just how hard it was to mine. Enjoy storytime at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Free for members or with …
