National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum The official page of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum brings historical western culture back to life through captivating artwork and timeless artifacts. The Museum serves as a home for new discovery and learning for children and families. The purpose of the Museum’s social media page is to engage with the community in a way that relates back to the mission of the Museum. The Museum’s social media pages re

present the same core values and were created in 1955: to preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the American West for the education and enrichment of its diverse audiences of adults and children. The Museum welcomes and encourages your comments and look forward to staying engaged with you. To keep the discussion in a positive and cooperative spirit, we have a few rules. We reserve the right to remove any post we feel does not support the principles depicted in this policy. The following types of comments will not be allowed:

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Those who repeatedly post inappropriate content will be blocked from commenting on this page. The Museum WILL NOT publish or promote political ads nor will we endorse candidates running for public office. The Museum reserves the right to delete any and all posts made by our social media followers that endorse and/or promote political candidates. Likes, follows, and interactions are not endorsements. The Museum is neither responsible for the content nor endorses any site which has a link to or from the page. Social media pages represent a place of passion for the arts and engagement for all visitors in a welcoming, respectful way.

It wouldn't be a true Western art show without some buckles. This month’s Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Exhibition...
09/06/2026

It wouldn't be a true Western art show without some buckles.

This month’s Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Exhibition & Sale features intricate craftsmanship that would make any cowboy proud to sport.

The exhibition opens September 12. Sale Weekend is September 25-26.

Interested in taking part? The full catalog is now online at tcaa.nationalcowboymuseum.org

The TCAA Exhibition & Sale is presented by Nadine and Alan Levin.

Did you miss your Summer vacation window to come see our new experience "The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey?"Don't worry, ...
09/05/2026

Did you miss your Summer vacation window to come see our new experience "The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey?"

Don't worry, you can still catch it any day, including late on Fridays and Saturdays.

More than 30,000 guests have already seen this innovative walk through the history of the American West.

Happy birthday to Mo Brings Plenty!Best known to audiences for his role as Mo on Yellowstone, Mo is also a respected act...
09/04/2026

Happy birthday to Mo Brings Plenty!

Best known to audiences for his role as Mo on Yellowstone, Mo is also a respected actor, musician and advocate for authentic Native representation in film and television.

We’re especially proud to count Mo as a longtime friend and supporter of the Western Heritage Awards and as a past recipient of the WHA’s New Horizon Award.

Please join us in wishing Mo Brings Plenty a very happy birthday!

We're proud to shine a light on some of the special collections we have here at The Cowboy. Near the top of that list ar...
09/04/2026

We're proud to shine a light on some of the special collections we have here at The Cowboy.

Near the top of that list are the amazing rodeo photos of DeVere Helfrich, which capture the sport's action and popularity during the mid-20th Century.

In all, we have more than 37,000 photographs taken between 1939 and 1967 by Helfrich, including images attributed to Helfrich's wife and gifted photographer, Helen Reed Helfrich.

To explore the collection, go to:
https://images.nationalcowboymuseum.org/collections-a-z/devere-helfrich-rodeo-photographs

Get ready for HalloWest, our spooky celebration of trick-or-treating fun and more, happening from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Octo...
09/03/2026

Get ready for HalloWest, our spooky celebration of trick-or-treating fun and more, happening from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on October 22.

Here are some suggestions we have for costumes:
* Cowboy
* Cowgirl
* Ghost Cowboy
* Space Cowboy
* Cowgirl Princess
* Ninja Cowgirl
* Monster Cowboy
* Rodeo Cowboy
* Superhero Cowgirl
* Did we mention cowboy and cowgirl?

Info and advance tickets here: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/hallowest-2026/

This year sees the debut of a new honor at National Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend here at The Cowboy.The Rodeo Legacy Award...
09/03/2026

This year sees the debut of a new honor at National Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend here at The Cowboy.

The Rodeo Legacy Award recognizes rodeos for their historical significance, lasting impact on the sport and commitment to preserving Western heritage. Honorees are selected for their contributions to rodeo history, their communities and the continued growth of the sport for future generations.

One of the two rodeos being honored with the Rodeo Legacy Award this year is the Pendleton Round-Up.

If you'd like to join us in celebrating the legends of rodeo, you can attend National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend here at The Cowboy on November 13-14. Ticket and event information can be found at this link: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/national-rodeo-hall-of-fame/rodeo-hall-of-fame-weekend/

The first Pendleton Round-Up, held September 29, 1910, was to be "a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest."

It lived up to expectations, and more. Throughout its 100-year history, the Native American participation, strong volunteerism and community support have made this one of the largest and most beloved rodeos on the continent.

It has grown into a week-long celebration of Western heritage that includes parades, concerts, a night pageant, and more, thrilling tens of thousands of cowboys and cowgirls (and those who want to be) every year.

The 2026 National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend is presented by Bobby and JJ Norris & The Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Foundation.

We kindly ask folks to remove their spurs when they enter our Museum. But displaying them as artwork? We heartily endors...
09/02/2026

We kindly ask folks to remove their spurs when they enter our Museum.

But displaying them as artwork? We heartily endorse that.

Come see spurs, saddles and other incredible displays of cowboy craftsmanship at the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Exhibition and Sale, which opens on September 12.

Art show weekend is September 24-25.

Details at: tcaa.nationalcowboymuseum.org

The TCAA Exhibition and Sale is presented by Nadine and Alan Levin.

This year sees the debut of a new honor at National Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend here at The Cowboy.The Rodeo Legacy Award...
09/02/2026

This year sees the debut of a new honor at National Rodeo Hall of Fame weekend here at The Cowboy.

The Rodeo Legacy Award recognizes rodeos for their historical significance, lasting impact on the sport and commitment to preserving Western heritage. Honorees are selected for their contributions to rodeo history, their communities and the continued growth of the sport for future generations.

One of the two rodeos being honored with the Rodeo Legacy Award this year is California Rodeo Salinas.

If you'd like to join us in celebrating the legends of rodeo, you can attend National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend here at The Cowboy on November 13-14. Ticket and event information can be found at this link: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/national-rodeo-hall-of-fame/rodeo-hall-of-fame-weekend/

For over a century, the California Rodeo Salinas has celebrated the traditions of the West in the heart of California’s Salinas Valley. What began in 1911 as a Wild West Show at the local racetrack quickly became known as “Big Week,” a name that still defines the third week of July in Salinas today.

True to its tagline, “Where the West Comes Alive,” the California Rodeo Salinas is the largest rodeo in California and one of the top professional rodeos in the country. Its unique setup, with a larger arena surrounded by a track, traditional horse parades, community events and championship competition, sets Salinas apart and has made it a favorite stop for generations of cowboys and cowgirls.

At the core of the California Rodeo are generations of volunteers who work year-round to produce Big Week and carry its traditions forward.

While the Rodeo has grown and changed through the years, its roots remain the same: celebrating Western heritage, bringing the community together and keeping the traditions of rodeo alive for the next generation.

The 2026 National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend is presented by Bobby and JJ Norris & The Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Foundation.

Among the honorees at this year's National Rodeo Hall of Fame celebration in November will be John Miller, winner of thi...
09/01/2026

Among the honorees at this year's National Rodeo Hall of Fame celebration in November will be John Miller, winner of this year's Ben Johnson Award.

If you'd like to join us in celebrating these legends of rodeo, you can attend National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend here at The Cowboy on November 13-14. Ticket and event information can be found at this link: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/national-rodeo-hall-of-fame/rodeo-hall-of-fame-weekend/

Chosen by past recipients with support from the Museum’s Rodeo Committee, the Ben Johnson Award recognizes an individual who exemplifies the Western lifestyle as lived by screen and rodeo star Ben Johnson.

Miller was born in McAllen, Texas, in1942. His grandfather, Ben Johnson Sr., earned championship honors during the 1920s, while his uncle, actor and rodeo champion Ben Johnson Jr., won the world team roping title in 1953.

Miller competed in several events but built his greatest success in team roping, calf roping and steer roping. He won major titles throughout the West and captured back-to-back World Champion Team Roping titles in 1970 and 1971. He also won the National Finals team roping championship in 1973 and was PRCA reserve world champion steer roper in 1972 and 1973.

Following his competitive career, Miller became a respected rope-horse trainer, clinician and American Quarter Horse Association judge. He spent a decade as a resident trainer at the Lazy E Ranch/Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and earned a reputation as one of the sport’s finest team roping teachers.

Miller was inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2009

The 2026 National Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend is presented by Bobby and JJ Norris & The Dellora A. and Lester J. Norris Foundation.

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1700 NE 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK
73111

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+14054782250

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