Museum Tour

Museum Exterior

High Desert Princess

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the proud recipient of a life-size bronze sculpture, “High Desert Princess”. Photo courtesy: Wyatt McSpaddenGenerously commissioned and donated by The Burnett Foundation, this unique sculpture is now in place in front of the museum. The sculpture depicts a cowgirl with her horse and was created by nationally recognized artist Mehl Lawson.

The artist Mehl Lawson is a member of the Cowboy Artists of America and has won gold medals on several occasions at the prestigious organization’s annual exhibition. His work has also achieved numerous awards including the Remington Award at the Prix de West Show at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City and the Thomas Moran Award at the Masters of the American West Show at the Autry Museum.

Richard Haas Mural

Contemporary trompe l’oeil (trick of the eye) artist Richard Haas transforms exteriors of buildings into breathtaking facades. His architectural artwork can be seen on buildings throughout the world. Haas created a dramatic mural for the outside of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame which shows five cowgirls on horseback – in full gallop – running straight at the viewer.

Bas Relief

Bas Relief: Tad Lucas with baby in hat









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