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    About the Museum

    The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the West, and from around the world who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts. The Museum proudly celebrates living and deceased honorees who represent diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures.It includes interactive exhibit galleries that feature artifacts of the permanent collection, a traveling exhibit gallery, two theaters, gift shop, and a research library and archives. Currently, the museum’s archives house more than 4000 artifacts and information about more than 750 remarkable women. Read more below about our all-new second floor and exhibitions.

    Exhibit Galleries

    It's Never Just a Horse™

    ALL-NEW SECOND FLOOR

    The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame reopened its second floor after completing a $5.5 million renovation that began in early 2018. As the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage in their trailblazing efforts, the extensive renovation continues to explore the special bond among the horse, women, and the West, as viewed through the lens of many Cowgirl Hall of Fame Honorees.

    Western Design Room
    This immersive room allows the visitor to interact with the Museum’s extensive collection by digitally creating their own boot, shirt or horse which is then projected onto a wall.

    Bucking Bronc Room
    Test your bronc riding skills on the renovated bronc ride by saddling up! You will be superimposed into real rodeo footage, and you can email or text your clip.

    Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Gallery

    The Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Shows gallery displays the historical significance of the cowgirls who performed in the Wild West shows from the 1880s to early 20th century. Visitors will be able to:

    • View archival footage projected on several hanging glass screens and colorful images of Wild West posters
    • Glass showcases featuring rare artifacts including Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show parade flag, which is preserved by a Tru Vue Optium Conservation Grant from the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation and Tru Vue, Inc.
    • Interactive activities for adults and children as well as computer-enhanced archival photographs that uniquely bring the time period to life
    • Annie Oakley shares her story in her own words through the magic of hologram technology
      • In addition, her wedding ring, hand written letters, and the one of the shotguns she used while traveling with Buffalo Bill Wild West Show are on display

    Anne W. Marion Gallery

    The Anne W. Marion Gallery is named after 2005 Cowgirl Honoree Anne Windfohr Marion in honor of her steadfast support of the Western lifestyle and preservation of Western heritage as well as her patronage of the arts.

    Partners

    Fort Worth City of Cowboys and Culture
    NFR
    National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
    Pro Rodeo League of Women
    Miss Rodeo America
    GARST Museum
    Fort Worth Stock Show And Rodeo
    Buffalo Bill Center Of The West
    Autry
    Annie Oakley Center Foundation