Plan Your Visit

Admission

Adults – $10
Seniors (age 65+) – $7
Military and First Responders (with ID) – $7
Children (age 4-12) – $4
Children age 3 and under – Free with full price paid admission
Cowgirl Family Special (2 adults & up to 4 children age 4-12) $28

Combo Ticket:
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: 50% off admission with purchase of National Cowgirl Museum Ticket on the same day

Group Rates: up to 30 people at one time with two week advance reservation; 10 person minimum.
Tours will be self-guided and the STQRY media tour is available for anyone with a smart phone. The tour groups must be divided into smaller groups of no more than 10 people in one group. Docents will not be provided at this time. Group tour discounted rates do no qualify for free parking.

Adults/Seniors – $7.00
Students (PreK-12^th) – $4.50
One free chaperone per every 10 students
Additional Chaperones – $7.00
Group Tours – Not available at this time
Docent-Guided Tours – Not available at this time

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Admission Discounts

MUSEUMS FOR ALL
$3 exhibit admission per individual for up to four individuals with presentation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.

FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY MEMBER
Free Cowgirl exhibit admission with valid FWMSH membership card.

FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY VISITOR
50% off The Cowgirl exhibit admission with today’s FWMSH admission ticket.

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO

Free admission with the purchase of a FWSSR general admission or Free FWSSR admission with proof of National Cowgirl Museum Membership.

Special Discounts (conventions, shows)

American Paint Horse Association

Adults $8, Seniors $6

Team Roping

Half Price $5

NCHA

Adults $6, Seniors $4, Child $3

TCU Students & Faculty

Free admission with ID

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KAYAK’s Fort Worth Travel Guide

Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm
Closed Monday
Holiday Closings: New Year’s Day, Easter, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day*

Museum Hours Subject to Change.

During inclement weather, we follow the Fort Worth Independent School District’s closure and delayed opening schedule. We will post alerts in the event of a closure. You can also visit Fort Worth ISD’s website or call us at 817-336-4475 for more information.

Parking:

$6 for two hours or less

$12 for more than two hours

Parking is FREE for Cowgirl Museum Members. Parking in the Museum lot or Western Heritage Garage is free with a voucher from the visitors desk, based on availability.

Directions

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The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is located at 1720 Gendy Street in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, approximately one mile north of I-30. The Museum is west of the Will Rogers Memorial Center and south of the Museum of Science and History.

The Museum is within walking distance of the Dickies Arena, Will Rogers Memorial Center, the Museum of Science and History, the Amon Carter Museum, the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. For additional information about visiting Fort Worth, please visit the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau.

From the East (Arlington & Dallas): Take I-30 west to Montgomery Street (Exit 11B); go north on Montgomery Street to Harley Street and turn right on Harley. From Harley, turn left into parking lot.

From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport: Take south exit out of airport and follow signs to Fort Worth; Highway 183 west to 121; 35W south to I-30 west. Take I-30 west to Montgomery Street (Exit 11B); go north on Montgomery Street to Harley Street and turn right on Harley. From Harley, turn left into parking lot.

Group Tours

Schedule a Tour?

To schedule a tour, call (817) 509-8989 or email hwilson @cowgirl.net at least two weeks in advance. Please have this information ready:

Group name
Name and phone number of contact person
Number of people in group and number of adult chaperones
Grade level or age of group
Preferred date and time
Special needs

You will be called a week before your tour to confirm the date, time and number of people in your group. Click here to download the Adult-Senior Group Reservation Form or click here to download the School Group Reservation Form and School Group Guidelines.

Group & Group Tours?

The Museum welcomes groups from schools, businesses, churches, youth organizations and more. Reservations are required for all groups and must be made at least two weeks in advance in order to receive the discounted group rate. Tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Buses and Parking?

Paid parking is available in the lot directly to the west of the Museum. Buses can drop off guests at the plaza and park in the lot across from Harley Street.

Cancellations and Late Arrivals?

To cancel a tour, please call 817-509-8967. If cancellation is made within 24 hours of your tour, your credit card will be charged $20.00.

Payment?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash and personal or corporate checks.

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Visitor FAQs

What is the cost of parking?

$6 for two hours or less; $12 for more than two hours. Parking is FREE for Cowgirl Museum Members. Parking in the Museum lot or Western Heritage Garage is free with a voucher from the visitors desk, based on availability.

Are food or drinks allowed?

To keep The Cowgirl galleries clean and safe for artifacts, art and guests, no food or drink is allowed while visiting. Guests are welcome to bring food to enjoy on benches located outside. near the front of the Museum or at picnic tables located in Alice Walton park, south of the Museum. Food and drink provided during events held at The Cowgirl are not permitted in any galleries and must be consumed in the lobby or Rotunda.

How do I purchase a ticket?

Tickets may be purchased at the Museum.

Is photography allowed?

Handheld photography and video for personal use is allowed. Please no tripods, monopods, selfie sticks or flash photography. Share your photos on social media and tag @cowgirlmuseum.

What can I bring into the Museum?

Guests are welcome to bring small bags, backpacks and purses (12 X 12 X 12 and under). For guest safety and comfort, large bags, luggage, bicycles, scooters, skateboards and other personal transport devices are not allowed. No glass containers. Oversized strollers, double strollers and wagons are not permitted in galleries due to limited space.

What is your firearm policy?

As an educational institution with numerous school and educational groups and activities on our property, weapons are prohibited from the property pursuant to Section 46.03 of the Texas Penal Code. Additionally, pursuant to Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, we have posted legal signage notifying the public that we do not permit concealed or openly carried handguns in our facility, with the exception of law enforcement officers.

What accommodations are there for people with disabilities

The Cowgirl is happy to assist guests with mobility disabilities. People with disabilities who use manual or power wheelchairs or scooters and manually-powered mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, and canes are allowed in all facilities and areas. Safety risks require that the following rules apply to the use of power-driven mobility devices by persons with mobility disabilities: • Persons wishing to use a power-driven mobility device must be prepared to provide credible assurance that the person is using the device due to a mobility disability. • No mobility devices powered by fuel or combustion engines are allowed in any indoor facilities. • The Musuem reserves the right to prohibit the use of power-driven mobility devices in any area within that personnel reasonably determine that use causes a legitimate safety concern for the disabled patron or for other persons. In those instances, the Museum will use reasonable efforts to provide a storage location for the mobility device and accommodate the mobility impaired visitor in alternate ways. The Museum does not provide motorized wheelchairs or scooters. Manual wheelchairs are available upon request. A drop off zone for individuals needing assistance is available in front of the Museum.

Exhibit Galleries

Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Shows?

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 20^th 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

Grand Rotunda?

The Grand Rotunda features a mobile comprised of 100 moving pieces, featuring many women in the Hall of Fame and compliment the Honoree medallions on the Rotunda walls. The top elements of the mobile are still photographs; video footage of the Honorees are projected on the bottom elements. The Museum is able to reprogram the bottom projected elements to create added value for those who book the Grand Rotunda for a special event.

Anne W. Marion Gallery?

The Anne W. Marion Gallery opened May 2015. The 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.

Kit Moncrief Galleries?

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame reopened the 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. The second floor includes the It’s Never Just a Horse exhibition™, Western Design Room, and Bucking Bronc Room.

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