National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

Museum Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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What to expect

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a premier institution of Western history, art, and culture located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The museum has over 28,000 Western and Native American art works and artifacts, including the world's most extensive collection of American rodeo photographs, barbed wire, saddlery, and early rodeo trophies. The museum's collection focuses on preserving and interpreting the heritage of the American West. It also features exhibits such as the American Cowboy Gallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, and the Native American Gallery. Additionally, the museum has an interactive children's area called Liichokoshkomo', which offers hands-on activities for kids. The museum hosts various events and exhibitions throughout the year, including the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale and the Red Earth Festival, a celebration of Native American cultural heritage

Plan your family visit to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum with these blog insights 👇

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Family Guide to the Best Things to do in Oklahoma City | OKC with Kids

Family Guide to the Best Things to do in Oklahoma City | OKC with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and saw art and historical relics from Cowboys, Indian and other founders of the state

Highlights: We loved the rodeo display with screens playing the events for us to enjoy ✨

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Six of the Best Museums in Oklahoma City
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the museum's collection of Western art, culture, and history, including a complete history of the rodeo, Western art galleries, and a walk through history section with Indigenous home structures and a replica of an old West town

Highlights: The experience was great for all ages! ✨