Archive: Event Venue: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Boots, Brushes and Bubbly
March 29, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Saddle up for a toe-tappin’, paint-splashin’ good time with Boots, Brushes and Bubbly at the Cowboy. Whether you’re a tenderfoot or an old hand with a paintbrush, this class is all about fun and finding your inner artist under... Read More
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Evolution of the Cowboy BootMarch 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bootmaker Ray Dorwart shares a brief history of the cowboy boot.
When drovers began pushing cattle north from Texas to railheads in Kansas, their footwear ran the gamut from brogan shoes to... Read More
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: The Art of Bootmaking
March 6, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cowboy boot maker Lisa Sorrell shares her story in conjunction with the exhibition Cowboy Boots: From Round–ups to Runways. Sorrell makes cowboy boots and shoes in her shop in Oklahoma, transforming flat pieces... Read More
Code of the West: Lisa Sorrell
March 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
You can bring The Code of the West to life with our Discovery Table activities, which tell the stories of the great people of the West. This month, learn to “Ride for the Brand,” just like Lisa Sorrell.
Lisa Sorrell... Read More
Code of The West: Willie Lusk
February 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bring The Code of the West to life with our Discovery Table activities, which tell the stories of the great people of the West. Celebrate Black History Month and learn to “Take Pride in Your Work,” just like legendary... Read More
Wild West Trivia: Western Pop Culture, TV and Film January 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
How well do you know the West? Come put your brain to the test when The Cowboy teams up with BanjoBug trivia for Wild West Trivia, a fun night of trivia, cocktails and snacks for guests 21 and up. ... Read More
CODE OF THE WEST: REBA MCENTIRE
January 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bring The Code of the West to life with our Discovery Table activities, which tell the stories of the great people of the West. This month, you’ll learn to “Live Each Day with Courage,” like Reba McEntire.
It... Read More
Saddle up your reindeer, hitch your sleigh and head on down to celebrate the season with Santa at The Cowboy. We have a corral full of festive fun waiting for you with crafts ranging from Western-inspired ornaments, pinecone birdfeeders, Christmas tree decorations and a scavenger hunt through the... Read More
Grab your hat, throw on your boots and paint the town! As you sip on cocktails reminiscent of the bold spirits that roamed the plains, let your brush tell tales of dusty and starry nights under the instruction of A Good Space Studio.
Whether you’re a greenhorn or a seasoned cowpoke, this event... Read More
Gather ‘round for a Halloween hoedown that’s sure to be the talk of the prairie. Come in your best Halloween get-up and enjoy mixin’ the spirit of the West with the spooks and specters of All Hallows’ Eve. Activities for the evening include trick-or-treating through the Museum’s... Read More