Archive: Event Venue: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Curator Conversations: You Have Died of Dysentery

Join Associate Curator of History Nathan Jones for a playful telling of Western history through the games we play, starting with the Oregon Trail video game first released in the 1970s. Examine the fascinating worlds of board games, video games, toys and roleplaying and how they connect to the... Read More

Drop-In Drawing: Windows to the West – Wilson Hurley Triptychs

Explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby (while supplies last) or bring your own! Gather with other art lovers to enjoy an afternoon of drawing. Can’t make it to Drop-In Drawing? Drop in anytime,... Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Al Jennings Cartridge Belt

On the second Sunday of the month, visitors learn the specifics behind a unique artifact from the Museum’s collection, thus opening a window to learning even more about a particular culture, individual or moment in time. Afterward, venture into the galleries and enjoy the current exhibitions at... Read More

Cowboy Christmas Ball

This year’s yuletide event will once again feature an evening of entertainment for the entire family. Michael Martin Murphey is a multiple Grammy nominee with six gold albums, including “Cowboy Songs” – the first album of cowboy music to achieve gold status since 1959. REGISTER... Read More

Read the West Book Club: When Outlaws Wore Badges

At times, the black-hatted “villains” and white-hatted “good guys” of the Old West were one and the same. Often it was difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish who was who. Sheriff Wyatt Earp stole horses and ran brothels. Justice Hoodoo Brown and Deputy JJ Webb ruled Las Vegas as... Read More

Fall Oklahoma Heritage Concert

Celebrate Oklahoma Statehood Day and learn Oklahoma history through a performance by Rodeo Opry. Free admission to celebration and Museum for students and chaperones (1 per 7 students). Suitable for older elementary through high school. Admission is free for students and chaperones (one per seven... Read More

Drop-In Drawing: Art of the Northwest Coast Bowl Still Life

Explore your creative side in a fun and informal drawing session. Borrow drawing materials from the Visitor Services desk in the Museum Lobby (while supplies last) or bring your own! Gather with other art lovers to enjoy an afternoon of drawing. Can’t make it to Drop-In Drawing? Drop in anytime,... Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Traditional Seminole Outfit

On the second Sunday of the month, visitors learn the specifics behind a unique artifact from the Museum’s collection, thus opening a window to learning even more about a particular culture, individual or moment in time. Afterward, venture into the galleries and enjoy the current exhibitions at... Read More