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Located in OKC. The Cowboy tells the stories of the American West through art, history, excellence and innovation. Home of the National Rodeo Hall of Fame.
1700 NE 63rd Street | OKC
Joined April 2009
It was 1916, and Jackson Sundown was 53, when he climbed on top of a bronco at the Pendleton Roundup. One ride later, and Sundown had become a legend. Learn about Jackson Sundown's story in the latest edition of our podcast "This Week in the West." https://t.co/8Hy6MPaMwx
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Tickets are on sale now for The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey, a one-of-a-kind experience that lets you step into the history and landscape of the American West. Shows begin January 2, 2026. Find out more and buy your tickets today at https://t.co/dL56UsA7Jy
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Congrats to Lari Dee Guy, who also won our Tad Lucas Award this year! https://t.co/LHni29dIDg
cowgirlmagazine.com
Art of the Cowgirl has named legendary roper Lari Dee Guy as the 2026 Breakaway Roping Master. With eight WPRA world titles and decades of mentorship and advocacy, Guy continues to shape the future...
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Jesse Harper was not just any rancher when he was asked to ID a victim of a plane crash near his land. No, he was the ex-football coach at Notre Dame. And the person who died in the crash? A Fightin' Irish legend. Listen on "This Week in the West." https://t.co/wv0z1w21E4
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Much obliged and Happy Holidays to everyone who danced and dined tonight at Deck the Hall, our Christmas celebration presented by Express Employment Professionals and Express Ranches! Thanks to Bob Wills' Texas Playboys for the toe-tappin' tunes.
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Much obliged and Merry Christmas to everyone who came out today to see Santa and celebrate Kids Take Over the Cowboy! 🎅 🤠 🎄 🎅 🤠 🎄 🎅 🤠 🎄
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🎅🤠🎅🤠🎅🤠🎅🤠🎅🤠 Santa is here at The Cowboy! Today we are celebrating our annual "Kids Take Over the Cowboy: Holidays at the Museum" day of fun, activities and Christmas cheer. Join us until 2 p.m.
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We're polishing up our neon for a celebration in 2026! Starting February 6, 2026, our new exhibition "Route 66: From Trails to Truck Stops" rolls out, shining a spotlight on the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road. Buy tickets online: https://t.co/EZeKEU59DG
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Santa will be at The Cowboy on Saturday - will you? Swing on by and enjoy a day of arts, crafts, cocoa and Kris Kringle at our Kids Take Over the Cowboy holiday celebration. The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. See ya then!
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Who wants to get or give a great gift this Christmas? You’re in luck: a membership to The Cowboy is the gift that lasts all year, filling you with the spirit of Christmas and the American West. Tap the link and make someone’s Christmas. https://t.co/YhVRP1XtJE
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“Bill Pickett was the greatest sweat-and-dirt cowhand that ever lived—bar none.” While that was said by Zack Miller of the famed 101 Ranch, the legend still holds true. Find out more by clicking below or finding our podcast on your favorite app. https://t.co/5AK1hpmply
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The Cowboy is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. Be sure to visit us with your family when we open tomorrow at 10 a.m.
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On today's episode of our podcast "This Week in the West," we get caught up in the story of barbed wire: how its invention changed the frontier and made millionaires out of its creators. Find out more by clicking on the link below! https://t.co/H4CTSIXSVE
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Today, our podcast "This Week in The West" takes you to 1973, when a painting entitled "Grand Canyon, Kaibab Trail" became the first Purchase Award winner at the Prix de West. Its creator, Clark Hulings, was born this week in 1922. Listen: https://t.co/V2pCsghYj6
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Looking classy and Christmas-y at The Cowboy.
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The Small Works, Great Wonders Art Exhibition & Sale continues through Nov. 30. Art is still available to buy from the show, which is valued by artists and collectors alike. Come to the museum to browse available works or go to the online catalog: https://t.co/RRHQD3RxzY
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It was just a week ago when Courtenay DeHoff delivered one of the best speeches we've ever heard when she accepted her Trailblazer Award at the Annie Oakley Society Luncheon. Relive the moment by watching the video on our website. Link: https://t.co/qElZ2Zz000
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Today, we are celebrating our Museum's 70th Anniversary. We'll be remembering all year long and we’d love for you to share your memories with us! Have a story or a photo of your visit to The Cowboy? Share it in the comments or email us at marketing@nationalcowboymuseum.org.
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Thank you, veterans. 📷: From our collection, "Three Fort Riley, Kansas cavalry soldiers in uniform" by York & Co., 1895 (approx.) 2005.088
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In case you missed it on Saturday night, you can watch the full National Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony video on our YouTube channel. Don't miss great stories and memories from this year's legendary class. https://t.co/fk97nkxgXH
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