National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Formerly known as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City features an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts. Opened in 1955, the museum has continuously expanded its displays and contributed to scholarly research. Since its opening, over 10 million visitors from across the nation and the world have explored this unique Western museum.  The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is also home to the annual Prix de West exhibition, a prestigious invitational art exhibit of over 300 Western paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists.

Formerly known as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City features an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts. Opened in 1955, the museum has continuously expanded its displays and contributed to scholarly research. Since its opening, over 10 million visitors from across the nation and the world have explored this unique Western museum.  The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is also home to the annual Prix de West exhibition, a prestigious invitational art exhibit of over 300 Western paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists.

The Joe Grandee Museum of the Frontier West Gallery, which includes 450 military, American Indian and frontier themed artifacts across 6,500 sq. ft. of exhibit space, is on permanent display at the museum and includes displays on the contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers, as well as the development of the West.  Permanent galleries at the museum include the American Cowboy, American Rodeo, Art of the American West, Fine Firearms, Native American Gallery, Silberman Gallery, Western Performers Gallery and Monumental Sculptures.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is also home to several interesting children's exhibits. Check out Prosperity Junction, a fully constructed turn-of-the-century cattle town featuring 19 buildings. With expansive 40-foot ceilings, the town stretches from an industrial section with railroad depot, livery stable and blacksmith shop to a residential section complete with homes, a church and a school.  Other children’s exhibits include a chuck wagon display and a fully furnished bunkhouse.

Exhibitions change continually at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum with several new exhibits on display every few months. Come to the museum to see significant works by master artists Charles Russell, Frederic Remington and Albert Bierstadt. End your tour at the awe-inspiring 18-foot tall sculpture by James Earle Fraser entitled "The End of the Trail," which depicts a lone figure on a weary horse.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is also home to a museum store, botanical garden and restaurant.