Statue, Austin, TX
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Place Category: Museum
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Description
The only museum in the world that is honoring the extraordinary women of the American West. The museum is dedicated to pioneering women from various fields, including ranchers, artists, educators, businesswomen, and rodeo cowgirls. The archival and documentary materials reveal the important role women had in the development of the western way of life.
Visit the different areas of the museum, including the murals, the Spirit of the Cowgirl Theater, and the children’s Discovery Corral. Explore more than 5,000 objects and artifacts related to the western woman’s lifestyle throughout the years, such as saddles, clothing, pistols, photographs of the Girls Rodeo Association, and even Annie Oakley’s gun.
There are permanent and changing exhibits, as well as special events, such as “Cowgirl Spring Roundup,” “Neigh at the Museum,” and “Cowgirls with Cameras.”
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Address: 1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 -
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