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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1700 NE 63rd St · Oklahoma City, OK

Why you should go…

Founded in 1955 and opened at its current Oklahoma City site in 1965, the museum holds more than 28,000 Western and American Indian artworks and artifacts. Its galleries include an extensive collection of American rodeo photographs alongside barbed wire, saddlery and early rodeo trophies. A newer immersive exhibit, The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey, uses 360-degree projections and soundscapes to tell the story of the American cowboy.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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