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MUSEUM UPDATES: The Cowgirl will have delayed opening Sunday, September 20, at 2 p.m.  due to a private event.
Mark your calendar for the opening of the museum expansion November 7 at 10 a.m. for members and 12 p.m. to the public.
Click here to see what’s coming as the Cowgirl continues is exciting expansion! Click here to join for early access.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
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    The artists, ranchers, rodeo champions, activists, and trailblazers who shape the West.
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    Desert Rose Luncheon
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    September 16, 2026

    Desert Rose Luncheon

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    November 5, 2026

    50th Annual Induction Luncheon

    From talks and programs to special gatherings, discover what’s happening at The Cowgirl.
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    An ornate silver belt buckle reads Girls Rodeo Association 1969 Champion Cowgirl Wanda Bush with decorative scrollwork on a black background.
    Discover The Cowgirl’s collection of objects and archives documenting the West’s most remarkable women.
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National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Preservation at The Cowgirl

A woman in a cowboy hat stands between a row of eight white cows, all eating from a trough outdoors with trees in the background.

The Museum’s preservation efforts ensure that the artifacts, artworks, and materials in the collection are carefully conserved for future generations. Through ongoing stewardship and specialized care, these objects continue to tell the stories of the women who shape the West.

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Preservation Examples

Two handmade leather bracelets, one with colorful beadwork and the other with a distressed finish and brass snap, displayed upright on a light surface near antler pieces.
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Two handmade leather bracelets, one with colorful beadwork and the other with a distressed finish and brass snap, displayed upright on a light surface near antler pieces.
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A cream-colored Western shirt featuring green cactus, brown horseshoe, and wagon wheel embroidery with decorative stitching on the front, sleeves, and cuffs.
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A cream-colored Western shirt featuring green cactus, brown horseshoe, and wagon wheel embroidery with decorative stitching on the front, sleeves, and cuffs.
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A 1965 Rodeo Cowboys Association trick rider contract card for Faye Blackstone, featuring association details, a cowboy logo, and the signature of Bill Linderman.
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A 1965 Rodeo Cowboys Association trick rider contract card for Faye Blackstone, featuring association details, a cowboy logo, and the signature of Bill Linderman.
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A pair of silver cowboy boots with black star decorations and metal accents shown against a black background.
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A pair of silver cowboy boots with black star decorations and metal accents shown against a black background.
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A dark circular patch with gold text reading MADISON SQUARE GARDEN around the top, the number 1 in the center, and 1949 at the bottom, all on a black background.
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A dark circular patch with gold text reading MADISON SQUARE GARDEN around the top, the number 1 in the center, and 1949 at the bottom, all on a black background.
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National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame

1720 Gendy St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817.336.4475

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