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.

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Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Shows Gallery

On View: Permanent

The Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Shows Gallery displays the historical significance of the cowgirls who performed in the Wild West shows from the 1880s to early 20^th century. Visitors will be able to:

View archival footage projected on several hanging glass screens and colorful images of Wild West posters
Glass showcases featuring rare artifacts including Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show parade flag, which is preserved by a Tru Vue Optium Conservation Grant from the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation and Tru Vue, Inc.
Interactive activities for adults and children as well as computer-enhanced archival photographs that uniquely bring the time period to life
Annie Oakley shares her story in her own words through the magic of cutting-edge technology of Pepper’s Ghost that merged photos of Annie Oakley with a model who posed as her for the interactive
In addition, her wedding ring, hand written letters, and the one of the shotguns she used while traveling with Buffalo Bill Wild West Show are on display

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A museum wall display titled Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Shows features photos, documents, and posters, some in illuminated frames.

Museum exhibit showing suspended panels with historical black-and-white photographs and film projections. Display cases with artifacts and information screens are visible in the background under soft lighting.

A woman in a red sweater uses her phone in a museum, standing beside a child. They view exhibits including a white dress and a vintage trunk displayed in glass cases.

A circular glass display case in a museum showcases various artifacts, photographs, and documents on raised platforms, with bright lighting highlighting the exhibits inside the modern, spacious gallery.

Two people view a display case in a modern, well-lit museum exhibit. Other visitors are visible in the background, looking at various displays and framed items inside glass cases.

Two adults and a child observe a museum display showing a hologram of a young woman in old-fashioned attire holding a rifle, with informative text visible on the wall nearby.

Museum display with two mannequins dressed in Western attire, a saddle, and various framed posters and documents in a glass case. The room is well-lit with modern white walls and display stands.

Two women stand apart in a museum exhibit with glass displays. One wears a blue dress with black boots and has arms crossed; the other wears a red top with black pants and red shoes. Historical photos are on the wall behind them.

A beaded vest with fringes, featuring horse designs and colorful patterns, is displayed in a glass museum case with other artifacts visible in the background.

A glass display case features a fringed garment with a red deer design and colorful decorations, along with various artifacts and informational cards in a museum setting.

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