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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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    Plan your visit to The Cowgirl and experience the museum in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District.
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    The artists, ranchers, rodeo champions, activists, and trailblazers who shape the West.
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    SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: 
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    The West lives here—explore what’s on view, past exhibitions, or bring an exhibition to your institution.
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  • Events
    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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  • Collections
    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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    Explore programs and resources for educators and learners of all ages.
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National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
All Honorees
Smiling female jockey wearing a helmet and goggles, striped racing silks, preparing for a race
1999

Julie Krone

CaliforniaInducted 1999

Since her earliest tomboy days, Julie Krone knew what she wanted. Nothing but racing held her interest. She began her career exercising horses at Churchill Downs and was racing in a year. Eventually earning over $80 million in purses, Krone made more than 3,500 trips to the winner’s circle. She retired as the top female jockey in the history of horse racing. After racing, Julie turned to work in television broadcasting as a race analyst.

Explore More Honorees

Historical black-and-white portrait of an older Black woman wearing a dark cardigan and a large bow at the neck, facing forward.
1997

Clara Brown

Cowboy on a bucking horse in an arena, rider raised arm while the horse rears, dusty ground and fencing in the background
1983

Alice Adams Holden

Smiling woman in a formal uniform hugs a brown-and-white paint horse outdoors in a grassy setting.
2019

RADM (ret.) Christina Alvarado Shanahan

Come. Be Inspired.

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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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