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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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    Permanent

    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
A woman in a white blouse and a black skirt with white designs stands smiling by a window, resting one hand on her hip in a stylish, modern room with yellow seating and decorative pillows.
2026

Lela Rose

New YorkInducted 2026

Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Lela Rose of New York City has built a celebrated career by blending sophisticated design with inspiration drawn from her Texas roots and Western heritage. Her collections have become favorites among celebrities, first ladies, and women seeking timeless elegance. Beyond the runway, Rose has championed craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and creative innovation while proudly embracing her Western upbringing. Her influence extends across fashion, lifestyle, and design, making her one of the most recognizable creative voices to emerge from the American West.

Explore More Honorees

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1991

Georgia O’Keeffe

Artist with curly gray hair paints a cow mural on a blue wall, smiling at the camera.
2007

Donna Howell-Sickles

Female artist in a black apron stands at an easel, holding a brush and paper towel, painting with a colorful palette; mural of riders in hats behind her.
2023

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras

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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