Images shift from historical to contemporary as visitors move throughout the rotunda space.
Engraved medallions and projected biographies recognize each honoree in the Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
Ride a bronc and see yourself superimposed into cowgirl footage form the 1920s.
"Into the Arena" illustrates cowgirl events and competitions such as rodeos, trick riding and cutting.
Photos of and by contemporary cowgirls document and illustrate the diversity of ranch life.
Cowgirl music spans old time performers and modern day Grammy winners.
A chronology of cowgirls on film is hosted by a talking horse... of course.
The bronc ride gives visitors a chance to show off their rodeo skills.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
FORT WORTH, TX
What is the cowgirl spirit? Innovative environmental design and display techniques provide visitors with powerful impressions, helping to reveal the character and complexity of western women. Exhibits portray the majesty of the western landscape, the excitement of equestrian sports in the arena, and the impact these spirited women have had on American culture.
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8,000 sq. ft.
Opened June 2002
CREDITS
Exhibit Development
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame West Office Exhibition Design
AV Software Production
West Office Exhibition Design
AV Integration
BBI Engineering, Inc.
Fabrication
Maltbie & Associates
Video Production
Lawrence Johnson Productions
Architect
David Schwartz Architects
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WOED was instrumental in working with the museum to help the board and staff determine how to make the cowgirl story universal and appealing.
—Pat Riley, Director
National Cowgirl Museum
National Cowgirl Museum