This is a premier institution in terms of western art, history and culture. It was founded in 1955 and this museum in Oklahoma is known for collecting, preservation and exhibition of internationally acclaimed western artifacts. It is also an institution that sponsors educational program which are dynamic and research that is ground breaking. It prides itself in having a ten million visitor record. It is this museum which awards outstanding performance in television, music and film, through offering the Western Heritage Awards.

Oklahoma national Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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This museum was established in nineteen fifty five and its sole purpose was to honor the American cowboys. It was back in the day referred to as the Cowboy hall of fame, though the name was later changed, and it boasts of two hundred thousand square feet. It is one of United State's most respected museums, besides being Oklahoma City's most attractive tourist site.

Oklahoma national cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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There are a number of hotels found around the Oklahoma national Cowboy and Western heritage Museum, all aimed at catering for the large number of tourists flocking this place to catch a glimpse of some artifacts. There are websites that list all the hotels around.

Website showing hotels around museum

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If you wish to go shopping after visiting this great museum you can comfortably do so. All you need to do is log on to the internet and browse for websites showing the places where you can not only shop but also dine.

Dining and shopping site

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This attraction in Oklahoma on Northeast 63rd Street is one of the primary tourist destinations in the city and serves as one of the best storehouses of the rich heritage of the American west. Established in 1955 it not only houses a number of brilliant exhibits but it also provides the means for several scholarly research works and studies.

Official Web Page of National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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There are several events which go on throughout the year which include photography exhibitions, film shows and other Western Arts. One can easily get these events on the internet over on their main web page. Follow this event calendar to catch the event of your choice.

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Events Calendar

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Planning a visit

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Tickets can range here from $5.75 to $12.50. This place is closed for Christmas, New Year and Thanks giving and one should plan well ahead depending on what events if you want to attend. Bookings can be done on spot, other than that there are special discounts for groups of 15 or more which one may avail of.

There are also several exhibits in the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum about the civil war in America and the museum has at large been well received by past visitors so you need no be worried.

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Furthermore, you can also easily stay near this site as there are several hotels which offer accommodation near the museum at okay prices.

Hotels near the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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