Family Programs and Activities - Cattle Raisers Museum

The Cattle Raisers Museum offers a variety of family programs and activities for all ages to learn about the history, heritage, and culture of the ranching industry. To learn more about events and dates, please follow the Cattle Raisers Museum at:

Gallery Activities

Stop by our Activities Station where you can find fun and engaging activities that broaden and deepen the understanding of the history, heritage, and culture of the cattle industry, while highlighting important figures of our history and objects in our collection. Additionally, you will learn about land stewardship and the ways the cattle industry works to promote conservation.

Try your hand at our Scavenger Hunt and find the objects that go with the pictures in our galleries. If you’re looking for a more technological interaction, take full advantage of our Mobile Phone Tour. The voice of the Western legend Red Steagall will guide your way. Dial 817-752-5415 and follow the prompts or go to cattleraisers.oncell.com and access the full features of the tour.

Special Events

The Cattle Raisers Museum partners in a variety of programs and events with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame including:

Science on Tap: This recurrent event tailors the experience of the Museum to our visitors over the age of 21. The Cattle Raisers Museum partners with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for this after-hours event. Tickets are required, and food and adult beverages are served.

Cowpoke Camp: Callin’ all cowpokes! The Cattle Raisers Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum team up to celebrate the West every summer. Every Friday in July, we have an exciting morning of games, crafts, and activities for your cowgirl or cowboy.

Educator Evening: This is an annual event in the fall where educators learn about programs and receive free resources for your classroom, while networking with other educators. Check our social media or calendar events for the date.

Girl Scout SWAP Hop: All ages of Girl Scouts are welcome to spend the afternoon
creating SWAPS and exploring Museum exhibits.

We also participate in Chemistry Connections, Engineers Week, Infinity Festival, and many more! To stay up to date on the events we are a part of, please visit our Cattle Raisers Museum Facebook and Instagram (link to our social sites). To see the updated calendar of events for the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, click here.

For more information on upcoming events, contact us at cattleraisersmuseum@gmail.com or 817-332-8551.