David took Tuesday morning off to spend with Charlie and I on our Homeschooling Field Trips. When we left home I reminded Charlie and David to keep a open mind.

I reminded David he could help put together Lesson Plans and Unit Studies and Charlie would be able to pick out the subjects he wanted to study. I also reminded Charlie and David to be thinking of other places we could visit that would go along with what we would be seeing.

Our first stop was the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame & Museum. Before we left I stopped by the desk to ask some questions the lady asked if we would be visiting the Cattle Rustlers Museum as well.

I let the clerk know we didn’t know it was there and hadn’t been invited to visit that Museum. I was amazed when she called and got me in to speak to the Educator.

I enjoyed hearing all the features of the Cattle Rustlers Museum and why they created the Museum. Finding out they host classes and do Crafts here intrigued me and I can’t wait to bring my niece and nephew back.

We walked around and she showed me the Library and all the hats on the wall. As well as the wall of Artifacts and I can’t wait to return to see if they have anything on Lance Frost.

The Museum

The Cattle Raisers Museum is located on the second floor of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

The Cattle Raisers Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the vital history and science of the cattle industry. The experience tells the story of the cattle industry from its origins among the West’s early Spanish settlers, through the heyday of the legendary drovers, all the way to today’s modern range technology. The exhibits show the important role Texas and Southwestern cattle raisers play in protecting natural resources as frontline stewards of land, livestock and wildlife.

Cattle Raisers Museum and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History can be found on the Will Rogers Memorial Complex located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District which is also home to the Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Amon Carter Museum, the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.

Lesson plans:

We will be studying the Branding Iron and making our own brand we can use on our school books.

Campfire Cooking

John Wayne

The Brand

LOCATION

1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-332-8551 (phone)
817-336-2470 (fax)

Located on the 2nd Floor of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

MUSEUM HOURS

Tuesday through Saturday:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

We are closed Mondays, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: $16
Junior (2-18): $13
Member: Free

Story Time at Cattle Raisers Museum

Story Time takes place every second Saturday of the month from September to May. The program is designed for children between the ages of 6 – 10, but all ages are welcome. Enjoy the stories being brought to life along with thematic art-making and gallery activities. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on the monthly books, contact our Museum Educator Marta Torres at mtorres@fwmsh.org or 817-332-8551.

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.

Programs are added on a regular basis. For more information, contact our Museum Educator Marta Torres at mtorres@fwmsh.org or 817-332-8551.

For additional Field Trips check out the Fort Worth Stockyards.

School Field Trips

Field Trips to the Cattle Raisers Museum and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History are available year round, even during the summer.

To book a field trip, please contact the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Group Services at 817-255-9440 during the hours of Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or at fieldtrips@fwmsh.org.

Group rates are available with 15 or more students. To receive the group rate, you must book two weeks in advance.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash and personal or corporate checks are accepted.

General Field Trip Pricing Information

Start at $5 per student
15 students
Admitted Free
1 adult/6 kids
1 adult/10 students
$10 per person
$10 per vehicle in the Museum lot

Membership: Become a member of the Cattle Raisers Museum today. Ten membership levels offer a variety of benefits. Membership contributions are tax-deductible and support Museum exhibitions, educational programs, collections and much more.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates