Event Calendar

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we invite you to step into history and explore the remarkable life of John Wayne—a man whose story is interwoven with the fabric of 20th-century America. From May 4–10, 2025 teachers can enjoy FREE admission to John Wayne: An American Experience, an immersive exhibit that offers a glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures in American history.

In honor of Mother’s Day, all moms will receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit on Sunday, May 11, 2025. As an extra treat, they will also receive 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (adjacent to the exhibit), and have a chance to sample our delicious John Wayne Gold Handle Coffee. We are open 7 days per week, from 9am to 6pm. Cheers to moms!

In honor of Armed Forces Day, all veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit on Saturday, May 15, as well as 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (adjacent to the exhibit). We are open 7 days per week, from 9am to 6pm. Thank you for your service!

May 24–26, 2025
Celebrate John Wayne’s legacy all weekend long!

On Saturday May 24, start your day with Daytime Museum Access and Activations from 9 AM – 2 PM. Then, come back in the evening for an Exclusive Museum Event and VIP Experience from 4 PM – 7 PM.

Wrap up the weekend on Monday May 26 with a relaxed and intimate Coffee with the Waynes from 9 AM – 11:30 AM, featuring personal stories, coffee, and pastries.

Tickets sell fast, so don’t wait—get yours now and be part of this incredible celebration!

In honor of Father’s Day, all dads will receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit on Sunday, June 15, 2025 plus 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store (adjacent to the exhibit). We are open 7 days per week, from 9am to 6pm. Cheers to dads!

Wear your cowboy hat and receive $2 OFF admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit on Saturday, July 26.

Check back here for more exciting activities to celebrate this special day.

Take advantage of our extended Summer hours—we are open from 9am to 7pm on Saturday. Yeehaw!

Hats off to our First Responders!  First responders will receive 20% OFF walk-in admission during the month of September to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards!

Join us on November 8, 2025 for the annual 5K John Wayne Grit Series run in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards! The course starts at the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit and weaves through the cobblestone streets of the Stockyards to Trinity Trail where you’ll take in views of the downtown Fort Worth Skyline. This run benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, and every step advances the fight against cancer. Bring the whole family… you won’t want to miss it!

In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans and active-duty military will receive FREE admission to the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit from November 8 – November 11, 2025. Thank you for your service!

A unique collection of firearms from John Wayne films, spanning over four decades from The Big Trail (1930) to The Shootist (1976). This exhibition is a curated collaboration between John Wayne: An American Experience and the National Firearms Museum (NRA).

Object Highlights:

Remington 1861 New Model Army used by John Wayne in his first starring role, The Big Trail (1930).

Short-barreled large loop Winchester Model 1892 used in True Grit (1969), Big Jake (1971), Rooster Cogburn (1975), and The Shootist (1976).

Large loop Winchester Model 1892 carbine from True Grit and Rooster Cogburn (1975).

Mattie Ross’ Walker Colt used in True Grit (1969).

Winchester Model 1892 from Rio Lobo (1970).

Colt 1890 Gatling Gun used in The War Wagon (1967) and Rooster Cogburn (1975).

Double-barrel shotgun from Cahill, US Marshall (1973).

Browning High Power pistol from McQ (1974).

* Access to Special Exhibition included with regular admission.