Event Calendar

Friday, March 6 marks the anniversary of the fall of the Alamo in 1836 after a 13-day siege that became one of the defining moments in Texas history.

John Wayne spent more than a decade bringing that story to the screen in his epic film The Alamo (1960), which he directed and starred in.

In remembrance of the 13 day siege of the Alamo, the John Wayne Museum will offer $13 admission this Friday, March 6.

Visitors this weekend can also see special memorabilia from the film, including:

• John Wayne’s well-worn director’s script for The Alamo

• The film’s Academy Award nomination certificate for Best Picture (1960)

Scenes from The Alamo will also be showing on the museum’s big screen throughout the weekend.

If you are visiting the Fort Worth Stockyards this weekend, we invite you to stop in and experience the story, the film, and the legacy.

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).

* Loan on extension through March 25, 2026.  

* Access to Special Exhibition included with regular admission.

Special Exhibition:
Cowboys and Indians by Andy Warhol

Step into the vibrant world of Pop Art with Andy Warhol’s iconic Cowboys and Indians portfolio, a captivating set of ten screenprints created in 1986, just a year before the artist’s passing. This collection, presented on Lenox Museum Board, showcases Warhol’s signature style through bold colors and cultural commentary, exploring themes of the American West. Each piece measures 36 by 36 inches (914 by 914 mm) and is part of a limited edition of 250, signed and numbered in pencil by Warhol, with printing by Rupert Jasen Smith and publishing by Gaultney, Klineman Art, Inc. The portfolio features a diverse array of subjects, including Mother and Child, Northwest Coast Mask, Kachina Dolls, Annie Oakley, General Custer, Indian Head Nickel, Geronimo, Plains Indian Shield, Teddy Roosevelt, and the striking John Wayne.