Event Calendar

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.

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.

Join us during 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo as we celebrate five years of belonging in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Since opening during National Finals Rodeo in December 2020, John Wayne: An American Experience has grown into a place where fans, neighbors, and visitors from around the world come together to honor the Duke’s legacy and the spirit of the West.

Event details will be announced soon.