A “museum within a museum,” The Cattle Raisers Museum located in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, is a 10,000-square-foot exhibition dedicated to preserving and celebrating the vital history of the cattle industry. Visitors begin by tracing the origins and development of ranching as both an industry and cultural phenomenon in the 1850s and embark on a journey through the cattle industry and into the future of the business. The interactive gallery tells the story of the challenges and accomplishments of Texas and Southwestern cattle raisers over the past 150 years. Ride along for both an educational and entertaining experience for audiences of all ages:
The challenges and triumphs of raising cattle are expressed in the following time periods. From the formation of the great state of Texas, the expansion and booming business, as well as the drought and great depression. The war time beef demand in World War II to the Digital Trail to the present 21st Century.
The Open Range Trail: 1850 – 1890
The New Horizons Trail: 1890 – 1940
The Vision Trail: 1940 – 2000
Digital Trail – 2000 – Present
I was fortunate enough to attend the opening of this remarkable and unique monument to Texas history. Take the time to watch this fun and beautiful video celebrating Texas’ brilliant culture.
When: Every Day
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, Fort Worth, TX
Link: Cattle Raisers Museum
