Mid City Times

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has put forward a proposal for an expansion that would add a 16,000-square-foot wing to its current location in the Fort Worth Cultural District. This planned expansion includes a new entrance adjacent to Dickies Arena and the Alice Walton Cowgirl Park. It will add four galleries and a 250-guest event space on the second floor. The museum is situated on land owned by the City under an established lease agreement.

The Cowgirl Museum, established in 1974, is the sole institution globally dedicated to celebrating the women of the West who have shown remarkable courage and pioneering spirit. The museum relocated to Fort Worth in 1994, opening its 33,000-square-foot facility at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, a property of the City of Fort Worth.

To fund this expansion, the museum has so far raised over $13.5 million toward its $19 million target. Organizers are asking the City for $6.5 million to support the project.

With necessary permits and approvals secured, preliminary activities like relocating a transformer and adjusting employee parking have begun. The timeline envisions starting construction as early as May 2025, with completion aimed for the summer of 2026. An opening is scheduled around the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in October 2026.

"This expansion allows for expanded use of the existing facility and opens new opportunities to engage the public."

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