The legacy of the Great American West lives on at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame through their fascinating exhibits that feature items such as personal memorabilia of local cowboy legends, candid video interviews, Native American Art, and artifacts and much more. Rated the “Best Cowboy Museum” in America, as well as “North Dakota Tourist Attraction of the Year”, you can’t find a more exciting presentation of the plains horse culture and the unique way of rodeo life anyplace else!
Hall of Honoree’s
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Board of Directors takes voting honorees into their Hall of Fame extremely seriously. In fact the induction ceremony takes place annually right here in the museum! There are various divisions a woman or man can be nominated for, such as the Cowboy Long Rider Division, Great Westerner Division, Leaders of Ranching and Rodeo Division, Western Entertainment and Arts Division, and much more. All nominees must also be at least 50 years old. Once chosen North Dakota’s past and present Western Stars will have their photo and history permanently displayed in the Hall of Honoree’s. A comfortable sitting area is provided in the Hall of Honoree’s so one can take their time flipping through photo albums, letters, stories, and awards at their own pace and leisure.
Film: “Another Cowboy Moment”
The new Director of the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, Kevin Holton, is so passionate about preserving cowboys and their stories that he created a video series for the museum titled “Another Cowboy Moment”. The idea for the film was cultivated out of a love for the director’s grandfather’s cowboy stories. Holton’s grandfather, along with many other Western old timers’ from North Dakota, are the wonderful storytellers featured in “Another Cowboy Moment”. All of their stories are very moving and full of nostalgia. One moment you may be shedding a tear. The next you will be laughing out loud with the storyteller on screen!
Native American Gallery & Interactive Video Exhibit
In this exhibit, along with many other places of interest in this two story modernized museum, interactive videos and touch screen presentations are at your disposal. While in the Native American Gallery, take in the history of the Plains Indians Land Wars and their battle to keep their land, horses, and freedom. An emotionally moving Native American battle story, you won’t want to miss hearing about.
The NDCHF is infamous for it’s unique fashion forward Cowboy and Cowgirl boutique. This line of festive Western wears features fun leather, denim, and lace ensembles. One of a kind Western housewares, toys, and souvenirs can also be found for sale. 100% of the items sold in the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum Gift Shop are made in the USA!