Oklahoma - National Cowboy Hall of Fame
This Oklahoma City attraction is the biggest of its kind and holds a big sale and exhibition each June
About the Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the museum in Oklahoma City collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs and ground-breaking scholarly research to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of our American West. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain better understanding of the West: a region and a history that permeates our national culture.
Facility Rentals
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is the perfect site for any special event. You and your guests can enjoy a day or evening in one of the Nation's premier museums. Whether in the Sam Noble Special Events Center, the S.B. "Burk" Burnett Board Room, or on the Western States Plaza, a beautiful outdoor setting, the Museum provides an atmosphere that is second to none.
Special Events Center
This magnificent 16,500 square foot facility offers the most unique and breathtaking decor in the West. Five monumental 18' x 46' triptychs depicting Western landscapes by renowned artist Wilson Hurley, adorn the walls of this one-of-a-kind banquet area.
These five western landscapes are the largest set of triptych paintings in the nation. They were completed between 1992 and 1996 by Wilson Hurley, and reside in the Sam Noble Special Event Center. Each of the 18' x 46' triptychs, dubbed "Windows to the West," depict a particular western location caught at sunset, and all, except one, have the same horizon line with the light streaming in from the west. The first, New Mexico Suite, was completed in 1992, and shows an apocalyptic sky over the Sandia Mountains as viewed from the west side of the Rio Grande near Albuquerque. In 1993 came Arizona Suite, a view of the Grand Canyon from an unusual lower level looking upward. Then in 1994 California Suite, depicting Point Lobos on the Pacific Coast near Carmel, with the sun setting over the ocean, appeared. Utah Suite, completed in 1995, contains a magnificent view of Monument Valley under a cloudless sky. Finally, in 1996, Wyoming Suite, with its spectacular view of the lower falls of the Yellowstone River, complete the assemblage.
The room has a banquet seating capacity of 1,100 and is equipped with the latest technology for all of your audiovisual needs. Prep-kitchen facilities are available for on-site catering. (1800 theater seating capacity)
S.B. "Burk" Burnett Board Room
Whether you want to impress your top clients or conduct a breakaway session with your staff, our Board Room is the perfect conference, or small dining area. The room seats up to 110 banquet style with a variety of options in seating and table arrangements. Audio visual equipment is available for your use. The room is also available for more intimate evening gatherings and receptions. (180 - theater seating capacity)
Plaza & Gardens
If you love the great outdoors, you'll enjoy this spacious plaza and garden area nestled among glistening pools and native plants and flowers. Western States Plaza reservations are limited to wedding ceremonies only and for no more than 350 guests and may only be reserved in conjunction with rental of Special Event Center for the reception. Western States Plaza wedding ceremony set-up for up to 350 guests - $700.
Weddings & Wedding Receptions
Policies specific to wedding and wedding reception rentals:
* Weddings and wedding receptions may not begin before 5:30 p.m.
* Western States Plaza reservations are limited to ceremonies only and for no more than 350 guests and may only be reserved in conjunction with rental of Special Event Center for the reception.
* Non-refundable deposits and a signed contract are necessary to guarantee the rental space. Initial deposit totaling 50% of the space rental is due at time of contracting, remaining 50% of the space rental is due 60 days before the event. Both payments are non-refundable. Variables will be billed following the event; i.e., audio visual fees, dance floor, security, etc.
Dining on Persimmon Hill
Open Daily
Serving Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Snacks and Desserts Available Until 3:30 p.m.
* The Museum's restaurant, Dining on Persimmon Hill, is decorated in an early prairie motif of blue cornflowers and yellow sunflowers and is rich with Western tradition.
* Located in the Museum’s east wing near the Sam Noble Special Events Center, this full-service restaurant overlooks the Western States Plaza, pool and fountains.
* Menu items range in price from $3.99 for a delicious soup to a full, plated meal for $7.99. The generous buffet is $9.50 per person. A children’s menu is available.
* Monday through Saturday, the restaurant offers a bountiful buffet that includes 2 soups; 8 fresh garden salads; 3 entrees; 3 sides; and 4 desserts.
* Specials are featured each week highlighting new and tasty plated meals.
* High Tea Trays are available daily. The restaurant’s old-fashioned desserts are chocolate Italian cream cake, apple dumplings, strawberry torte, blackberry cobbler, bread pudding, carrot cake, hot fudge brownies and more.
* On Sunday, one main delectable brunch buffet is available with menu service limited to desserts and beverages. The cost for the buffet is $9.50 per person seven days a week.
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10 2009 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy this special buffet hosted by the Museum's Dining on Persimmon Hill restaurant in the grand Sam Noble Special Events Center. Museum admission included. Reservations required (405) 478-2250, Ext. 281.
