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ranching heritage center

Museum & Park Hours

10am to 5pm, historical park closes daily at 4pm
Gift Shop hours 10:30am to 4:30pm

The National Ranching Heritage Center is a museum and outdoor park with 50 historic structures dating back to the 1700's. In addition to the 19-acre historical park, the NRHC has 42 life-size bronze steer sculptures and a 44,000-square-foot museum with seven galleries featuring art exhibits, photography and artifacts that capture historical and contemporary Western life. 

Stepping back in time
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The National Ranching Heritage Center is an diamond in the rough... The preservation of history in this museum is phenomenal. Being able to walk through old houses and see and FEEL the history all around you takes you back in time. From the artful landscape to the detail of utensils used on tabletops one can tell much thought has been put into each aspect of this historic gem. Definitely a must see for those new to or visiting the area.

  • Christy L
  • USA
  • TripAdvisor Contributor
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Upcoming Events

December

December 7, 2018

40th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch

December

December 8, 2018

40th Annual Candlelight at the Ranch

Quanah with Tom Burnett of 6666 Ranch
Bald Eagle Feather Headdress made from first-year Bald Eagle tail and wing feathers
Men’s Moccasins, Comanche Late 19th Century
Beaded Saddle Cover
Quanah on horseback wearing Eagle Feather Headdress with trailer`

Featured Exhibit:

Buckskins and Beads:

Native American Clothing and Artifacts

This exhibit features items given by Comanche Chief Quanah Parker to Samuel Burk Burnett and his descendants as tokens of friendship. Quanah was a ranching partner and friend to three Burnett generations, owners of the Four Sixes Ranch and some of the most well-known ranchers in Texas. The premier collection includes rarely seen personal items of Quanah as well as clothing and artifacts from five plains tribes.

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Hours of Operation:

Monday—Saturday
10am to 5pm

Sunday
1 to 5pm

  • Outdoor historical park closes daily at 4p.m.
  • The NRHC is closed to the general public on December 7 & 8, 2018 for Candlelight at the Ranch. Candlelight at the Ranch opens to the public at 6:30pm and closes at 9pm. 

Address:

National Ranching Heritage Center
Box 43200
3121 4th St.
Lubbock, TX  79409-3200
ranchhc@ttu.edu
  • FREE ADMISSION (donations encouraged)
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Only service animals allowed
  • Trolley Tours run each Thursday (excluding bad weather days) at 10:30am. Tickets can be purchased on Thursdays in Cogdell's General Store on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • No restaurant or food service is available, but drinks and snacks can be purchased at the gift shop

Contact

National Ranching Heritage Center

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Updated: Oct 2, 2018 1:38 PM