Museum & Park Hours

10am to 5pm, historical park closes daily at 4pm

Select Saturdays during the Spring, Summer and early Fall months the National Ranching Heritage Center has Ranch Host volunteers come out dressed in period clothing to hang out in the historic structures, answer questions, visit with guests about the history of the structure and work on period crafts. On these select dates from 10am to 1pm, our volunteers make the park come to life by providing guests with a unique visitor experience they can't get on any other day. The National Ranching Heritage Center is free to the public, but accepts donations at the door.

For a complete list of Ranch Host Saturdays, click here.

Stepping back in time

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

Upcoming Events

September

September 2, 2019

Closed for the Holiday

September

September 21, 2019

42nd Annual National Golden Spur Award

Exhibit opening at the NRHC Tuesday, January 22.

Photo courtesy of the Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library.

The exhibit features a timeline of beef cattle breed history.

Photo courtesy of the Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library.

Featured Exhibit:

The History of Beef Cattle Breeds

Join us for our exhibit opening January 22 from 5 to 6:30pm at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

While the culture that surrounds ranching has captured the hearts and minds of people from around the world, at its base ranching has always been about providing food and fiber - especially beef - for a growing population. Modern ranchers depend on specially developed genetics, production techniques and data to produce beef. The story of beef cattle breeds in the United States is an interesting one, cast with many characters. Production, grains, processing, technology and marketing have all driven the industry to where we are today – an industry that provides high-quality protein for millions of consumers around the world. This exhibit brings the timeline of the beef cattle industry to life, featuring the history of the industry, a unique collection of photographs, life-size models of cattle and interactive kiosks.

Join Jim Rymer
Be a NRHC Volunteer!

Jim Rymer has been a volunteer Ranch Host for 25 years. He especially likes to volunteer at the Matador Half Dugout and explain to visitors how early settlers on the southern Great Plains once called the dugout "home.”

Learn More About Volunteering

Hours of Operation:

Monday—Saturday
10am to 5pm

Sunday
1 to 5pm

Outdoor historical park closes daily at 4p.m.

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

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