Calendar List of Events & Current Exhibits
Exhibit: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit
Exhibit: UH Latino cARTographies Interactive Board Exhibit
New Exhibit: The Karankawa: An Enduring Culture of Texas
Karankawa Exhibit: Speaker Dirk Van Tuerenhout of HMNS - Friday, March 21, 2025, 6:00 PM
Closed for Bayou City Arts Festival, VIP Lounge in Plaza, and Retail Booth - Sunday, March 30, 2025
History on Tap: Dr. Steven Sewell “The History of Beer: From its Sumerian origins to today’s microbreweries” - Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
Closed for new park event “Big Blanket Super Picnic” - Saturday, April 19
Members: Painted Churches Bus Tour - Saturday, April 26, 2025 (MORE INFO COMING SOON)
Houston Heritage Luncheon - Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
Made Possible By: The Heritage Society’s exhibits, tours, events, and programs are funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Funding for these grants has been provided by Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal ARP Act.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Exhibit
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Exhibit
February 18 - April 29, 2023
From award-winning paintings to vintage bronco bull riding photos, this HLSR exhibit complements Texas History Month.
Some of the artifacts include-
Guitar Signed by All of the Entertainers, 2019
Taylor Swift signed Guitar and Boots Showcase
Lil’ Rustlers Rodeo Showcase
The Top Hands Horse Show Showcase
Houston Fat Stock Show and Live Stock Exposition Souvenir Program, 1948
Swarovski embellished Rodeo Attire
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community.
Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $575 million to Texas youth and education.
Tickets include The Charles Goodnight Collection Exhibit and General Duncan Store Exhibit.
Museum Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 for ages 6 and up. Free for ages 5 and under. Members receive free entry as a benefit.
Exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight
CHARLES GOODNIGHT EXHIBIT
The full Charles Goodnight Collection by Lee Cable has stampeded into The Heritage Society this month courtesy of The Bryan Museum. The 13 paintings by the Colorado artist depict some of the major stories of Goodnight’s life including his interactions with Cynthia Ann Parker, Oliver Loving, the Palo Duro Canyon, bison, and Quanah Parker. Each picture is accompanied by an artist sketch so that the viewer gains an understanding of the artistic process from the initial idea to the final painting. In addition, to the paintings, The Bryan Museum has provided a trunk of items including a cowhide, spurs, and saddle so that museum goers get a hands-on experience of the Old West cattle drives. The exhibit will on display at The Heritage Society through the end of March for Rodeo season.
This exhibition and accompanying education materials are available through The Bryan Museum with generous support from Jim Parkman, the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation, and the Hamill Foundation. Click on Teaching Resources below.
Museum Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 6–12. Members receive free entry as a benefit.
The exhibit will be available for your enjoyment from August 12, 2022, to Spring 2023.
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