The Texas Gun Collectors Association
welcomes you to Fort Worth Texas and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

The Texas Gun Collectors Association welcomes you to Fort Worth Texas, and the The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame located on 128 East Exchange Ave. , in the famous Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame features many western exhibits such as :

• The Sterquell Wagon Collection
• The John Justin Trail Hall of Fame
• The Chisholm Trail Exhibit
• History of the Mexican Charro
  
• Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
• The Zigrang Bit Collection

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors Texas men and women who have excelled in the sports of rodeo, cutting and the equine industry. A few of their Inductees includes: Trevor Brazile, Don Edwards, George Strait, Lane Frost, Ty Murray, Tuff Hedeman, Charmayne James, and Don Gay (8 time World Champion Bull Rider)!! Each Inductee has their own booth that contains personal photographs, memorabilia and more.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame opened in 2001 and we pay tribute to over 70 of the top cowboys and cowgirls in Texas. Their museum is located in historic Barn A, in what was once the horse and mule barns in the Stockyards. Visitors see seven (7) exhibits for one, low, all-day admission fee.

In 2006-07, they proudly introduced three new, beautiful collections: The Chisholm Trail Exhibit, The History of the Charro Exhibit and The Zigrang Bit Collection. These amazing collections contain original pieces showcased only in their museum. On permanent display, the collections are historical, educational, and very unique. You will enjoy viewing, reading and discussing each of these wonderful displays.

The John Justin Trail of Fame pays tribute to one of Fort Worth’s own, who spent a lifetime building the Justin Boot Company and became one of the city’s most prominent civic leaders. Included in the displays are a variety of boots, which were made for famous and not-so-famous customers, and photographs of Mr. Justin and the prominent people he knew as friends and through his business.

May 15, 2007, In May 2007, their hands-on, interactive 4-station Exploratorium debuted. With generous grants from Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund and Speedway Children’s Charities, Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame’s successful effort to bring forth the value of the western cowboy and wagon history to their guests helped them to meet the need of educating their younger guests during their regular guided tours of the museum. The four stations are: Packing for the Trail – kids learn how a cowboy would “pack” his horse for a long, trail drive. Cowboy Alphabet – kids learn the importance of a brand and why they were used, then they “brand” a long horn (flyer); The Chuckwagon – learn about supplies “packed” on the Chuckwagon for the trail drive. Magnets used to simulate the supplies and kids pack for their trip and Treasure of the Trail – Kids dig in the sawdust for an arrowhead amongst the dust and rocks!

Fort Worth Texas is also home to many other visitors’ attractions, including:

• The Amon Carter Museum
• The Cattle Raisers Museum
• The Kimball Art Museum
• The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
• The Stockyards Museum and
• The Texas Civil War Museum

There's no place in Texas like Fort Worth's Stockyards Station!

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, Stockyards Station exemplifies Texas by providing an exciting blend of old and new with Historic Walking Tours that visit the Texas Trail of Fame, The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and more, over 25 unique shops including a winery, art gallery and great restaurants that offer anything from ribs to enchiladas.

More infromation on these attractions can be found on fortworth.com