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Visitor tip
Book a guided tour with founder Larry Callies when possible—multiple visitors highlighted his exceptional storytelling, deep knowledge of Black cowboy history, and warm hospitality as the highlight of their visit. Tours are available at 10:30am-12pm, 1pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-4:30pm.
Best time
Call ahead before visiting, as hours are subject to change. This is especially important if traveling from out of state, as several visitors specifically mentioned calling ahead to schedule tours and ensure availability.
Visitor tip
If you have a group of 15 or more people, email to book at least 7 days prior. This ensures your group can be properly accommodated and tour guides are available.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Focus
- Black Cowboy history and legacy
- Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
- Admission
- Self-guided $10 ages 6+; Guided tours $12-$15
What visitors say
I visited the Black Cowboy Museum on Tuesday around 11:30am, right after flying in from Chicago. I had seen it on social media and made a point to come to the Houston area specifically to experience it for myself. I really wanted to…
I visited The Black Cowboy Museum on a Saturday at 2:00 p.m. I was coming from out of state so I called the museum ahead of time and was able to schedule a 1-on-1 tour with Larry Callies. Mr. Callies was very hospitable, knowledgeable,…
This jewel is a wonderful part of Rosenberg and Fort Bend county! There are some many black historical facts to see and learn about. Our tour guide, Michael, was so knowledgeable, patient, and simply a wonderful guide. It has so many…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features exhibits on historically significant Black cowboys including Bass Reeves, Nat Love, and Bill Pickett, preserving the often-erased history of African Americans in the American West
- Founded by Larry Callies, who grew up in a family of cowhands and rodeo riders, bringing personal family history and authentic cowboy heritage to the museum's collection
- The museum is a compact but artifact-dense space located in a strip center, with visitors reporting 2+ hour experiences despite its small physical size, indicating a highly concentrated historical collection
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