STOCKYARDS MUSEUM

FORT WORTH, TX

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The Stockyards Museum in Fort Worth, Texas is a historical museum that showcases the rich history of the city's stockyards and the cattle industry. The museum is located in the historic Livestock Exchange building, which was built in 1902, and it features a collection of photos, artifacts, and exhibits that highlight the growth and development of the stockyards.

The museum has three floors of exhibits that cover the history of the stockyards, the cowboys who worked there, and the cattle drives that made Fort Worth famous. Visitors can see authentic cowboy gear, such as hats, boots, and spurs, as well as tools used for branding and herding cattle. The museum also has interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what it was like to work on a ranch or participate in a cattle drive.

In addition to the exhibits, the Stockyards Museum also offers guided tours of the historic Livestock Exchange building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can learn about the building's unique architecture and its importance to the cattle industry.

Overall, the Stockyards Museum is a must-see attraction for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the cattle industry. Its location in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards makes it a convenient stop for visitors exploring the area.

STOCKYARDS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in FORT WORTH TX. US MID #8404800031

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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STOCKYARDS MUSEUM
131 E EXCHANGE AVE
FORT WORTH
TX
76164

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STOCKYARDS MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800031
Name STOCKYARDS MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.789419, -97.346627
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 439
US Census Tract: 100202
US Census Block: 2055