The Doo-Wah Riders are invited each year to perform at this prestigious Museum, and we look forward to seeing the new exhibit. This really a cool place to come to, especially history buffs. The new exhibit opens on 10/18 so come out to Simi Valley and expand your horizons. Until then, we remain respectfully yours, DWR.

From the open range to the big screen, this exhibition blends true Western history with Hollywood mythmaking. Discover how the cowboy—once a rugged laborer driving cattle across unforgiving terrain—became a larger-than-life legend symbolizing strength, self-reliance, and freedom. Explore authentic gear, rare photographs, historic artifacts, and costumes from classic Western films that shaped the cowboy image we know today.

Learn how presidents—including Ronald Reagan himself—embraced the cowboy persona, connecting leadership with the values of hard work, liberty, and determination. Whether you grew up playing cowboy or fell in love with them through film, this exhibition will take you on a journey through fact, folklore, and the cultural legacy of a figure that still rides tall in the American imagination.

This one-of-a-kind exhibition brings the enduring spirit of the American cowboy to life—past, present, and on the silver screen. Trace the evolution of the cowboy’s work from the dusty trails of the 19th century to today’s high-tech animal management, where helicopters and ATVs have joined the herd. Don’t miss the showstopping centerpiece: a Robinson R22 helicopter, with the Ronald Reagan Rancho del Cielo Brand, which is what modern cowboys use today to round up cattle.

Additional artifacts on display include: historic saddles, hats, firearms and gear from the 1800s; Roy Rogers’ legendary companions Trigger and Bullet, along with Dale Evans’ horse, Buttermilk; iconic Hollywood costumes and props from Yellowstone, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, Back to the Future Part III, Nope, and Annie Get Your Gun; personal items from Western icons John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and President Ronald Reagan; Reagan’s own 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-6 from Rancho del Cielo; a playful NSYNC tour cowboy costume; and even the autographed guitar of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood.

This unforgettable journey through history and pop culture shows how the cowboy spirit still rides tall in American life.