National Cowgirl Museum to Open Lambert Exhibit
The Velvet Rodeo exhibition will open in Fort Worth on November 7 following a brief closure for final preparations.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Rodeo
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The National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth will open the Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo exhibition on November 7, 2026. The display features wardrobe pieces from the country star's recent Las Vegas residency.
Why it matters
The museum honors Lambert as a prime example of an independently determined woman. Her wardrobe choices for the exhibit were inspired by historic Western tailors and Elvis.
The new Icons Gallery is part of a $19 million, 16,000-square-foot expansion project. The exhibit is projected to remain on display for at least one year.
The players
Miranda Lambert
She is a Grammy Award-winning country music singer-songwriter who was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2021.
National Cowgirl Museum
Located in Fort Worth, this institution honors women who display extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their work.
The details
The wardrobe pieces on display were designed by Miranda Lambert herself, drawing inspiration from historic garments already in the museum's permanent collection. The exhibit will be housed in the newly constructed Icons Gallery space.
Timeline
2021: Miranda Lambert was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
September 2022 to April 2024: Miranda Lambert performed her Las Vegas residency.
October 19, 2026: The museum closes to the public for final exhibit preparations.
November 7, 2026: The Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo exhibition opens to the public.
Season Trajectory
This exhibit follows the precedent set by the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in recognizing influential women who have shaped Western culture. It marks a shift for the museum in integrating contemporary pop-culture icons into its established Western heritage framework.
Visitors should plan their trips around the scheduled facility closure beginning October 19. The exhibit is expected to be a primary attraction in the newly expanded gallery space for the next year.
The takeaway
The addition of this exhibit highlights the museum's commitment to blending traditional Western history with modern cultural figures. Guests planning to visit should check the museum schedule to avoid the planned closure dates in late October.
What happens next
The museum will close to the public on October 19, 2026, to finalize the exhibit installation and will reopen on November 7, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local events at the Fort Worth rodeo section.
More information
Find additional details regarding the exhibition opening information on the museum website.
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