The National Ranching Heritage Center, located in Lubbock, Texas, connects you to your ranching roots.

Roam 19 acres at the Ranch and discover more than 200 years of ranching history in the Foy Proctor Historical Park. Immerse yourself in the culture and values that define ranching through curated exhibits in the indoor museum, and explore Hank the Cowdog’s M-Cross Ranch in the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center.

Events and Educational Programming at the Ranch

Be sure to check the calendar for annual events and special programming throughout the year at the National Ranching Heritage Center!

Weekly Events:

  • Toddler Tuesdays | Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM (year-round!)
  • Living History Saturdays | Every Saturday May 23 – September 26 from 10 AM to 1 PM
  • Summer Trolley Tours | May 16 – August 15 (weather permitting)
    • Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 AM
    • Wednesdays at 2 PM
    • Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM
    • Sundays at 2 PM
  • Ranch Life Summer Series | Every Saturday through August 22 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Check Out Upcoming Events and Programs
  • Today, the 19-acre historic park has 55 ranching structures representing the 1780s to the 1950s.
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  • Author John R. Erickson and his "Hank the Cowdog" books have become new partners in telling the ranching story through the Ranch Life Learning series and curriculum and the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center.
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Map of the NRHC

Location:

3121 4th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79409-3200

Closed on all Texas Tech University Holidays

Hours:

Monday -Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION
donations are appreciated

Photographers are welcome during normal operating hours, please take a look at our Photo Policy.

  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible
  • Only service animals allowed
  • No restaurant or food service is available, but drinks and snacks can be purchased at Cogdell’s at the Ranch, located inside the NRHC.

See History Up Close in the Historical Park

Aerial of the historical park.

Explore Culture through Indoor Exhibits

Native American headdress.

Discover Ranching with Hank the Cowdog

Children learning about cattle breeds in the Ranch Life Learning Center.

Become a Member and Support the Future

Cowboys sitting horseback at sunrise.

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Fibermax Center for Discovery,
1121 Canyon Lake Dr., 806.744.3786
www.agriculturehistory.org

American Windmill Museum,
1701 Canyon Lake Dr., 806.747.8734
www.windmill.com

Buddy Holly Center,
1801 Crickets Ave., 806.775.3560
www.buddyhollycenter.org

LHUCA Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts
511 Ave. K, 806.762.8606
www.lhuca.org

Lubbock Lake Historic Landmark
2401 Landmark Dr., 806.742.1116
www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/lll

Museum of Texas Tech University
3301 Fourth St., 806.742.2490
www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu

Silent Wings Museum
6302 Interstate 27 Service Rd., 806.775.3049
www.silentwingsmuseum.com