National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum, Museum and hall of fame in Fort Worth, Texas, US

The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in Fort Worth focuses on stories of herders, soldiers, and settlers who are often overlooked, displaying objects and documents from those times. The exhibitions cover different groups who contributed to the development of the American West.

The museum opened in 2001 to share perspectives that were missing from traditional Western history. In 2008 it was renamed to better reflect its broader purpose.

The museum's name changed in 2008 from the National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame to cover Hispanic, Native American, European, Asian and African descent groups. Its Hall of Fame held its first induction in 2003. Permanent exhibits feature Bass Reeves, Bill Pickett, the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee Airmen, Native American chiefs and the Vaquero and Escaramuza traditions.

The museum is easy to reach and has free parking on site. It is best to visit in the morning or early afternoon to view the exhibitions without rushing.

The museum recognizes individuals through a Hall of Fame who are not mentioned in standard Western history. This honor highlights people whose contributions were long overlooked.