Fort Worth Stockyard: Here’s How You Can Rent This Venue

You may want to rent the Fort Worth Stockyard if you’re a fan of John Wayne. After all, the iconic museum in Fort Worth is home to the incomparable “John Wayne: An American Experience Exhibit”.

But even if you’re a true fan, you might not have known you can rent a museum dedicated entirely to the film icon for your own events! Keep reading and we’ll explain exactly what that means and how to do so.

What is the “John Wayne: An American Experience” exhibit?

The “John Wayne: An American Experience” exhibit is a museum located in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. The site is a former 19th-century livestock market that has been transformed into a massive, sprawling celebration of the Old West and its Texan cowboy heritage.

The museum itself contains an incredible array of more than 400 pieces of John Wayne-related memorabilia, both personal and professional.

Including:

• Costumes from his most significant movie roles
• John Wayne’s 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
• John Wayne’s correspondences with presidents and celebrities
• Various awards he received, including his Best Actor Oscar for 1970’s True Grit
• Never before seen family photos curated by the Wayne family
• Grammy-nominated original poems recited by John Wayne himself
• An array of photo opportunities for you and your guests to enjoy (consider hiring a photographer for your event!)
• And lots more

Address: 2507 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Want to hold your next corporate gathering somewhere truly unique? Then mosey over to the Fort Worth Stockyard Peerspace listing and get to booking!

Why rent out the “John Wayne” exhibit?

The 10,000-square-foot museum is a perfect space for large-scale events, whether they’re corporate, non-profit, or social. For one thing, it can accommodate as many as 348 people at once. If you have a particular love for the Old West or for Western films, this is a truly unbeatable space for any gatherings you might be planning.

And how many John Wayne fans can say they had their birthday party, wedding, or another major event in a museum entirely dedicated to the Duke – and in the iconic Fort Worth Stockyards, to boot?

While you rent the space, your guests will also have exclusive access to the adjacent John Wayne Stock and Supply store, where you can purchase thematically appropriate clothing, accessories, and home goods.

Because you’ll also be situated within the larger Fort Worth Stockyards, all of their incredible offerings (Western-themed shopping and entertainment in particular!) will be accessible within walking distance. And you can count on the museum staff to be present throughout the course of your event space rental, just in case you or your guests happen to be in need of any additional logistical support.

Not quite convinced yet? Be sure to take a look at the photos in the Peerspace listing for this space to get a better sense of the impressive look and scale of this truly one-of-a-kind venue. You’re sure to be impressed (as will your guests if you end up deciding to rent it for your event!).

Amenities included with this venue

Here are the amenities and other features you can expect when you rent the Fort Worth Stockyard:

• Parking: There is free street parking all over the Fort Worth Stockyards as well as a nearby parking lot available for you and your guests’ use.
• Furniture: Use of tables and tablecloths is included with your rental.
• This venue has street-level access.
• Unfortunately, this space is not wheelchair accessible.

Rules for this space

Some rules that you’ll want to keep in mind before you choose to rent the “John Wayne” exhibit:

• The standard timing for events at this venue is from 6 pm to 9 pm at the latest, but if you were hoping to use the space at a different time of day or for a more extended period, you should call Tracy at 817-631-6019 to inquire about this. They’ll do their best to flexibly accommodate your specific needs.
• No smoking is allowed anywhere in the building.
• Guests are not permitted to touch any of the museum pieces.
• There is no age limit for this venue – guests of all ages, including children, are allowed in this space.
• There is a four-hour minimum rental period for this venue, so keep that in mind when you’re assessing the total cost of your rental.
• There are video recording devices in use throughout the exhibit.

Looking for a unique slice of Americana to serve as the venue for your party or event? Then book Fort Worth Stockyard today!

How can I rent the Fort Worth Stockyard?

The Fort Worth Stockyard is for rent through Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals. This means it’s almost shockingly simple to go about booking the space for your event. Simply head over to the exhibit’s Peerspace listing and type in the date of your event as well as the estimated start and end time. Click the purple “Start Booking” button and you should expect to hear back about your pending reservation from the host, Sande B., in no time.

Looking over the abundance of info in the Peerspace listing for the “John Wayne: An American Experience” exhibit should help you decide to book this space. Its listing includes an in-depth description of the venue, plenty of high-resolution photos of the space, and an overview of other essential info like its location and hours of operation.

But after reviewing all these details, you might still have some specific questions or requests to make of the host. If so, go ahead and click the “Message Host” button right below the listing title to reach out to venue host Sande B. directly.

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