Ride into the West at Branson's Roy Rogers Museum

The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri transports guests to an era where cowboys were king, and a love of westerns was alive and well. The cowboy-style museum showcases everything related to the life of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, with pictures, memorabilia and automobiles being the bulk of the showcased items.

The personal family photos were a nice touch that really added to the family-value persona that was Roy Rogers. The collectible merchandise items were numerous, with Roy’s personal collection of cowboy boots and costumes a natural addition to the collection. My favorite part of the museum was the horse exhibit, where Trigger and several other horses are displayed in life-size proportions, which allows guests to truly see what a magnificent animal Trigger really was! The exhibits also come equipped with audio commentary, provided by Dusty Rogers, for added information about the different items on display.

Other portions of Branson's Roy Rogers Museum showcase the famous Nellybelle vehicle, along with Roy’s favorite Parade car, a Pontiac Bonneville Convertible, as well as the 1923 automobile that took Roy and his family to California, where Roy’s dreams really took off. The museum is concluded with a movie room, where reels showcasing Roy Rogers & Dale Evans run throughout the day.

Notables: There is an extensive gift shop, where souvenirs and western décor can be purchased. Remember to bring your camera, as the museum is photo friendly. There’s also a “shooting range” for the youngsters.