06/02/2026
Did you know that the word vaquero comes from the Spanish word for cow, vaca?
When Hernán Cortés brought the first horses to Mexico, and Gregorio de Villalobos followed with the first cattle, the foundation of an entire culture was born.
These skilled horsemen didn't just tend livestock; they built a way of life that shaped the entire Western world as we know it.
Come explore their story at Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy — now on display through July 10, 2026.