Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center

06/18/2026

This Saturday is a two-fer. You can visit the ECHS Knox House Museum and the on the same day. The Knox House will be open for tours on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm. It is the first commercial building in Downtown El Cajon. Then drop over the home of Olaf Wieghorst built by the famous artist over seventy years ago. Grandma will be waiting for you!

06/14/2026

Tickets to the Cowboy Artists of America 60th Annual Exhibition and Sale October 2-3, 2026 are officially available for purchase through our website this morning at 10am MST.

This event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply a lover of Western culture, this is an occasion you won’t want to miss. We look forward to seeing everyone at The Legacy in October!

Visit our website to purchase your tickets today, and to acquire more information regarding the schedule of events and hotel booking.

www.cowboyartistsofamerica.com

06/06/2026

Stop by the Olaf Wieghorst Museum's table on the lawn in Balboa Park outside the House of Denmark. It is this Sunday, June 7th in San Diego.

Please come and join us for our annual and popular Lawn Program Event at our cottage (House of Denmark) in Balboa Park on Sunday, June 7nd from noon-4PM.
As an addition to our regular program, we will also have donated books (for both kids and adults) to give away for free. Everyone is welcome, so bring friends and family for a fun afternoon with traditional and delicious Danish food and dessert. There will be live entertainment for every age.

06/02/2026

Anyone planning to attend the Cowboy Artists of America annual exhibition and Western art show this year?

Step Into the Western Tradition 2026 Exhibition and SaleDenver, Colorado Our new home at The Legacy provides an unparalleled setting steeped in Western heritage. As a cornerstone of Denver’s cultural […]

06/01/2026

We are proud to be American and proud to be part of the City of El Cajon. Visit Downtown El Cajon and celebrate with us!

05/20/2026

An early 1940s example of original Olaf Wieghorst art will be open for bid at Heritage Auctions later this month along with three original Wieghorst pen and ink watercolors. The planned auction date is June 18th.

See the preview below.

America's Auction House

05/12/2026

Did you ever wonder how they made rawhide ropes? It was an essential tool of the American cowboy and before them, the Spanish vaquero. You can see an example of the finished product at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center.

05/09/2026

We salute the San Diego County CowBelles as they honor their founders and celebrate 73 years of supporting the cattle industry and the ranching community in San Diego County.

Congratulations on your longevity and success!

05/04/2026

Just in time for Olaf Wieghorst's birthday celebration the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum released this podcast titled:
"The Wild Western Life of Artist Olaf Wieghorst."

The episode is hosted by Seth Spillman;
Produced by: Chase Spivey; Written by Mike Koehler.

Broadcasting from the famous Oklahoma City museum, "This Week in the West" brings you the stories of the people and events that shaped the history of the American West.

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01/28/2026

In case you missed it, here is the KPBS video featuring the Wieghorst Museum by reporter John Carroll.