08/19/2026
Big news from St. Joseph!
The Pony Express National Museum has been named one of True West Magazine's Top 10 Western Museums for 2026, ranking No. 3 on the list!
This recognition celebrates the museum's incredible work preserving and sharing the story of the Pony Express, one of the most iconic chapters in American history.
Congratulations to the entire Pony Express National Museum team on this well-deserved honor!
Executive Director Cindy Daffron proudly announces that the Pony Express Museum has been selected as one of True West Magazine’s Top 10 Western Museums for 2026.
"We are thrilled to be ranked No. 3 for the first time! The Museum is featured in the September/October 2026 issue, which highlights some of the finest Western destinations in the country."
The Pony Express Museum is open seven days a week, except on major holidays.
Ms. Daffron says, “Come visit us at the Museum. We have added new exhibits and enhanced others. If you haven’t visited in the past five years or so, we have made some impressive changes. We replaced the wagon located outside along the boardwalk on the Museum’s west extension. We are expanding the Pridham trunk exhibit and have designated exhibits related specifically to Westward Expansion. We have also identified exhibits with military significance as part of our participation in the Blue Star Museums program. Stay tuned for additional press releases as we reimagine and relive the story of the Pony Express.”
True West Magazine captures the spirit of the West with authenticity, personality, and humor, providing an essential link between our history and the present. The magazine is published six times a year.
Additional information is available at www.twmag.com. Or purchase a copy at https://truewestmagazine.myshopify.com/collections/true-west-2026/products/true-west-magazine-september-october-2026-the-killer-rode-a-buckskin
