WINTERSET, Iowa — The John Wayne Birthplace Museum, the world’s only museum dedicated to legendary actor John Wayne, is set to open with a variety of events the weekend of May 22-24 that will include a rodeo and performance by country music star Marty Stuart.

Located next to the John Wayne Birthplace Home, the new 6,100-square-foot museum includes interactive displays, a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia, a theater modeled after the local Winterset movie theater, a gift shop and room for temporary exhibits.

The gallery is divided in sections to reflect different parts of Wayne’s life and career. “American” deals with his support of the United States and his various political activities; “Family Man” embraces aspects of Wayne the husband and father and includes one of his last cars; while a large space, “Actor,” is devoted to his career in films.

Artifacts and memorabilia from his life and career include props, costumes, sculptures, artwork, photographs, correspondence, personal items and audio and video.

www.johnwaynebirthplace.museum