Museum of the Western Prairie, Oklahoma, United States
4.5 (36 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Altus Speciality Museums
Literally a hidden gem
There were no signs at all for this museum and it was way back in a residential area. No one would know it was there without reading about it first. It cost $3 each for seniors. A very informative lady took us into the museum and quickly explained how it was laid out and also described how this region was also part of the Greer County that Texas claimed. It was a beautiful, large museum. It had a section on the local Indians. Another on the cattle drives which included a Goodnight chuck wagon. There were some marvelous sculptures by Charles Russell and Remington. They had an impressive display of clothing. Outside they had a sod house and an old rock home. There was also lots of farm machinery.
Address
1100 Memorial Dr, Altus, OK 73521-2600
Mobile
Website
http://www.okhistory.org/sites/westernprairie.php
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:57
User Ratings
4.5 based on (36 reviews)
Reviews
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5okiesooner09 5:00 PM Nov 16, 2021
Literally a hidden gem
There were no signs at all for this museum and it was way back in a residential area. No one would know it was there without reading about it first. It cost $3 each for seniors. A very informative lady took us into the museum and quickly explained how it was laid out and also described how this region was also part of the Greer County that Texas claimed. It was a beautiful, large museum. It had a section on the local Indians. Another on the cattle drives which included a Goodnight chuck wagon. There were some marvelous sculptures by Charles Russell and Remington. They had an impressive display of clothing. Outside they had a sod house and an old rock home. There was also lots of farm machinery.
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4Kenneth R 5:00 PM Jul 30, 2021
Nice & Interesting Museum
My great-uncle is G. W. Long, the photographer whose work is significantly displayed in this museum. In addition to this well-done display, my wife and I enjoyed the many artifacts and historical documentation of the plains area. The staff was very friendly. A good way to spend a couple of hours.
