5.0Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum(5.205 reviews)from $19.24 - Profoundly Moving and Inspiring Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • History Museums
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum stands as a symbol of strength in the wake of unspeakable violence. Visit the Memorial Museum to experience the brutality of the Oklahoma City bombing, and the tenderness of the response. Share our dream of a world without violence and terrorism. Free parking with Museum admission.See more..
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955, the Museum, located in Oklahoma City, collects, preserves, and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs to stimulate interest in the enduring legacy of the American West. More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain better understanding of the West: a region and a history that permeates our national culture. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum features a superb collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, as well as sculptor James Earle Fraser’s magnificent work, The End of the Trail. The exhibition wing houses a turn-of-the-century town and interactive history galleries that focus on the American cowboy, rodeo and Native American culture.See more..
5.0SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology(1.238 reviews) - One of the best museums we've visited Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The Museum of Osteology is "America's Only Skeleton Museum". The Museum of Osteology, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a unique educational experience. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 square ft. museum displays hundreds of skulls and skeletons from all corners of the world. Exhibits include adaptation, locomotion, classification and diversity of the vertebrate kingdom.See more..
My friends and I enjoyed the adult only evening at the Museum. They had trivia, a scavenger hunt, food, and painting. It was a fun time, and the 3 hours of the program went by pretty quickly. If any time you see this Museum having another event like this, I recommend you try it, especially if it's for you.See more..
4.5Oklahoma Route 66 Museum(444 reviews) - Experience the Mother Road! Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
For the ultimate Route 66 experience, visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, located in Clinton OK. The museum’s galleries have recently been redesigned to offer visitors a more personal journey through the history of the nation’s most revered highway.See more..
4.5Chickasaw Cultural Center(377 reviews) - Absolutely beautiful Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
Such a beautiful place from parking lot to all the areas around it. My children and extended family had a wonderful time and learned a lot. They most exactly love the stomp dance performances. Also they love having to plant corn and more. The exhibit was neat, informative and interesting for a group of teenagers as well.See more..
4.5Oklahoma History Center(221 reviews) - Very Interesting History Of Oklahoma! Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Bring the past alive at the Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma’s state museum of history. At the Oklahoma History Center discover the people and stories that truly make Oklahoma unique. From oil and gas to aviation; from the Dust Bowl to space exploration; from tornadoes to the Land Run; from Native American Indians to Route 66, there’s a story of triumph and tragedy, hope and heartache, famous and infamous around every corner.The Oklahoma History Center is a testament to the indomitable spirit that built Oklahoma. With four permanent galleries and a special exhibits hall, guests will explore the more than 200 hands-on interactives and 50 subjects that tell the stories of Oklahoma and its people. We truly have something for everyone, with special events that appeal to all ages. From Civil War Day to Rockabilly concerts, there is always something going on!After visiting our galleries, enjoy lunch at the Winnie Mae Café located on the third floor. Be sure to visit our gift shop, stocked with items from local artists, educational games, souvenirs and much more, it is the perfect place to shop for your Oklahoma fix.Conveniently located in the Capital Complex, the Oklahoma History Center is adjacent to the State Capital and the Governor’s Mansion, both within easy driving or walking distance. The History Center is conveniently located off of I-35 and I-40, with easy passenger pick, drop-off and free motor coach parking.See more..
4.5Cherokee Heritage Center(174 reviews) - Simply amazing Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
An independent nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, promote, and teach Cherokee history, heritage, and culture. The center sits on 44 beautiful acres in historic Park Hill, Oklahoma and is home to the Diligwa Cherokee Village, an outdoor living history attraction, a genealogy library, and the Cherokee National Museum and Archives plus a permanent exhibit on the Trail of Tears and 1500 square feet of exhibit space with changing exhibits.See more..
4.5Har-Ber Village(164 reviews) - What a wonderful surprise! Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM is a seasonal (third Saturday in March thru first Saturday in November) pioneer-era village and history museum located on the shores of Grand Lake o' the Cherokees in Oklahoma. Visitors experience the area's history and ecology through self-guided tours. Antiques, collectibles and reproductions are displayed in exhibitions representing the mid-1800s to the early 1900s in the local four-state region (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas). Several of the Village's HISTORIC BUILDINGS were relocated to the grounds, including a schoolhouse, jail and 16 log cabins. Other log structures were built to house collections and are typical for the mid-to-late 1800s-a courthouse, a bank, a stagecoach inn and a church built with bricks hand-made before the Civil War. Other replicated buildings include a mercantile, jail and hanging gallows, a doctor's and a dentist's office, print shop, post office, drug store and more. We also have Nature Trails!See more..
World's largest privately held firearms collection. More than 12,000 firearms ranging from 1350 to today. Also, Native American Artifacts, WWI history, Cowboy saddles, spurs & brands, music boxes, musical instruments. Fun for the whole family.See more..
4.5Frank Phillips Home(105 reviews) - Great tour! Ask for Carla. Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The 26-room Frank Phillips Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and open for tours Wed-Sat. Tour times are 10, 11, 2, 3, and 4 o'clock and also at 1 pm on Saturdays. Tours last approx. 1 hour, and a special Director's Tour is available by appointment only Wed-Friday at 9 am. The home and the grounds are also available as an event venue. Call for more information or visit our website.See more..
Museum traces the history of the famous Chisholm cattle trail of the 1870s and 80s.See more..
4.0Five Civilized Tribes Museum(96 reviews) - Interesting info about tribal history Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • History Museums
The museum is located right next to the VA Medical Center and has its own small parking lot on the opposite side of the museum from the hospital. We spent about an hour touring the museum inside and outside. The ground floor has interesting exhibits about the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek, and Seminole nations. The second floor has an art gallery with native art, and a room where you can view an informative historical film. We thought the museum was nicely done and worth our time to visit. Admission $4. There are restrooms at the back of the ground floor.See more..
This museum is in a restored Oklahoma National Guard armory. It's a beautiful WPA building that is worth the visit on its own. The Route 66 exhibits are excellent as well, really provide a lot of context and history for what the road meant. The videos are well done and very interesting. Gift shop has a lot of unique items at very reasonable prices, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.See more..
4.5Marland's Grand Home(71 reviews) - See this AFTER visiting the Marland mansion Monday: History Museums
I’m glad we visited the Marland Grand Home the day AFTER touring the Mansion. This was the Marlands real home where they lived the longest and it feels welcoming. It’s a warm, beautiful and inviting house unlike the somewhat austere and showy mansion. The self guided tour here is very well done with excellent signage and many original artifacts. We spent a little over an hour touring the house and walking around the yard. This gracious home is well worth the time if you enjoy fascinating history and exquisite period homes. Highly recommend.See more..
5.0Sequoyah's Cabin Museum(68 reviews) - Perfect fall day experience Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated as a National Literary Landmark in 2006. Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee written language, built this one-room log cabin in 1829, shortly after moving to Oklahoma. Surrounded by a 10-acre park, the actual cabin is located inside a stone memorial structure, built by the Works Progress Administration in 1936. Stepping inside, you’ll experience what it might have been like when Sequoyah originally lived there. Relics and documents associated with his life are on display for visitors to see.See more..
We did this as a field trip with our homeschool co-op. The one room schoolhouse was in the morning & the kids really enjoyed writing with ink & nib pens, reading from a McGuffy reader & writing on slates. They had a quick tour of the museum, saw the land run office & store, and a “mansion” (upper class house but smaller than today’s mansions for sure!). I want to come back with my teenagers when the study OK History. The guides and movie talked frankly about the Trail of Tears and Indian tribes that make up an important part of OK history as well as the land run, settlement on the prairie, and wheat & oil. Dr. Mathearn was fantastic at teaching the kids- made it interesting & still was in character. Highly recommend for schools & families (though it might not be as interesting if you didn’t do the whole one-room schoolhouse experience). See more..
The Tulsa Historical Society & Museum has eight rotating exhibit galleries featuring stories from Tulsa's past. The museum collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts and archives from YOUR Tulsa history. Visit often as all exhibits are temporary and change regularly.See more..
The museum is mostly in one main room and then a room behind it. Be sure to go into the latter because the collection of drums there is amazing. We especially liked the ones that have traditional tribal art on one side and modern art on the other. The whole Osage Nation Campus that it's on is worth looking around at, including the modern law buildings and the veterans memorial with the feather sculpture.See more..
I was looking for historical books on Guthrie and was told to go to the museum. Not only was it east to find, easy to park and beautiful to boot, the woman working there on 6/25/22 was very helpful. We talked for awhile as I was looking for a book. She ended up giving me a second book about Elmer McCuardy for free as "you might need a second book for your long trip." The book is fabulous by the way!See more..
4.0Pioneer Woman Museum(48 reviews) - A fascinating place Monday: Monuments & Statues • History Museums
A fascinating place. A must see museum! . Great place for teenagers and adults. We visited in May 2020 so because of Covid 19 we did not get a guided tour. It was nice to go thru at our own pace.See more..
The Packard Museum is permanently closed. And new owners are not open to public. Was once a car place but no more. And new owners would appreciate people stop walking in. There are signs that say no trespassing keep out for a reason. So on your adventure on route 66 this is no longer a stop. But believe me that are doing good things just won't be open to the public.See more..
Our kids (14 and 7) were about done with museums when we found this one but I'm so glad we stopped. We were greeted at the door by two very friendly volunteers who encouraged us to take pictures with the buffalo up front, offered scavenger hunts for the kids and walked us through some of the exhibits with backstories as well as some personal stories with the exhibits themselves. One of the best museums we've seen and the kids ended up enjoying the visit as well.See more..
This is the place if you just wanna get out of the busy stressful week. No cell signals no worries no tv or radio unless u want to bring one . We stayed in the cabin inside the park and u can do a lot of activities everyday with your friends and family. It’s good for kids as well lots of activities they can do and it’s nice for everybody to be disconnected with gadgets and internet ♥️. The cabin is fully furnished with kitchen so u can just bring your own groceries. They have a restaurant inside the park as well or if u wanna drive 10 miles outside the park they have fast foods and local restaurants. It’s inexpensive to rent a cabin during off peak . I highly recommend this place and for sure we’ll come back.♥️See more..
4.0Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum(30 reviews) - Nice Route 66 stop! Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
We are a museum located on the historic Route 66 highway in Sapulpa Oklahoma. Our collections focus on vintage cars, Route 66 memorabilia, and local military history.See more..
5.0Greenwood Rising(30 reviews) - A powerful and must see place to visit History Museums
We visited on a rainy Monday and were greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable docent. The exhibit walks you through the 1921 Race Massacre in an immersive and very moving way. Hearing the actual survivors recall that terrifying night was the most powerful part of the exhibit for me. Be sure to have a seat in the barbers chair and listen to the barbers talk to each other. After the museum you can also take a stroll on Black Wall Street and see plaques that mark the many business that were destroyed. See more..
Historical Heritage Center & Museum. No admission fee - Donations accepted and appreciated. Home of "Cimmy" the iron sculpture of an Apotosaurus - 65 ft. long, 35 ft. high and weighs 18,000 lbs! Vintage implements, dinosaur exhibit, dust bowl, ranch and military exhibits, train depot, gift shop and more! Something for everyone! Open Monday - Saturday 10-12 and 1-4 pm. Closed during lunch, on Sundays and major holidays.See more..
Located In Historic Downtown Broken Arrow, Near The Site Of The Original Train Depot, The Museum Broken Arrow's Mission Is To Be A Place Where Our Community Comes Together To Explore Broken Arrow's Past, Appreciate Its Present, And Imagine Its Future. The Museum Features Exhibits, Collections And Photographs Showcasing The Rich History Of Broken Arrow. Our Community's Legacy Lives On Through Interactive Programming And Events.See more..
This museum is so very wonderful. The staff are top notch. The effort they have put into making this an educational and hands on experience for kids is the best I’ve seen. The adults in our group had plenty of historical things to take in and read and the teen in our group enjoyed everything especially the large checkers table. Highly recommend!See more..
5.0Simpson's Old Time Museum(22 reviews) - Museum Gem Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
We were the only people there and got a personal tour by Mr. Simpson aka Smoky Lane. He was a wealth of information about the western movies, history and Enid. Lots of very interesting history and a story about when John Wilkes Booth was supposedly in Enid, died there and was mummified. We enjoyed seeing the movie sets which are used in actual movies. Many interesting old items and artifacts. There is a huge doll collection with over 1,800 dolls.See more..
4.0Osage County Historical Museum(22 reviews) - Very well done...... Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Military Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
This museum is relatively small, but very well done. So much history and much of it from the last 100 years, so everyone can relate to some of it. Staff was very friendly and informative, but gave time for us to browse at our leisure. They did an excellent job with the local history. Plan to spend a couple of hours here to get the full experience. See more..
5.0Cherokee National History Museum(18 reviews) - Captivating journey through history Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Housed in the renovated Cherokee National Capitol, the Cherokee National History Museum tells the Cherokee story through immersive exhibits and augmented reality. Visitors will start their journey with the Cherokee origin story, continue with Cherokee life before and after European contact, experience Removal through the words of those who lived it, and learn about the growth of Cherokee Nation.See more..
This is a large, tour-it-yourself museum. There is so much history there and artifacts, it might take some time to absorb it all. The fellow who attends the gift area was a wealth of knowledge and was most pleasant to talk to . There is so much history in the area and that happened in that building over the years, that warrents a visit in my opinion.See more..
This structure was built on the southeastern corner of Tahlequah town square in 1844 by James S. Pierce to house the Cherokee National Supreme Court. Justice John Martin was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court when it was established. The Supreme and District courts both held sessions here for some time. The building also housed the printing press of the Cherokee Advocate, the official publication of Cherokee Nation and the first newspaper in Oklahoma. It is the oldest government building in the state of Oklahoma. The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum features pieces in three historic areas including the Cherokee National Judicial System, the Cherokee Advocate and Phoenix newspapers and the Cherokee language with a variety of historical items including photos, stories, objects and furniture.See more..
Lovely museum containing many displays of various items & services in the town throughout history. The staff was welcoming & was knowledgeable about the items displayed.See more..
5.0Canadian County Historical Museum(16 reviews) - Hidden values in thei records may help in geneology or old landmarks etc. Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
I had done some quick visits to the museum at some points, but really began to find it’s value in 2018 when I needed information when compiling an abstract on title to land in El Reno that was once crossed by railroads I went to the museum. The staff was very helpful and were able to pull out old railroad maps that showed the location of the abandoned lines. I was able to include in the abstract to help the examiner and others trying to read the difficult descriptions contained in railroad deeds. (they use “engineer points” not survey points like general land descriptions.) I’m now fully retired and hope to go back and find info or photos on relatives that lived in El Reno, including my great grandfather that was sexton of the cemetery for 16 years beginning in 1909. My grandmother was born there in 1904, before statehood. I may find lots of interesting things.See more..
4.0John Ross Museum(16 reviews) - Good starting point Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The John Ross Museum highlights the life of John Ross, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation for more than 38 years, and houses exhibits and interactive displays on the Trail of Tears, Civil War, Cherokee Golden Age and Cherokee Nation's passion for the education of its people. The museum also has a gift shop and research area. The museum is located adjacent to Ross Cemetery in former Rural School #51 near Park Hill, Okla. The museum was originally built in 1913 to operate as a rural school in Cherokee County just after Oklahoma statehood. The school served Cherokee and non-Cherokee students and the facility remained open through the 1950s.See more..
A must see. The exhibits are beautiful and can teach you a lot about our history. It should be at the top of places to visit.See more..
4.0Standing Bear Park and Museum(13 reviews) - Interesting little museum reflecting 5 tribes Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The statue of Standing Bear was pretty neat. You have to walk a paved trail to get there. The museum had several small rooms with different art for each tribe. One room told the story of Standing Bear and how he went to court to obtain rights for Indians who were not considered people. It was a touching story. The curator there took time to talk to us about Indian culture, which we were a little about. She was very helpful and answered all of our questions. It gave us a greater understanding of what native Americans have been through and what they are going through today. I’m glad we stopped in. The museum was free and took about an hour.See more..
4.5Santa Fe Depot(12 reviews) - An Excellent Learning Experience Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
We were given a tour of this Museum by Adrienne Grimmett who is a life long resident of Pauls Valley. She not only has an encyclopedic knowledge of Pauls Valley history but has a wonderful way of holding your interest as she weaves through the many exhibits and pictures . I would recommend a visit for anyone who wants to learn about life as it was lived in the generations before us. Many exhibits and pictures that have been donated and researched by families in the area.See more..
4.5Hinton Historical Museum(10 reviews) - Fantastic selection of items with historical value, from the turn of the century and local history. History Museums
This museum packs a big selection in a small looking exterior. Once inside, it is much vaster than the outside leads you to believe. The upper story has a collection of things discovered locally and information about the wagon road in Oklahoma. There are many items that show the progression of technology in household appliances. A collection of bicycle styles is quite interesting. The lower story contains the largest buggy collection in Oklahoma. Many pristine examples show the changes as time and economical status progressed. The car collection is also very interesting. If you are lucky enough to strike up a conversation with the curator, take advantage of it. He is extremely knowledgeable about many historical items and the most informed person about the wagon road through Oklahoma that I have ever run across. See more..
This is a small, but very nice local museum. It features the history of many local cowboys, coal miners, photographers and more. The curator is very friendly and helpful. Worth a stop if you are in the area. See more..
5.0LeFlore County Museum(9 reviews) - Haunted Lowrey Hotel Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Awesome place and Tuesday luncheons. Good people. Learn some history here. Built in the 1920’s you’ll see the hotel is nicely decorated bSee more..
5.0Sapulpa Historical Museum(9 reviews) - History at its best Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
We are the Sapulpa Historical Society & Museum. We operate 4 buildings on the 100 block of Lee Ave. We have the main museum as Sapulpa Historical Museum, Barnsdall Filling Station, Sapulpa Fire Museum, as well as, Midtown Mini Storage.See more..
4.5Bristow Historical Depot and Town Square(7 reviews) - Lovely museum and lovely people Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
This beautifully restored 1923 FRISCO Train Depot adjacent to Depot Plaza and Town Square, houses our community museum which is operated by volunteers who love sharing our history. We are located just 1/2 block west of historic Route 66, which is Bristow's Main Street. We are just small town friends who love to meet new friends from all over the world. Stop by and let the kids climb on the caboose or picnic on Depot Plaza. We would love to meet you! Just follow the tracks as you enter town until you get to 7th Street then turn east. We're at the base of the huge water tower which is one of only two remaining towers on the old FRISCO line. See you soon!See more..
5.0Waynoka Historical Society(7 reviews) - Railroad and Harvey House History Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
The old Santa Fe Depot is located at this place. Also on site are a restored railroad section house and scale house, as well as a pioneer log cabin. Museum features Waynoka's transportation history - Santa Fe Railroad, Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls, and Transcontinental Air Transport - TAT, Oklahoma's first transcontinental airport. Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart were officers in TAT.See more..
It’s tempting to pass this up even though it is right next door to the majestic Chickasaw Courthouse. It has - inside - the original Council House (us pale-faces call it a courthouse). Yes the actual, real, original log Council House. Originally it was over in now Milburn where the Chickasaw White House is. Emma was our guide. She is amazing. She is not only elegant and knowledgeable but very humbled by her Chickasaw heritage. I learned more from her than anyone else concerning the early day Chickasaws. She even knew the burial customs. I had asked this question at the other various Chickasaw places I visited and received conflicting information. Buy your souvenirs here. I did. Best selection and moderately priced. Thank you my new ehoo Indian friend Ima aka Emma. See more..
4.0Cherokee Strip Museum(6 reviews) - Easy day trip and well worth it! Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
This is an easy stop off of I-35, but don't miss the town of Perry as well. We had lunch in town and then explored the museum. Great place for an outdoor stretch break, you could picnic there while watching the stream trip over rocks and slip under a small walking bridge. Take in the outdoor exhibits - school house and equipment shed. Some playground equipment that would have been on my playground decades ago! The museum is clean, well cared for and offers good history lessons for all ages.See more..
4.5Chickasaw White House(6 reviews) - Beautiful Restoration Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Docent Riley did an excellent job telling us about the Nations history and the restoration of the home. Governor Johnston and his family lived there. The home has many original furniture pieces. All beautiful. See more..
It's worth the stop just to see the life size longhorn statues in front of the museum. This place is huge. It is in an old building that is 3 stories tall. The elevator and a/c were broken when we were there so we got quite a workout. There were numerous rooms filled with exhibits. The museum covers Greer County, probably the most unusual county in Oklahoma since at one time it was part of Texas. A friendly gentleman showed us all around.See more..
