Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, Oklahoma, United States
5.0 (642 reviews) Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #1 in Bartlesville Speciality Museums
Definitely worth the drive
The Frank Phillips Ranch was founded in 1925 and the Woolaroc Museum had a humble beginning four years later in 1929. The 3,700 acre wildlife preserve is home to more than 30 varieties of native and exotic animals and birds. It is a working ranch that maintains the animals for the enjoyment of our guests in a natural, protected setting. The Woolaroc Museum presents one of the world's most unique collections of Western art and artifacts; Native American pottery, baskets, beads, blankets and cultural art; historical displays; and one of the most complete collections of Colt firearms. Guests can also tour the Lodge, which was used as a place for Frank Phillips to entertain his friends and maintain business relationships. The Lodge abounds with tales of the parties, business events and wilder goings-on. Hours are Wednesday- Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. Memorial Day - Labor Day, 10 am - 5 pm. Open Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Please check the website for more info.
Address
1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd, Bartlesville, OK 74003-7171
Mobile
Website
http://www.woolaroc.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
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 : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 14:01
User Ratings
5.0 based on (642 reviews)
Reviews
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5Charrie S 5:00 PM Sep 14, 2021
Definitely worth the drive
Wow, had no idea this place even existed or what it entailed. The museum is spectacular with all the many Indian artifacts, paintings, etc. Plus, all the history of Phillips Petroleum with exhibits of airplanes, old trucks, etc. There is certainly something here for everyone. They also had a wonderful gift shop with unique items. The Welcome Center just opened this year with a beautiful sitting/conference room with a huge stained glass window, antlers covering the ceiling in the lobby and a small cafe. We also went into the lodge but the only part open is the living area. Everything else is roped off which was a bit disappointing but the guide was very informative and it was interesting to see all the mounted animal heads covering the walls.
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5WRHemp 5:00 PM Feb 17, 2023
A gem in Oklahoma.
Make sure to visit this “gem” in Oklahoma. An animal preserve, a museum, and a history of petroleum. After paying as all fee ( compared to other worthwhile museums) we drove across the”cattle guards” and son came across bison crossing lazily across our roadway. An absolute thrill for my grandson ( and secretly me, even though I spent grad time at the U of Montana). Continuing on our way we’re elk, water buffaloes, zebra, llamas, Shetland cattle, etc. Then came the well organized museum that had various rooms devoted to the history of the area, honoring Native Americans, western art, firearms collection, the life of Frank Phillips, a focus on petroleum, and the history of the company. Fascinating and engaging. My grandson is nine, and he was engaged and immersed in most of the offering. With his “ bag of rocks” from the gift shop , and a volume of information, my grandson declared the visit great…and I did too.
