Oklahoma Museums
Sort this list by: Museum Name, City or District
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Adair
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Oklahoma City
District 5Honors the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo.
- American Fidelity Heritage CenterOklahoma City
District 5Corporate archive
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Anadarko
District 3Collections include railroad memorabilia, American Indian dolls, military, and pioneer items.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Heritage Gallery
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Oklahoma City
District 5Designed to stimulate creative thought and new ideas through contemporary art.
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Bethany
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Bixby
District 1Provides educational opportunities about the history of Bixby and the surrounding area.
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Blackwell
District 3As an educational and cultural institution, the Blackwell Public Library welcomes exhibits and displays of interest, information and enlightenment to the community.
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Bristow
District 3Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Bristow, Oklahoma and the immediate surrounding area.
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Alva
District 3Collections of pioneer exhibits and Indian arts and artifacts.
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Enid
District 3Tells stories of settlement on the Cherokee Strip.
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Sulphur
District 4Reflects the vision, imagination, resilience and spirit of the Chickasaw people.
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Tishomingo
District 2Honors and preserves the history and traditions of the Chickasaw people
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Kingfisher
District 3Discover the history of this cattle trail, the early pioneer settlers, and the home of the 2nd Territorial Governor.
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Hugo
District 2Displays items of local and county-wide historical interest including a miniature railroad, a miniature five-ring circus and a moonshine still.
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Shawnee
District 5Serves to educate tribal members and the public through diverse cultural materials.
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Claremore
District 2Preserves the heritage of Claremore.
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Norman
District 4Preserves the history of Cleveland County.
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Lawton
District 4Provides a better understanding of the Comanche people through cultural items and history about the tribe.
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Rentiesville/Checotah
District 2Recognizes and documents the work of important Oklahoma blues artists. Home of the Dusk ‘til Dawn Blues Festival.
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Catoosa
District 1Collection of antique automobiles restored by Correll, bottles, newspapers, rocks and gems.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Collects, cares for, and makes available books and memorabilia relating to the early days of Christian Science.
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Tulsa
District 1Inspiring children, connecting families, and building community through exploration, exhibits, programming and play.
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Drumright
District 3Focused on the unique history of the first great oil discovery in Oklahoma.
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Ponca City
District 3Showcases fine art, but is an architectural masterpiece in its own right. The grounds tell the story of the Marland Family, and the oil boom that made Ponca City what it is today.
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Vinita
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Edmond
District 5Exhibits cover Edmond’s history from prehistoric times to the present.
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Elk City
District 3Complex includes National Route 66 Museum, National Transportation Museum, Old Town Museum, Farm and Ranch Museum, and Blacksmith Museum.
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Eufaula
District 2Historical museum in the Eufaula area.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Dedicated to the recovery, preservation, and promotion of the judicial history of the Western District.
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Norman
District 4Provides a dynamic environment where people can discover meaning, pleasure and value in art.
- Frontier Heritage CenterArdmore
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Gene Autry
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Hobart
District 3Facility developed to enhance decision making and inspire the next generation of leaders.
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Tulsa
District 1Preserves and studies American art and history with collections from the American West, Native Americans and more.
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Chickasha
District 4Grady County history, including early historical documents, records of early pioneers, railroads and more.
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Ardmore
District 4Collects, preserves, and interprets the social, cultural and economic history of South-Central Oklahoma.
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Tulsa
District 1Preserves African-American heritage and promotes positive images of the African-American community by providing educational and cultural experiences; promoting intercultural exchange; and encouraging cultural tourism.
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Grove
District 2An outdoor museum with artifacts from the earliest days of our nation’s founding.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Outdoor museum located on original Land Run property that is home to unique collections of Oklahoma’s past.
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Sapulpa
District 3Features vintage cars and exhibits about Route 66 as well as a 66-foot-tall gas pump.
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Shawnee
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Hennessey
District 3The Snyder Center, located in the Hennessey Public Library, is an archival collection point for local history, photos, letters, newspapers and other historical documents unique to the Chisholm Trail historical area.
- Institute of the Great PlainsLawton
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Norman
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Claremore
District 2Contains the single largest collection of guns in the world, as well as swords, knives, Civil War artifacts and more.
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Seminole
District 5Family destination where children can role-play in a variety of career opportunities and discover a world of fun through interactive play.
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Norman
District 4Committed to the preservation of historical materials illustrative of political discourse, making them available for academic and professional use.
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Carnegie
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Edmond
District 5Preserves and interprets the history of the University of Central Oklahoma within the broader historical context of the community, state, and the nation.
- Lachenmeyer Arts CenterCushing
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Poteau
District 2Acquires, documents and displays artifacts and other items related to the history of LeFlore County and its citizens.
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Chandler
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Shawnee
District 5Permanent collections include Egyptian, Greek and Roman objects, Renaissance art, Native American, Oceanic and more.
- Mannford MusuemMannford
District 3 - McCurtain County Veteran's Memorial MuseumIdabel
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McLoud
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Langston
District 3Langston University library specializing in African and African-American books, newspapers, videos, art and film.
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Durham
District 3Artwork and artifacts depicting life during settlement in the region.
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Ardmore
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Okmulgee
District 2Museum in the planning phase and will tell the many stories of the Muscogee people when complete.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Opening in fall of 2017 in Washington, D.C., the museum will provide guests with an immersive and personalized experience as they explore the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.
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Lawton
District 4Discover Lawton’s history and explore the settlement of the Great Plains.
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Idabel
District 2Ethnographic and archaeological artifacts from the Caddo and Choctaw, and more.
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Altus
District 3Chronicles the history of southwest Oklahoma, from geologic uplifts and ancient seas to irrigated farming and Altus Air Force Base.
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Muskogee
District 2USS Batfish on display with related items and other WWII artifacts.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Collects, preserves, and exhibits Western history, art and culture.
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Afton
District 2Houses over 50 custom built exotic vehicles and related memorabilia of Darryl Starbird.
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Norman
District 4Traveling museum in development to enhance understanding of weather and climate.
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Stillwater
District 3A focal point for preserving the heritage of the sport, recognizing extraordinary achievements and encouraging youth to aspire to lofty goals.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Celebrates the history and achievements of women pilots around the world.
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Goodwell
District 3Variety of notable exhibits dedicated to preserving the history of the area, the Oklahoma panhandle.
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Nowata
District 2 - Oklahoma Blues ConsortiumOklahoma City
District 5 -
Oklahoma City
District 5Enriching lives through the visual arts.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Remembers all those who were killed, those who survived, and those who were changed by the Oklahoma City bombing.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Preserves the earth’s natural resources, and conducts conservation programs that benefit animal and plant communities. Also houses ZooZeum with history of zoo.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Provides the community with quality, accessible and affordable arts programming and education.
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Broken Bow
District 2Historical documents, wood art, tools and more pertaining to forestry.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Tells Oklahoma’s history through high-tech, interactive exhibits that celebrate the state’s most accomplished individuals.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Collects, preserves and shares the history of Oklahoma and its people since before statehood.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history of geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Freight and passenger cars, steam engines, exhibits on railroad memorabilia; train rides available during specified periods.
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Clinton
District 3Journey through the history of the nation's most revered highway.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Honors Oklahoma’s greatest sports figures.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Visual anthology of the history of artistic expression in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Commissions original art in the state capitol representing various moments in Oklahoma’s history.
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Stillwater
District 3The collection offers a survey of global trends in the modern world, from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth.
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Muskogee
District 2Exposing learners of all ages to the excitement, power, and promise of science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics (STEAM).
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OKC
District 5Helps artists throughout the state realize their potential through education, exposure and funding; promotes public interest in the arts and helps people of all ages understand the visual arts.
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Stillwater
District 3Children’s museum that provides an environment of interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs that spark wonder and a love of learning for a lifetime.
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Mangum
District 3Preserves the knowledge, history and people of Old Greer County.
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Pawhuska
District 3Educates the public about the history, customs and traditions of the Osage people. -
Miami
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Oklahoma City
District 5This 1903 home stands as a tribute to one of Oklahoma City’s truly remarkable families.
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Pawnee
District 3Original mansion of Wild West entertainer Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie.
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Tulsa
District 1With art collections from around the world, the museum offers an array of opportunities to shop, dine, and enjoy of beauty of fine art.
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Woodward
District 3Collects, preserves and interprets the history of Northwest Oklahoma.
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Shawnee
District 5Collections from the Pottawatomie Historical Society housed in a historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot.
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Bethany
District 5Enriches the public through the preservation and interpretation of the heritage of the Putnam City School District.
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Chandler
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Norman
District 4Inspires minds to understand the natural and cultural world through collection-based discovery, interpretation and education.
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Sand Springs
District 1Connects the local area’s past, present and future though the preservation of cultural heritage and arts.
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Sapulpa
District 3Preserves the history of Sapulpa and maintains the museum.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Enriching people’s lives by reveling the wonder and relevance of Science.
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Wewoka
District 5Documents and interprets the history and culture of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the community of Wewoka.
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Miami
District 2Explore Shawnee culture. Listen to stories of the past, experience traditions now, help shape tomorrow.
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Sayre
District 3Beautiful historic building featuring exhibits on all aspects of early-day life on the short-grass prairie.
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Moore
District 4Explores the form and function of the skeletal system.
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Spencer
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Spiro
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Weatherford
District 3Collections of air and space exhibits, an interactive aviation gallery, more than 20 historic aircraft, unique space flight artifacts, Gen. Thomas P. Stafford information and more.
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Duncan
District 4See history lessons in the form of vignettes showcasing life in an early day town.
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Stillwater
District 3Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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Watonga
District 3Home of Oklahoma’s sixth territorial governor built in 1907.
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Colcord
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McAlester
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Temple
District 4Focuses on the history of Temple, from dinosaurs to the B&O Cash Store to modern day.
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Guthrie
District 3Promotes Oklahoma's athletic heritage.
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Oklahoma City
District 5A place for understanding, sharing and honoring the unique experience of the American Indian in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Collection of historic pigeon equipment: clocks, bands, trophies, plaques, paintings and photographs.
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Broken Arrow
District 1Gathers and preserves local and regional history and artifacts that enrich the heritage of Broken Arrow.
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Tulsa
District 1Educates about the Jewish experience in Oklahoma, the US and the world through exhibitions and programs on Jewish culture, history, religion and art.
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Muskogee
District 2Tells the story of settlement in the Three Rivers region, one of the earliest areas west of the Mississippi to be settled.
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Durant
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Frederick
District 4Housed in the old Horse Creek School with historic clothing, music instruments, children's toys, machines, wartime items, family living items and ladies’ hats.
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Blackwell
District 3Celebrates Blackwell and North Central Oklahoma from the Land Run to present day.
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Tulsa
District 1Chronicles the aerospace heritage of Tulsa, including early aviators, the Tulsa Municipal Airport, American Airlines, North American, Boeing and much more.
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Tulsa
District 1Preserving the history of the Tulsa Fire Department.
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Tulsa
District 1Focuses on building, preserving, and presenting a broad based general collection of Tulsa’s history.
- U.S. Army Fires Center of ExcellenceFort Sill
District 4Oversees the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum, and the U.S. Air Defense Artillery Museum.
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Norman
District 4Develops and maintains programs that provide access to the informational resources necessary to fulfill the academic, research, artistic, scholarly and community leadership objectives of the University.
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Weatherford
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Anadarko
District 3Preserves the history of the Wichita Tribe.
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Claremore
District 2Collects, preserves and shares the life, wisdom and humor of Will Rogers for all generations.
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Wilson
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Enid
District 3Living memorial to Oklahoma veterans, past and present located at Woodring Regional Airport.
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Bartlesville
District 3Presents one of America's most unique displays of Western Art and artifacts; Native American pottery, baskets, blankets, cultural art and much more.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Dedicated to the appreciation and enrichment of the fine art of painting on china/porcelain.
