Museums
Download a list of all museums in Oklahoma by: Name | City | District
#MuseumsFromHome and Teacher Resources We know that visiting a museum in person is preferable and an awesome experience but not always possible. Oklahoma museums have been creative in bringing their museums to the public through a variety of virtual programs and engagements. You can find the growing list of Oklahoma #MuseumsFromHome activities as well as teacher resoures here.
The list below are OMA Institutional members.
Sort this list by: Museum Name, City or District
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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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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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Tulsa
District 1Opening May 2022
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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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Geary
District 3Housed in a unique 1903 building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum has themed rooms, a wide variety of artifacts and the area’s first log jail that was used prior to 1909.
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Alva
District 3Historically significant articles and artifacts which relate to the geographic region of Northwest Oklahoma known as the Cherokee Outlet.
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Perry
District 3Explore the remarkable events and people who made up the history of the Cherokee Outlet.
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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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Duncan
District 4Preserves the history, art and culture of the Chisholm Trail and the American West.
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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 2Dedicated to railroad history and items of local and county-wide historical interest.
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Tuskahoma
District 2Displays on Choctaw history before European contact, the Trail of Tears, Choctaw life in Oklahoma, the Lighthorsemen, the Choctaw Code Talkers, Choctaw basketry, a gift shop selling Choctaw-made artwork, and much more.
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Boise City
District 3Preserves the natural, historic and artistic heritage of Cimarron County and the area.
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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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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 of Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Shares the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans and the 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma.
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Davis
District 4Impressive collection of “History of Wheels” including a teal ’56 Chevy half-ton pickup.
- Fort Towson Museums AssociationFort Towson
District 2Museum is in the works and not yet open to the public.
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Norman
District 4Provides a dynamic environment where people can discover meaning, pleasure and value in art.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Devoted to providing private funds to maintain and improve the beauty of the Oklahoma State Capitol and its iconic works of art.
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Gene Autry
District 4Collection of vintage cowboys in entertainment memorabilia from the 1920s to present day.
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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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Ardmore
District 4Encourages and supports participation, education and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts by all.
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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 Sam and Burla Synder History 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.
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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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Henryetta
District 2Identify, collect, preserve and exhibit the superlative historical resources of Henryetta.
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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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Tishomingo
District 2Preservation and exhibition of historical memorabilia and artifacts. The Chickasaw Bank Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Jones
District 5Preserves and shares the historical heritage of Jones, Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Presents a diverse roster of emerging, established, and internationally exhibited artists who create in a wide range of media.
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Oklahoma City
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Carnegie
District 3Protects, preserves, and perpetuates the Kiowa way.
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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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Okmulgee
District 2Preserves artifacts and history of the former Okmulgee Colored Hospital building.
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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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Enid
District 3Cultural center tied to the exiled Ethnic Citizens of the former 5 Civilized Tribes, as official keepers of their collective ancestral story.
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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.
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Mannford
District 3 - McCurtain County Veteran's Memorial MuseumIdabel
District 2 - McLoud Historical Society Museum and Heritage CenterMcLoud
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Medicine Park
District 4Conservation through education - bringing people, nature and science together.
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Meeker
District 3Discover the stories of key community members and interesting nuggets of times past.
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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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Minco
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Okmulgee
District 2As a gathering place for both teaching and learning, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Cultural Center & Archives will bring generations together to be immersed in the living culture of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
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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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Oklahoma City
District 5Collects, preserves, and exhibits Western history, art and culture.
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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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Altus
District 3Built to resemble the 1920s-era Wigwam Movie Theater that was once located there, the gallery promotes Oklahoma artists and art.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Celebrates the history and achievements of women pilots around the world.
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Goodwell
District 3Dedicated to preserving and representing the history of Oklahoma’s Panhandle.
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Nowata
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Okeene
District 3Preserving the history and historical buildings of Okeene.
- Oklahoma Blues ConsortiumOklahoma City
District 5Museum is in the works and not yet open to the public.
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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 5Traveling museum project featuring the history of the freedmen.
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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
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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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Oklahoma City
District 5Promotes public interest in the arts and helps people of all ages understand the visual arts.
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Mangum
District 3Preserves the knowledge, history and people of Old Greer County.
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Oologah
District 2Housed in an 1890 building, the museum contains artifacts from local pioneer families and ranchers.
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Miami
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Pawnee
District 3Original mansion of Wild West entertainer Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie.
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Pawnee
District 3Preserves the history and culture of Pawnee County and is the headquarters for Dick Tracy.
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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 the 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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Enid
District 3Preserve and present the history of railroading in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
District 5Advancing the understanding and continuation of traditional and contemporary Native culture and art.
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Chandler
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Locust Grove
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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 Sapulpa Historical Museum, Sapulpa Fire Museum and the Waite Phillips-Barnsdall Filling Station 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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Durant
District 2Exists to inspire future generations to hold sacred the enduring beauty of Southeastern’s Native American Art collection.
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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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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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Ponca City
District 3Features tribal displays, traveling exhibits, artwork and other educational material.
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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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Colcord
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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 3Dedicated to the collection and preservation of Masonic Artifacts and Books with a particular emphasis on those items related to the history of Freemasonry in Oklahoma.
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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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Oklahoma City
District 5Features a selection of venomous snakes and lizards from around the world as well as all of the venomous snakes of Oklahoma.
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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
District 2Named after the book Queen of the Three Valleys by Henry McCreary, which is about Durant, the museum focuses on the history of Bryan County.
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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.
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Hartshorne
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Fort Sill
District 4Oversees the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum, the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum, and the U.S. Army 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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Oklahoma City
District 5Home of the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum with information on the sport’s greatest athletes and their accomplishments.
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Duncan
District 4The Foreman Prairie House stands as one of the earliest examples of the Prairie Style School of Architecture made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Wagoner
District 1The story of early Wagoner history seen through photographs and personal items.
- Washington Irving Trail MuseumRipley
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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.
