Museums

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• Adair County Historical & Genealogical Association
  Adair
  District 2
• National Rod and Custom Car Hall of Fame
  Afton
  District 2

  Houses over 50 custom built exotic vehicles and related memorabilia of Darryl Starbird.

• Museum of the Western Prairie
  Altus
  District 3

  Chronicles the history of southwest Oklahoma, from geologic uplifts and ancient seas to irrigated farming and Altus Air Force Base.

• Cherokee Strip Museum Alva
  Alva
  District 3

  Collections of pioneer exhibits and Indian arts and artifacts.

• Anadarko Heritage Museum
  Anadarko
  District 3

  Collections include railroad memorabilia, American Indian dolls, military, and pioneer items.

• Wichita Tribal History Center
  Anadarko
  District 3

  Preserves the history of the Wichita Tribe.

• Greater Southwest Historical Museum
  Ardmore
  District 4

  Collects, preserves, and interprets the social, cultural and economic history of South-Central Oklahoma.

• Military Memorial Museum
  Ardmore
  District 4
• Woolaroc Museum
  Bartlesville
  District 3

  Presents one of America's most unique displays of Western Art and artifacts; Native American pottery, baskets, blankets, cultural art and much more.

• Billboard Museum Association
  Bethany
  District 5
• Putnam City Schools Museum
  Bethany
  District 5

  Enriches the public through the preservation and interpretation of the heritage of the Putnam City School District.

• Bixby Historical Society
  Bixby
  District 1

  Provides educational opportunities about the history of Bixby and the surrounding area.

• Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum
  Blackwell
  District 3

  Celebrates Blackwell and North Central Oklahoma from the Land Run to present day.

• Blackwell Public Library
  Blackwell
  District 3

  As an educational and cultural institution, the Blackwell Public Library welcomes exhibits and displays of interest, information and enlightenment to the community.

• Cimarron Heritage Center
  Boise City
  District 3
• Bristow Historical Society & Museum
  Bristow
  District 3

  Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Bristow, Oklahoma and the immediate surrounding area.

• The Museum Broken Arrow
  Broken Arrow
  District 1

  Gathers and preserves local and regional history and artifacts that enrich the heritage of Broken Arrow.

• Oklahoma Forest Heritage Center Museum
  Broken Bow
  District 2

  Historical documents, wood art, tools and more pertaining to forestry.

• Kiowa Tribe Museum
  Carnegie
  District 3
• D.W. Correll Museum
  Catoosa
  District 1

  Collection of antique automobiles restored by Correll, bottles, newspapers, rocks and gems.

• Route 66 Interpretive Center
  Chandler
  District 3
• Lincoln County Historical Society Museum of Pioneer History
  Chandler
  District 3
• Grady County Historical Society & Museum
  Chickasha
  District 4

  Grady County history, including early historical documents, records of early pioneers, railroads and more.

• J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum
  Claremore
  District 2

  Contains the single largest collection of guns in the world, as well as swords, knives, Civil War artifacts and more.

• Will Rogers Memorial Museum
  Claremore
  District 2

  Collects, preserves and shares the life, wisdom and humor of Will Rogers for all generations.

• Claremore Museum of History
  Claremore
  District 2

  Preserves the heritage of Claremore.

• Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
  Clinton
  District 3

  Journey through the history of the nation's most revered highway.

• Talbot Library and Museum
  Colcord
  District 2
• Lachenmeyer Arts Center
  Cushing
  District 3

   

• Drumright Historical Society Museum
  Drumright
  District 3

  Focused on the unique history of the first great oil discovery in Oklahoma.

• Stephens County Historical Museum
  Duncan
  District 4

  See history lessons in the form of vignettes showcasing life in an early day town.

• Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
  Duncan
  District 4

  Preserves the history, art and culture of the Chisholm Trail and the American West.

• Three Valley Museum
  Durant
  District 2
• Metcalfe Museum
  Durham
  District 3

  Artwork and artifacts depicting life during settlement in the region.

• Edmond Historical Society & Museum
  Edmond
  District 5

  Exhibits cover Edmond’s history from prehistoric times to the present.

• Laboratory of History Museum
  Edmond
  District 5

  Preserves and interprets the history of the University of Central Oklahoma within the broader historical context of the community, state, and the nation.

• Elk City Museum Complex
  Elk City
  District 3

  Complex includes National Route 66 Museum, National Transportation Museum, Old Town Museum, Farm and Ranch Museum, and Blacksmith Museum.

• Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center
  Enid
  District 3

  Tells stories of settlement on the Cherokee Strip.

• Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park
  Enid
  District 3

  Living memorial to Oklahoma veterans, past and present located at Woodring Regional Airport.

• Eufaula Area Museum
  Eufaula
  District 2

  Historical museum in the Eufaula area.

• Fort Towson Museums Association
  Fort Towson
  District 2
• Tillman County Historical Society & Pioneer Townsite Museum
  Frederick
  District 4

  Housed in the old Horse Creek School with historic clothing, music instruments, children's toys, machines, wartime items, family living items and ladies’ hats.

• Gene Autry Oklahoma Historical Society Museum
  Gene Autry
  District 4

  Collection of vintage cowboys in entertainment memorabilia from the 1920s to present day.

• No Man's Land Museum
  Goodwell
  District 3

  Variety of notable exhibits dedicated to preserving the history of the area, the Oklahoma panhandle.

• Har-Ber Village Museum
  Grove
  District 2

  An outdoor museum with artifacts from the earliest days of our nation’s founding.

• Territorial Capital Sports Museum
  Guthrie
  District 3

  Promotes Oklahoma's athletic heritage.

• Twin Cities Heritage Association Museum
  Hartshorne
  District 2
• Hennessey Public Library and Snyder Center
  Hennessey
  District 3

  The 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.

• Henryetta Historical Society
  Henryetta
  District 2

  Identify, collect, preserve and exhibit the superlative historical resources of Henryetta.

• General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
  Hobart
  District 3

  Facility developed to enhance decision making and inspire the next generation of leaders.

• Choctaw County Historical Society Frisco Depot Museum
  Hugo
  District 2

  Displays items of local and county-wide historical interest including a miniature railroad, a miniature five-ring circus and a moonshine still.

• McCurtain County Veteran's Memorial Museum
  Idabel
  District 2
• Museum of the Red River
  Idabel
  District 2

  Ethnographic and archaeological artifacts from the Caddo and Choctaw, and more.

• Chisholm Trail Museum & Governor A.J. Seay Mansion
  Kingfisher
  District 3

  Discover the history of this cattle trail, the early pioneer settlers, and the home of the 2nd Territorial Governor.

• Institute of the Great Plains
  Lawton
  District 4
• Museum of the Great Plains
  Lawton
  District 4

  Discover Lawton’s history and explore the settlement of the Great Plains.

• Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center
  Lawton
  District 4

  Provides a better understanding of the Comanche people through cultural items and history about the tribe.

• Willard Stone Museum
  Locust Grove
  District 2
• Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame
  Mangum
  District 3

  Preserves the knowledge, history and people of Old Greer County.

• Mannford Musuem
  Mannford
  District 3
• Tannehill Museum
  McAlester
  District 2
• McLoud Historical Society Museum and Heritage Center
  McLoud
  District 5
• Ottawa County Historical Society and Dobson Museum
  Miami
  District 2
• Shawnee Tribe Cultural Center
  Miami
  District 2

  Explore Shawnee culture. Listen to stories of the past, experience traditions now, help shape tomorrow.

• SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology
  Moore
  District 4

  Explores the form and function of the skeletal system.

• Muskogee War Memorial Park
  Muskogee
  District 2

  USS Batfish on display with related items and other WWII artifacts.

• Three Rivers Museum & Thomas-Foreman Historic Home
  Muskogee
  District 2

  Tells the story of settlement in the Three Rivers region, one of the earliest areas west of the Mississippi to be settled.

• Oklahoma STEAM Center
  Muskogee
  District 2

  Exposing learners of all ages to the excitement, power, and promise of science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics (STEAM).

• International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
  Norman
  District 4
• Cleveland County Historical Society & Moore-Lindsay Historical House
  Norman
  District 4

  Preserves the history of Cleveland County.

• Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive
  Norman
  District 4

  Committed to the preservation of historical materials illustrative of political discourse, making them available for academic and professional use.

• Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
  Norman
  District 4

  Provides a dynamic environment where people can discover meaning, pleasure and value in art.

• University of Oklahoma Libraries
  Norman
  District 4

  Develops 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.

• Sam Noble Museum
  Norman
  District 4

  Inspires minds to understand the natural and cultural world through collection-based discovery, interpretation and education.

• National Weather Museum & Science Center
  Norman
  District 4

  Traveling museum in development to enhance understanding of weather and climate.

• Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
  OKC
  District 5

  Helps 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.

• Oklahoma Railway Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Freight and passenger cars, steam engines, exhibits on railroad memorabilia; train rides available during specified periods.

• Museum of the Bible
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Opening 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.

• Oklahoma State Art Collection
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Visual anthology of the history of artistic expression in Oklahoma.

• American Banjo Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Honors the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo.

• American Fidelity Heritage Center
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Corporate archive

• The American Pigeon Museum and Library
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Collection of historic pigeon equipment: clocks, bands, trophies, plaques, paintings and photographs. 

• Oklahoma History Center
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history of geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more.

• Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Honors Oklahoma’s greatest sports figures.

• Daystar Foundation and Library
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Collects, cares for, and makes available books and memorabilia relating to the early days of Christian Science.

• Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Celebrates the history and achievements of women pilots around the world.

• Harn Homestead Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Outdoor museum located on original Land Run property that is home to unique collections of Oklahoma’s past.

• Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Heritage Gallery

• First Americans Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  A place for understanding, sharing and honoring the unique experience of the American Indian in Oklahoma.

• World Organization of China Painters
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Dedicated to the appreciation and enrichment of the fine art of painting on china/porcelain.

• Oklahoma Blues Consortium
  Oklahoma City
  District 5
• Oklahoma City Museum of Art
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Enriching lives through the visual arts.

• Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Remembers all those who were killed, those who survived, and those who were changed by the Oklahoma City bombing.

• Oklahoma City Zoo
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Preserves the earth’s natural resources, and conducts conservation programs that benefit animal and plant communities.  Also houses ZooZeum with history of zoo.

• Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund, Inc.
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Commissions original art in the state capitol representing various moments in Oklahoma’s history.

• Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Provides the community with quality, accessible and affordable arts programming and education.

• Overholser Mansion Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  This 1903 home stands as a tribute to one of Oklahoma City’s truly remarkable families.

• ARTSPACE at Untitled
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Designed to stimulate creative thought and new ideas through contemporary art.

• Oklahoma Historical Society
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Collects, preserves and shares the history of Oklahoma and its people since before statehood.

• Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Tells Oklahoma’s history through high-tech, interactive exhibits that celebrate the state’s most accomplished individuals.

• JRB Art Gallery at the Elms
  Oklahoma City
  District 5
• Museum of Horseshoeing
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  See the tools, life and products of the horse shoers' world along with an extensive collection of the horse shoer in art.

• Science Museum Oklahoma
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Enriching people’s lives by reveling the wonder and relevance of Science.

• National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
  Oklahoma City
  District 5

  Collects, preserves, and exhibits Western history, art and culture.

• Oologah Historical Society Museum
  Oologah
  District 2

  Housed in an 1890 building, the museum contains artifacts from local pioneer families and ranchers.

• Osage Nation Museum
  Pawhuska
  District 3

  Educates the public about the history, customs and traditions of the Osage people.
• Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum
  Pawnee
  District 3

  Original mansion of Wild West entertainer Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie.

• E.W. Marland Estate
  Ponca City
  District 3

  Showcases 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.

• LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey
  Poteau
  District 2

  Acquires, documents and displays artifacts and other items related to the history of LeFlore County and its citizens.

• D.C. Minner Rentiesville Museum and Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame
  Rentiesville/Checotah
  District 2

  Recognizes and documents the work of important Oklahoma blues artists. Home of the Dusk ‘til Dawn Blues Festival.

• Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Musuem
  Sand Springs
  District 1

  Connects the local area’s past, present and future though the preservation of cultural heritage and arts.

• Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum
  Sapulpa
  District 3

  Features vintage cars and exhibits about Route 66 as well as a 66-foot-tall gas pump.

• Sapulpa Historical Society Museums
  Sapulpa
  District 3

  Preserves the history of Sapulpa and maintains the Sapulpa Historical Museum, Sapulpa Fire Museum and the Waite Phillips-Barnsdall Filling Station Museum.

• Shortgrass Country Museum
  Sayre
  District 3

  Beautiful historic building featuring exhibits on all aspects of early-day life on the short-grass prairie.

• Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
  Seminole
  District 5

  Family destination where children can role-play in a variety of career opportunities and discover a world of fun through interactive play.

• Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center
  Shawnee
  District 5

  Serves to educate tribal members and the public through diverse cultural materials.

• Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
  Shawnee
  District 5

  Permanent collections include Egyptian, Greek and Roman objects, Renaissance art, Native American, Oceanic and more.

• Pottawatomie County Museum
  Shawnee
  District 5

  Collections from the Pottawatomie Historical Society housed in a historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot.

• Spencer Historical Society
  Spencer
  District 5
• Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
  Spiro
  District 2
• National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
  Stillwater
  District 3

  A focal point for preserving the heritage of the sport, recognizing extraordinary achievements and encouraging youth to aspire to lofty goals.

• Oklahoma State University Museum of Art
  Stillwater
  District 3

  The collection offers a survey of global trends in the modern world, from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth.

• Oklahoma WONDERtorium
  Stillwater
  District 3

  Children’s museum that provides an environment of interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs that spark wonder and a love of learning for a lifetime.

• Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar
  Stillwater
  District 3

  Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

• Chickasaw Cultural Center
  Sulphur
  District 4

  Reflects the vision, imagination, resilience and spirit of the Chickasaw people.

• Temple Museum Association
  Temple
  District 4

  Focuses on the history of Temple, from dinosaurs to the B&O Cash Store to modern day.

• Chickasaw Nation Museums and Historic Sites
  Tishomingo
  District 2

  Honors and preserves the history and traditions of the Chickasaw people

• Johnston County Museum of History & Chickasaw Bank Museum
  Tishomingo
  District 2

  Located in the R.M. Harris Building, on the National Register of Historic Places, preserves the building and history of Johnston County.

• Philbrook Museum of Art
  Tulsa
  District 1

  With art collections from around the world, the museum offers an array of opportunities to shop, dine, and enjoy of beauty of fine art.

• Gilcrease Museum
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Preserves and studies American art and history with collections from the American West, Native Americans and more.

• Discovery Lab
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Inspiring children, connecting families, and building community through exploration, exhibits, programming and play.

• The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Educates about the Jewish experience in Oklahoma, the US and the world through exhibitions and programs on Jewish culture, history, religion and art.

• Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Chronicles the aerospace heritage of Tulsa, including early aviators, the Tulsa Municipal Airport, American Airlines, North American, Boeing and much more.

• Greenwood Cultural Center & Mable B. Little Heritage House
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Preserves 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.

• Tulsa Fire Museum
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Preserving the history of the Tulsa Fire Department.

• Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
  Tulsa
  District 1

  Focuses on building, preserving, and presenting a broad based general collection of Tulsa’s history.

• Eastern Trails Museum
  Vinita
  District 2
• Stafford Air and Space Museum
  Weatherford
  District 3

  Collections 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.

• Seminole Nation Museum
  Wewoka
  District 5

  Documents and interprets the history and culture of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the community of Wewoka.

• Wilson Historical Museum
  Wilson
  District 4
• Plains Indians & Pioneers Museum
  Woodward
  District 3

  Collects, preserves and interprets the history of Northwest Oklahoma.