Browse Museums

Ada Arts & Heritage Center
Ada, Oklahoma

Art, Culture

The Ada Arts & Heritage Center is the former library for the city of Ada. It now provides a venue for cultural and community events.

American Banjo Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Art, Culture, General, History, Specialized

The American Banjo Museum is a national treasure in downtown Oklahoma City. The American Banjo Museum is a world-class facility dedicated to preserving and promoting the music and heritage of America's native musical instrument - the banjo. With over 300 banjos the museum presents the history and evolution of the banjo with interpretive exhibits and displays.

Ataloa Lodge Museum
Muskogee, Oklahoma

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, University

A very large private collection of American Indian Art/Utilaterian items from every corner of Native America. The historic Ataloa Lodge Museum offers one of the finest collections of American Indian art and life-ways in the United States, and each season on its grounds holds its own unique beauty.

Cherokee Strip Museum
Perry, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Park

This is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma. We have many artifacts of the Cherokee Strip land run of 1893 and histroy of the area up through the present. This includes history and artifacts from the local WWII prisoner of war camp. The museum is housed in the old hospital building, taking up 2 floors. We also have an annex building, a barn, and the old school house, as well as a large amount of old farming equipment on display on the grounds.

Cheyenne-Arapahoe Museum & Archives
Canton, Oklahoma

Culture, History

Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West
Duncan, Oklahoma

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Specialized

Not your Average Rusty-Dusty Museum! See the Old West in a Whole New Way. We like to do things a little differently at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA.

Choctaw County Historical Society
Hugo, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Choctaw County Historical Society (CCHS) was incorporated in 1977 for "the purpose of establishing a museum where historical artifacts can be displayed for the edification of the general populace to include school children." The Frisco Depot Museum was subsequently established in the old Frisco Depot and a public park in front of the depot (Frisco Depot Park) and an RV Park & Club House behind the depot were added.

Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Military

The Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum is the most complete Indian Wars frontier Army fort still in existance. It has 36 historic buildings dating from 1869-1875, along with a diverse collection focused on the history of Fort Sill, the Frontier Army, regional settlement and Native Americans.

Frisco Depot and Museum
Hugo, Oklahoma

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Natural History

The two-floor Frisco Depot and Museum is part of the Harvey House Girls and maintains a large collection of Choctaw County, OK, history of businesses and families.

Greater Southwest Historical Museum
Ardmore, Oklahoma

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

Step through the front door of the Greater Southwest Historical Museum and you immediately enter South-Central Oklahoma's history. The museum is housed in Ardmore's former Oklahoma National Guard Armory. This native sandstone building was constructed by the WPA in 1936 and houses two other organizations. Within these historic walls you will find exhibits detailing the area's history from the mid 1800's to the present. The Museum tells the fascinating story of human settlement in South-Central Oklahoma, from early Native American history, to the farmers, ranchers and townspeople who built strong communities in the region. The Military Memorial Museum exhibits military history from the American Revolution through Desert Storm.

Alfalfa County Museum & Historical Society
Cherokee, Oklahoma

Cemetery, Culture, General, Historical Society, Library

Family Histories, Alfalfa County History Book, Alfalfa County Cemetery Book, Pictures. The Historical Society has a Microfilm Reader/Printer located at the museum. Limited Obituaries of Alfalfa County Deaths.

Apache Historical Society
Apache, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Originally built in 1901-02, this two story sandstone structure housed the Apache State Bank offices and other businesses throughout the years. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it now houses the museum, which displays local history including period clothing and antique furniture, books, more than 600 local photographs, original bank fixtures, art, medical and dental equipment, and other collections and memorabilia of many past citizens of Apache. Other group services can include a tour of the Mo Betta shirt factory. Admission is free, but donations accepted. Credit to Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department.

Cherokee Strip Museum
Perry, Oklahoma

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Located on five acres of land about an hour north of Oklahoma City, the Cherokee Strip Museum provides an opportunity to explore the remarkable events and people who made up the history of the Cherokee Outlet.

Cheyenne Cultural Center, Inc.
Clinton, Oklahoma

Culture

Chickasaw Nation Cultural Center
Ada, Oklahoma

Culture, History

Choate House Museum
Indianola, Oklahoma

Culture

Comanche National Museum
Lawton, Oklahoma

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Specialized

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) is an entity of the great Comanche Nation and offers visitors a glimpse of traditional cultural items and detailed history about the tribe.

Fort Washita Military Park
Durant, Oklahoma

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Military, Park

A 150-acre site containing the well-preserved, partially restored remains of an American Indian fort built in 1842. The fort was utilized by the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians for protection from the Plains Indians, and by pioneers traveling westward. It was last occupied by the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute & Museum
Hobart, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Located in the southwest Oklahoma town of Hobart, the current museum is housed in recently-renovated historic downtown buildings. The 9,500 square foot facility includes a gift shop, a show room and display gallery that showcases items from General Frank's personal collection. The museum's theme of Leadership, Patriotism and Service is shared through many unique items, one-of-a-kind pieces, top secret videos and by the life lessons learned by General Tommy Franks.

Harn Homestead Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Park

Visitors share in the abundance of a territorial farm, the brilliance of a one-room school house, the grace of a Victorian home, and the waste-not want-not ethic of a territorial farm family. There is no place else in Oklahoma that can offer this experience which captures the spirit of the brave men, women, and children who settled this state.

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