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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.

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.

Arbuckle Historical Society of Murray County Museum - Sulphur, OK branch
Sulphur, Oklahoma

Children's, History, Historic House, Historical Society

THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED TO REPAIR DAMAGE FROM THE TORNADO ON APRIL 27, 2024. WE HOPE TO OPEN SOMETIME IN 2025.

Bank of the Chickasaw National Museum
Tishomingo, Oklahoma

History

Bixby Historical Society
Bixby, Oklahoma

Cemetery, Church, General, History, Historical Society

Caddo Indian Territory Mus. & Lib.
Caddo, Oklahoma

History, Science

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-Arapahoe Museum & Archives
Canton, Oklahoma

Culture, History

Chickasaw Nation Cultural Center
Ada, Oklahoma

Culture, History

Chisholm Trail Historical Museum
Kingfisher, Oklahoma

History

Anadarko Basin Museum
Elk City, Oklahoma

History

Arbuckle Historical Museum
Sulphur, Oklahoma

History

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.

Bartlesville Area History Museum
Bartlesville, Oklahoma

History

Broken Arrow Historical Society
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

We have a professionally-designed gallery, with 14 interactive and themed exhibits. We wanted vistors to say "Wow" upon entering the gallery, and they do! They are greeted by a Civil War era log cabin that tells the story of a Medal of Honor recipient, Ernest Childers of Broken Arrow, and 3 generations of his family.

Canadian County Historical Museum
El Reno, Oklahoma

History

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.

Chickasaw Council House Museum
Tishomingo, Oklahoma

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 Chief's House
Swink, Oklahoma

History, Historic House

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

February 2 - 6, 2025

Las Vegas, Nevada

Public Lands Alliance 2025 Convention and Trade Show

Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hosted by: Public Lands Alliance

The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues. The 2025 Convention and Trade Show will take place Sunday, February 2 - Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV

Connect with peers, explore the latest in public lands products, and return inspired with new strategies and resources for success in conservation and visitor engagement

Our annual Convention and Trade Show (PLA) is the premier gathering for leaders in the public lands sector to network, gain essential tools, and explore products that enhance the visitor experience and support conservation, preservation, and enrichment efforts.

For more information, please call 301-946-9475.

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

Knoxville, Tennessee

2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

Tuesday, March 11 - Friday, March 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Hosted by: Tennessee Association of Museums

Tennessee museums are full of hope. But how are they turning hope into reality

With the Semiquincentennial quickly approaching in 2026, the state's museum community if approaching a turning point, and is now a great time to take stock and develop a vision for the future

The Tennessee Association of Museums' 64th Annual Conference in Knoxville will challenge the state's museums to think ahead and share their hopes, the best practices and strategies for turning those hoes into realities, and the rewards that come from aspirational thinking

The 2025 TAM Annual Conference will take place at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, TN.

For more information, please call 615-495-3354 or email hawkins@aaslh.org.

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