Oklahoma Museums
Oklahoma is a state with more than its fair share of history and places of interest. Therefore, it's only appropriate that the state should be filled with museums for the public to enjoy. Below, I have tried to profile several cities and the excellent museums located within their city limits.
Ponca City, Oklahoma - Located in North Central Oklahoma (in Kay County), Ponca City is home to 29,948 residents. It is also home to numerous places of interest.
First up is the Pioneer Woman Museum. This museum is all about keeping alive the memory of women who made a significant contribution to the history of the state. There's even a 30-foot bronze statue to commemorate the deeds of such women. There are craft demonstrations, exhibits, and even a collection of gowns worn by the First Ladies of Oklahoma.
Additionally, ConocoPhillips has announced plans to build a 5 million dollar museum across from its large Ponca City refinery. The Conoco Museum will feature artifacts, photographs, and other historical items related to the petroleum industry. A sister museum is also scheduled to be opened in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Muskogee, Oklahoma - With a population of 38,310, Muskogee is the 11th largest city in Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Muskogee County.
The Three Rivers Museum preserves the multi-ethnic history of the American Frontier where the Arkansas, Grand, and Verdigris Rivers meet. The museum is open from 10am till 5pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for students.
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum is dedicated to preserving the art, culture, and history of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes. There is an extensive collection of Native-American art.
The Ataloa Lodge Museum offers a fine collection of American Indian artifacts. A trip to this museum will immerse you in the culture of the various tribes (and the museum's director is also an excellent flute player!).
There's also the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, where great native Oklahomans have been inducted since 1997.
Norman, Oklahoma - Part of the Oklahoma City metroplex, Norman is best known as the home of the University of Oklahoma.
There are two particular museums which stand out in Norman. The first is the Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art. In 2001, it received the Weitzenhoffer Collection, the most important collection of impressionist art to ever be given to an American university (including works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir, Pissarro, and Mary Cassatt.
The second is the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Operated by the University of Oklahoma, this museum includes a Native American gallery, fossil and dinosaur skeletons from around the world. In all, the museum has over 6 million items.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Filled with museums, Oklahoma City is the capital of the state and the most populous city in Oklahoma. Some of the many museums which can be found are Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City National Memorial (to honor the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing), The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Omniplex Science Museum.
It also happens that all of these cities are home to excellent casinos and bingo halls. After seeing all the culture and history that Oklahoma has to offer, why not do a bit of gambling and leave some of your money in the state? After all, it's an excellent way to give back.
Ponca City, Oklahoma - Located in North Central Oklahoma (in Kay County), Ponca City is home to 29,948 residents. It is also home to numerous places of interest.
First up is the Pioneer Woman Museum. This museum is all about keeping alive the memory of women who made a significant contribution to the history of the state. There's even a 30-foot bronze statue to commemorate the deeds of such women. There are craft demonstrations, exhibits, and even a collection of gowns worn by the First Ladies of Oklahoma.
Additionally, ConocoPhillips has announced plans to build a 5 million dollar museum across from its large Ponca City refinery. The Conoco Museum will feature artifacts, photographs, and other historical items related to the petroleum industry. A sister museum is also scheduled to be opened in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Muskogee, Oklahoma - With a population of 38,310, Muskogee is the 11th largest city in Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Muskogee County.
The Three Rivers Museum preserves the multi-ethnic history of the American Frontier where the Arkansas, Grand, and Verdigris Rivers meet. The museum is open from 10am till 5pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for students.
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum is dedicated to preserving the art, culture, and history of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes. There is an extensive collection of Native-American art.
The Ataloa Lodge Museum offers a fine collection of American Indian artifacts. A trip to this museum will immerse you in the culture of the various tribes (and the museum's director is also an excellent flute player!).
There's also the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, where great native Oklahomans have been inducted since 1997.
Norman, Oklahoma - Part of the Oklahoma City metroplex, Norman is best known as the home of the University of Oklahoma.
There are two particular museums which stand out in Norman. The first is the Fred Jones, Jr. Museum of Art. In 2001, it received the Weitzenhoffer Collection, the most important collection of impressionist art to ever be given to an American university (including works by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir, Pissarro, and Mary Cassatt.
The second is the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Operated by the University of Oklahoma, this museum includes a Native American gallery, fossil and dinosaur skeletons from around the world. In all, the museum has over 6 million items.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Filled with museums, Oklahoma City is the capital of the state and the most populous city in Oklahoma. Some of the many museums which can be found are Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City National Memorial (to honor the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing), The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Omniplex Science Museum.
It also happens that all of these cities are home to excellent casinos and bingo halls. After seeing all the culture and history that Oklahoma has to offer, why not do a bit of gambling and leave some of your money in the state? After all, it's an excellent way to give back.
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