Tulsa Area History
Museums & Cultural Centers
Arkansas River Historical Society
The Society, established in 1981, seeks to preserve the history and increase public awareness of the Arkansas River and the development of its basin. Through the
acquisition, research, interpretation and display or artifacts, and the development of educational programs, the River's contributions to the future will be secured
through the preservation of its past.
Collinsville Newspaper Museum
A collection of Collinsville (OK) newspapers dating back to 1902.
Gilcrease Museum
Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum is one of the country's best facilities for the
preservation and study of American art and history. The museum's charm, beauty
and art collections draw thousands of visitors from around the world to the hills
just northwest of downtown Tulsa for a glimpse into the past.
Greenwood
Cultural Center
The purpose of the Center is educational and charitable. It exists
to preserve and perpetuate the African American culture and heritage. It
strives to be a center for the cultural interaction among residents
who live in the City and County of Tulsa and across the State of Oklahoma,
and to provide educational and charitable opportunities for the same.
Ida Dennie
Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
The Willis Museum mainly houses the thirty-plus years collection of dolls and toys
gathered by Mrs. Ida Dennie Willis, retired Tulsa teacher. It also features other
collections, including Mrs. Fannie Hill's "One Thousand Dolls," Buena V. Green's Collection
of Native American dolls and artifacts, Eddie Faye Gates' ethnic and advertising dolls and
Carl Smith's handcrafted, miniature houses and Gypsy caravan.
Main Street Toy Train Museum
Located in Sand Springs; a collection of Lionel trains along with an in-progress replica of Sand Springs and Tulsa with model streetcars.
Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is an 18-acre, 215,000 square-foot learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history of geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more.
Owasso Historical Museum
"Owasso" is an Osage Indian word, meaning "the end" or "turn
around." At the turn of the century, Owasso identified the area where
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad line ended - in a field several miles
northeast of Tulsa. In 1906 Owasso formally became a town under laws of the Indian
Territory and was chartered as a city on September 28, 1972.
Philbrook Museum of Art
Created as a gift to Tulsa through the generosity of oilman Waite Phillips and
his wife, Genevieve, the Philbrook Museum of Art has grown into a destination
point for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Price Tower Arts Center, Bartlesville, OK
The H.C. Price Company Tower is the only skyscraper built by Frank Lloyd Wright
and was inspired by a tree. This innovative building not only changed the horizon
of the Oklahoma prairie, but also the world of architecture. This landmark destination
serves local, regional and global audiences as an art complex dedicated to art,
architecture and design whose centerpiece is Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, the Price Tower.
Richardson Asian Art Museum
Richardson Asian Art Museum enhances every individual's innate creative potential by
encouraging an appreciation of diverse cultures while advancing an understanding of our international society.
Sand Springs Historical and Cultural Museum
The city is a suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma and is located predominantly in Tulsa
County, with some areas of the city situated in Osage County to the North. The
population was 17,451 within the city limits at the 2000 census. Included the
unincorporated areas the population is approximately 45,000. The city was founded
by Oklahoma philanthropist Charles Page. He envisioned Sand Springs as a haven
for orphans and widows.
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
The goal of this museum is to foster understanding between people of all cultures through an appreciation of their common history and values.
Skiatook Museum
Seeks to preserve the history, legends and artifacts of the Skiatook (OK) community.