Its now time to explore Green Countrys variety of activities. We specialize in museums, from renaissance to Old West, boasting world-famous collections of the oil barons who made their fortunes here. From the performing arts to contemporary theater, and lake-side concerts to internationally renowned orchestras, Green Country satisfies every taste.
Cherokee Heritage Center
Highway 62 S. of Tahlequah to Willis Road
Tahlequah, OK
888-999-6007
www.cherokeeheritage.org
Cherokee Heritage Center and Cherokee National Museum, where the trail ends and adventure begins. Ancient Village,
Adams Corner Rural Village, Heritage Farm, Museum Shop, Tsa La Gi Amphitheater, Cherokee Genealogy Center, Cherokee
Heritage Tours, Cherokee Heritage Pottery, Cherokee Heritage Arts.
Five Civilized Tribes Museum
Agency Hill on Honor Heights Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74401
918-683-1701
www.fivetribes.com
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum was arranged as a tribute to the Cherokee, Chiskasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and
Seminole Tribes. These particular tribes were moved from their original home in the southeastern United States
and relocated to Oklahoma "Indian Territory" after the Louisiana Purchase. Built in 1875, the building housing the
Five Civilized Tribes Museum served many purposes throughout the years. The museum was finally established
in the 1950's by the Da-Co-Tah Indian Club, a group of approximately 50 Indian women who are dedicated to preserving
the history of this building. Explore the history and art of the Five Civilized Tribes. Monday - Saturday, 10-5,
Sunday 1-5.
Gilcrease Museum
1400 Gilcrease Rd.
Tulsa, OK
918-596-2700
www.gilcrease.org
North American history comes alive at Gilcrease Museum, home of the world's largest and most comprehensive collection
of art of the American West. See the rugged Old West reborn in works by Remington, Russell, Caitlin and Moran. Exhibits
range from fine art to native artifacts and span cultures up through the 20th century. Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9-5,
Sunday 11-5, Open Mondays during summer months. Suggested donations: $3 adults, $5 family.
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Rd.
Tulsa, OK
800-324-7941
www.philbrook.org
The former home of colorful oilman Waite Phillips, this Italian-style villa is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses Italian Renaissance works in oil and sculpture, as well
as ancient, classical and Oriental pieces. The nationally renowned Philbrook Museum, which was featured in the television
series "America's Castles", offers national touring exhibitions, lecture series, films and special events along with 23-acres
of English-style formal gardens. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-5, Thursday 5-8, Sunday 11-5 $5 adults, $3 students, senior
citizens and groups, children under 12 free.
Will Rogers Museum
1720 West Will Rogers Blvd.
Claremore, OK
800-828-9643
www.willrogers.com
The 16,652 square foot, eight-gallery museum was built of fossilized limestone quarried nearby.
The museum features Will Rogers artifacts and memorabilia, saddle collection, photographs and manuscripts depicting
his career as a trick roper, Vaudeville and Ziegfeld follies performer, movie star, radio commentator, syndicated newspaper
columnist, author and philosopher. Also features original art, research library and archives and the Rogers family tomb.
Woolaroc Ranch, Museum and Wildlife Preserve
12 miles southwest on Hwy. 123 from US 60
918-336-0307
www.woolaroc.org
Woolaroc is the 3,600-acre ranch and country home of oilman Frank Phillips, founder of Phillips Petroleum Company.
Woolaroc features a world class western art and cultural museum, Phillips' lodge home, family mausoleum, wildlife preserve
including buffalo, Native American Cultural Center, North Road Tour, Oil Patch history area and the 1840's Traders Camp.
Monday - Sunday 10-5, Summer; Tuesday - Sunday 10-5, Winter. $5 adults, $4 senior citizens, children under 12 free.
Indian Territory Cultural Center and Painted Horse Native Museum
918-678-2987
http://www.phwds.com/NativeAmericanCultureCenter
As a Cultural Center, they provide classes in traditional arts, crafts, regalia
making, dancing, and singing. The center has a sweat lodge that is always open to any one
to participate in with leaders of different lodges or altars, participating also.
They also sponsor a youth drum group, and an exhibition dance group.
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