I arrived at the door of the museum at the time posted on the website, only to find a note on the…read moredoor saying that a reservation must be made two weeks prior to visiting.

This is a great free museum downtown. There are several free museums in Bartlesville Oklahoma. This…read moreone was very educational an told the story of the Phillips's family an Phillips 66 petroleum an how the oil was discovered.not far away is a preserved oil well. The first one built.

We have visited most of FLW's significant buildings around the country so it was great to finally…read moresee his only skyscraper. I booked these tickets about a month ago knowing we would be passing through OK. Given the tours are limited to only about four people and the tour is only once per day this is essential. The price is around $20/person plus the always annoying fees. Our tour guide, Price (no relation to the original owners) did a super job weaving the story of FLW, the Price company, the community, and the creation of this building. This building is so different (and yet very similar) to FLW's other designs it was nice to have an architect as our guide. We not only saw the lower two floors but we got to the 17th-19th floors which have been restored to their original designs. Very cool. We also walked across the green to the community center designed by a FLW associate. That was also interesting. Hopefully the new owners of this building will be generous stewards of this historical treasure.

This is Frank Lloyd Wright's only realized skyscraper, randomly built on an Oklahoma prairie at the…read morebehest of an oil tycoon. This isn't a fancy site, but it's unique and, as I said, the only one in existence. Additionally, our guide, Price Connors, was amazing. Price is an architect by trade, cultured and overflowing with information. He was personable and engaging, and really brought the history and modern day story of the building and Bartlesville community alive. I took the 1.5 hour extended tour that allows access to some of the more private spaces. It was 20 dollar plus tax, and I recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time online, as tours are small, around four people. There is a shorter tour. There is also a small art gallery with local pieces and some galleries with Frank Lloyd Wright works and concepts. Bartlesville is about 45 minutes north of Tulsa and close to the area where the pioneer woman has her base of operations, so this could be a bit of a side trip. The tour also includes a tour of the nearby community arts center, which is impressive for a town this size. There is an on site restaurant and you can also stay in hotel rooms on site, which are decorated in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Very interesting and grand kids had a good time. Staff were polite and very informative.read more

Cute little area museum on the top floor of a city building downtown. Fight the city bills on the…read morebottom floor and get a little history on the top. Its free so you can't really complain, but it just left me wanting more. More information, more exhibits, more variety would greatly improve this bit of history. The museum focuses on local Native American culture, the areas history of oil, the areas first uses of photography and several local families. Many of the exhibits have mannequin displays, which come off a little creepy. There are a good amount of antiques, but it seems its set up for people that just want to look, not read. Exhibit information and descriptions are minimal. The highlight is the One Room School House. I was told that schools can bring their kids to have an experience of what school was like in the 1900s. I would have loved an interactive museum experience like that. We do have the the Challenger Program at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, here in Texas, where you went through the actions of Mission Control. But the School House would have been much more up my alley as kid, the history nerd and future history major. The gift shop was the saddest I've seen in awhile. I always buy something from a museum gift shop. This place had nothing distinctively related to the museum itself. I would have appreciated some Bartlesville Area History Museum souvenirs. There were some dusty books, VHS tapes on who know what and other generic items. blah. Sorry I tried to give you my money, but you just couldn't make it happen. They're open Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm. So if you're in BVille for business and are looking for something to keep you occupied, this might take up 15-30 minutes of your time.

First thing's first: adjust your expectations. This is a historic venue. Sometimes the showers…read moretake a long time to heat up and sometimes they stay lukewarm. Sometimes it's hot or cold because there are no individual thermostats. Fans and heaters are provided aa needed. I haven't stayed in the winter, but in the summer, once the sun goes down, with the fans, it's quite pleasant. I stayed in the king bed two story suite. It's airy, full of light, roomy, beautiful. I adore the tall windows. There is a TV upstairs and downstairs. The bed is plush and comfy and the linens crisp, fresh, and clean. The bathroom is quite small, but inline with FLW and the times. The facility gives tours and they are interesting and enlightening! There is a restaurant on site, open Tuesday through Saturday (reviewed separately). It's the closest thing you get to elevated in Bartlesville. They have trivia Tuesdays, wine Wednesday, live entertainment Thursday, karaoke Friday, and regular Saturdays. Staff is always wonderful. Highly recommended. But please don't rate this unique, historical site on the same plane as four seasons.

Are you a Frank Lloyd Wright aficionado? Keep reading…read more.. The Inn at Price Tower is a Wright time capsule and well worth the time and expense to visit this building and immerse yourself in the architectural experience. I'm a retired architect and a big FLW fan. The "hospitality side" (ie: what normal consumers expect from a hotel property) is pretty non-existent. Let me explain: Not to get into mechanical engineering weeds, but the building has a 2-pipe HVAC system. This means that the entire building is either heating or cooling depending upon the season. No matter how hot or cold you may be in your hotel room, if the system is in heating mode (wintertime) there is no A/C available. Likewise, if the system is in cooling mode (summertime), there is no heating available. We stayed 2 nights in early May so the heating was still on (kind of between seasons), but since there was an oscillating fan available in our room, we were fairly comfortable sleeping. Not really a biggie, just be aware of the building's heating/cooling limitations. The other thing really perplexing was that there was no coffee service available in the morning. The in-house restaurant did not offer breakfast, the Lobby area provided no guest coffee service and there was no in-room coffeemaker provided - weird! In the last 30 years of business travel I can't recall a similar situation. In order to get coffee, guests are required to walk 2 blocks to a local coffee shop that opens at 6am weekdays and 7am weekends. Super inconvenient from a "hospitality" standpoint. So, if you're familiar with Wright's design sensibilities, you'll recall that he never had much use for bathrooms and elevators - both of which are super small by modern standards and current building codes. Don't expect the spa level experience you may have enjoyed at other boutique hotels - they 'aint there, lol! If you go into the Inn at Price Tower experience with a "Wright state of mind", you'll enjoy your stay and be able to forgive the limitations of the design. The tour is well worth the price, and I highly recommend participating. Our group consisted of only me and my wife, so it was basically a private tour. It was advertised as a 60-minute tour, but our Dosen gave us nearly 2 hours! Really interesting. Take-a-ways: Bring you own coffee maker and breakfast items. Be prepared for the seasonal interior heating or cooling situation and be sure to have reasonable expectations for living in a Wright-designed building for a night or two. If you have these, your experience will be a lot of fun. Enjoy!

A fabulous museum about an early Western, Cowboy star. He was my late father's favorite star. If…read moremy dad was alive. He would not have left this museum. Hundreds of artifacts and personal memorabilia. Including the very suitcase that was the cause of his death in his Cord automobile. Definitely worth the time to see this place if you are in Dewey, Kansas.

This is a small museum at the Bartlesville airport dedicated to biplanes. The real attraction…read morethough is the annual National Biplane Fly-In hosted here each June. It is a three day exhibition of some of the most beautiful aircraft ever built restored to a perfection that has to be seen to be believed. There was a magical synergy of art and engineering in the 30's that produced some of the finest mechanical art ever. Yes, there is far more brute strength than finesse in these flying machines, but that is also much of their charm. It is a rare and amazing event that is focused enough to enjoy in an afternoon. However, if you have lots of time and money available, beware as they can also be quite seductive.

Small hotel turned museum filled with history. Friendly tour guides. I don't recall exactly but the…read moreprice was around $6 per adult and cheaper for students. Under 3 was free.. It's pretty interesting.

We tried their "Ghost Tour" recently and cannot begin to express the amount of disappointment we…read moreleft with. Zero stories as to why the place was haunted or actual facts to suggest it COULD be. We were just told "strange things happen". The tour was listed to last 2hrs, but was finished in about 45 minutes. Our guide was The President for the building- I cannot possibly begin to forget this because he told us so about every 3rd-5th sentence. He definitely found a way to inject it into everything he said! So, for $25 each- our ghost tour was actually just a poorly given history tour in the dark. We left confused and feeling very gipped!! Do I expect them to produce ghosts? Well of course not! Do I expect to hear stories of why spirits may still be within the dwelling, absolutely!! It never happened unfortunately. Their Facebook page heard from me and although I had a plethora of issues- the only consolation provided was a "hope you'll return for a daytime history tour" and a halfhearted apology. Once my review was seen by others, they too began to share their disappointment. Whomever is moderating their page is 100% incapable of accepting constructive criticism. Any concerns or suggestions fall on heavily deaf ears!!! The daytime history tour is $5 for those curious. Had my husband known, he'd have saved our money- but there are glowing reviews on their website to insinuate this is a worthwhile tour for those of us curious or fascinated by the idea of things going bump in the night! It's quite evident those reviews are false and placed by their friends to promote visitation to the Dewy Hotel Museum. Why would anyone do such a thing? Well, because the Dewy Hotel is a historical building with ZERO funding for restoration, repairs etc. and to keep the doors open, they need money. Even if that means ripping off unassuming customers for a bs "ghost tour" at $25 a person!! By no means do I intend to take credit away from the historical aspect. However, I do encourage you to AVOID THE GHOST TOUR!! It's a waste of time and money! Mr. President (Jake) has only a base knowledge of the history that resides there and delivers the little he knows with flat affect and a laa-dee-dah, let's move along so I can leave attitude. With a battery powered lantern providing no more light than a tea light candle, you'll wander aimlessly from room to room straining your eyes to see photos, plaques and fake artifacts. Eventually you'll find yourself confused and twiddling your thumbs inside the lobby as things end anticlimactically, abruptly and without any closing words from your guide other than...I can unlock the door for you if you're ready to leave. Indeed we were is a massive understatement!

Kasum is a great new gallery here in the Plaza District. They are fully devoted to showing amazing…read morefine art. The inside is set up very well, a great environment for showcasing artistic creations. The owner is very friendly and seems very knowledgeable about his field. So far they have had some great shows. I look forward to seeing how this place progresses!

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