This place is a treasure. Free to enter, it's an amazingly comprehensive grotto of history…read morepertaining to Oklahoma, and the "Wild West" in general. It's a shame this place doesn't top many Oklahoma "to-do" lists. It appeared online after some deep digging of things we could do when en route to the Great Salt Plains. In the end, turns out we could've solely made a day trip around this place and it would've been a summer weekend well spent. Inside you'll find taxidermy, saddles, movie memorabilia, old dolls (only vaguely creepy) and a host of other artifacts. Even fossilized dinosaur poop (or so they say). The huge building is also home to a slew of western-themed "movie sets" which the owners use for their own productions, and which the public is free to explore on off days. Best of all is when you get to talking with the owners. They've got a wealth of information if you take a moment to chat. They've got rollicking tales from their old movie shoots- and best of all a heap of John Wilkes Booth conspiracy theories linked to the town of Enid and stemming from their days working on the crew of the "Unsolved Mysteries" series. You'll leave this place feeling a huge sense of affection for the great state of Oklahoma and the wonderfully quirky folks who inhabit it.

This place is a little hidden gem in Enid. Lot's of interesting things to see here in this movie…read moremuseum and the owner is just the most enjoyable person to talk to! We'll definitely return on our next visit to Enid.

Next stop on our cross-country road trip was one I've been wanting do for years! The Twister…read moremuseum. We actually added about 3 hours on our drive just so I could visit! Twister is my favorite movie, so visiting was huge for me. The ladies at the museum had so much information and behind-the-scenes knowledge. There are artifacts from the originally movie, photos, letters, costumes and even THE original Dorothy from the movie. There are pieces from the new Twisters movie, including the yellow barrels and trailer used in the film. The museum is free, but they operate on donations, so please donate to keep this gem open. Also, but some merch to help them out!

If you're a fan of the 1996 movie Twister, or you're fascinated by tornadoes and storm chasing, the…read moreTwister Movie Museum in Wakita is an interesting stop. I surprised my wife (cue the eye roll ) with a two-hour drive from Edmond to visit the filming location. The drive through rural Oklahoma was enjoyable and actually helped set the mood for thinking about the movie and why this area was chosen. The museum is housed in what was once the production office during filming, which is a neat piece of history in itself. Inside you'll find movie memorabilia, photos from the set, props, Dorothy, the yellow "Twister" barrels, a Twister pinball machine (which was donated by Bill Paxton), and plenty of behind-the-scenes items that fans will appreciate. The highlight of our visit was Linda, the museum host. Lori and I were the only visitors, so we had the opportunity to ask lots of questions. Linda was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to share stories about the filming and the town's connection to the movie. She definitely made the visit more enjoyable. We spent about 30 minutes exploring everything. So, was it worth a two-hour drive? That depends. If you're a die-hard Twister fan, a storm-chasing enthusiast, or someone like me who enjoys checking unique Oklahoma destinations off a retirement bucket list, I'd say yes. If you're simply looking for a major museum experience, you may find it a little underwhelming. For me, it was a fun adventure, an enjoyable drive through Oklahoma, and another memorable stop on our travels. Rating: (3/5) - Worth visiting if it matches your interests, especially if you're already exploring north-central Oklahoma.

What an American treasure! Please stop by and make a donation. We need to make sure the history…read moreis not lost. All of the volunteers were very welcoming. We learned about Watermelon, the 40-year-conductor who created the museum. There are tons of RR items inside plus several cars and engines. Please don't miss this.

This is an eclectic museum of railroad paraphanalia, as well as a significant number of full-scale…read morepieces of rolling stock in the adjacent rail yard. Run by "Watermelon" Campbell and his delightful wife, Edna, the collection is the result of a lifetime dedication by a knowledgeable railroad man. Watermelon served as a conductor in a career of more than 40 years; he has put together an assemblage of dining car china, a collection of switch locks, lanterns, railroad signage, photographs, railroad scrip from the 19th century, railroad matchbooks, playing card sets, ticket punches, and hundreds of other items that tell the promotional story of working railroads. The museum also includes extensive N-scale and HO-scale working layouts. 11 cabooses are part of the rolling stock collection and can be walked through and experienced. The Frisco Mountain-type 1519 locomotive is also part of the collection (once on display in an Enid park) and the cab can be visited using a (somewhat steep) ramp. Young children will not enjoy this museum as much as adults and railroad enthusiasts, though the ability to explore real-world trains may appeal to some younger folks. Go to this museum soon, as Watermelon turns 97 on Memorial Day 2019 and his stories are a significant part of the visit. The $5 suggested donation is a trifle for the things you will learn here.

Well worth a visit! Great staff and with interesting displays that flows through history nicely.read more

It was a pretty fun time with the family. I just wished they had a better prize for finding the…read morelittle dinosaur, suggesting a sticker or key chain. But otherwise it was interesting seeing all the different things inside.

Didn't enjoy the museum. Found it to be lacking. The museum BEFORE the renovation had more…read moreinteresting exhibits. It's a beautiful building. The grounds are nice. The new exhibits are limited. Really enjoyed the old photographs they used to have downstairs. Need more history exhibits on pioneers, local native Americans , the hispanics and Chinese workers who helped build the local railroad (cemetery nearby with several of the workers buried there), local incidents w klan, etc.

Very nice place to learn about the land run and local info about Enid. The facility is very modern…read moreand they have a great theatre inside where you watch a 20 min history wrap-up. We didn't get a chance to see the schoolhouse and outbuildings this time because there wasn't an available guide (apparently required). I was with two of my kids and it's not super kid-friendly but has a nice gift shop for them. I will definitely go back when I'm not having to watch the kids so much.

A fantastic, neat and well organized museum! Even if you are…read morenot a history buff, the best and most interesting display about the Cherokee Strip is found at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. It is a fascinating, complete, and easy to understand description of the 1893 Land Run and the people who settled Northwest Oklahoma. If you haven't been there, don't miss it!

I think this is a very well done museum for such a small town. I learned alot about Enid and…read moreOklahoma! Be sure to take the grounds tour which has original buildings back from the land rush!

I haven't been in a long time but I support Children learning in a hands-on & creative environment…read more- Exploration is key!! - I wouldn't have become an International Architect & Engineer otherwise! Please support our Children's Educations!

This is a great place to take my grandkids. They are from OKC and have lots of options there but…read morestill enjoy Leonardo's. My only complaint is the cost. A membership isn't really feasible considering they only visit sporadically. I think it would be great if they gave a discount to the adults who are supervising children.

Wow what a great museum. More than expected, much more! Can't miss stop when in the area!read more

I expected a small museum with average exhibits, but what a great surprise. Each small room had a…read moredifferent subject: local history, culture, state events, politics and more. We were able to visit the museum, which is housed in an old hospital, the historic schoolhouse next door, and the annex full of larger equipment. I was impressed with the personal nature of so many objects that had been donated by local residents. Most museums you are a viewer, looking at things from a distance. Here you can step into the room, touch the items and really experience the exhibit. My planned short visit turned into a few hours immersion into the life of courageous settlers and citizens of Woods County. The best part was walking around with my friend, an old-timer from nearby Dacoma. His personal perspective and stories were the icing on the cake!