6/12/26 Another wonderful visit to the museum. They change…read moresome of the art installations out, so there is something new to see each time. I also love roaming around the gardens. There is so much beautiful plant life.

I had such an amazing time at the Philbrook Museum of Art! The entire place is absolutely…read morebeautiful. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how stunning everything was. The art was incredible, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. One of my favorite parts was the Andy Warhol room was so fun and such a cool experience! The grounds were truly breathtaking. We went with our clinical group and had the best time walking around and taking so many pictures inside and outside. Every corner felt picture-perfect. The gift shop had so many cute and unique items, and we couldn't leave without stopping by the Wildflower Café. Their lemonade was amazing! Such a wonderful experience. I would definitely go back again if I'm ever in Tulsa.

This museum is absolutely beautiful, and the Art Deco architecture is amazing. It truly feels like…read morea hidden gem in Tulsa. My only wish is that there were more of it to explore--I enjoyed what was there so much that I wanted more! Still, a wonderful spot for anyone who appreciates architecture or unique local museums.

This isn't a proper museum exactly. It's several display windows/cases in the lobby of the…read morePhilcade building, but the Art Deco architecture is stunning and a must see. It's also free! Several cool artifacts to see, from mirrors, photos, figurines, lamps, 20's era fashion, and more. There is a coffee shop in the same building and several nice restaurants nearby, walking distance. Would be easy just to pop in while strolling downtown Tulsa.

I came here on two occasions: Big Bite & an exhibition held by BZRO. Big Bite was fun & I had a…read moregreat experience. One side of the room, tickets were being handled while in the middle, you get your drinks & then you move over to the other side of the place, that's where all of the food vendors were at (all local & delicious). In the middle of it all, along with a really big staircase, there was a DJ. Upstairs (during Big Bite) there was an exhibition with all kind of art displays & art installations. There was a great view from up top, especially while I was checking out Tulsa Tough. An all day event that ended with a concert featuring Sports, a band that I listen to heavy. That was in 2023, fast forward to now, there was an exhibition I visited that was hosted by BZRO & it consisted of his denim work & the history of denim. There was even an element of where you can interact with a machine that does the weaving. It was interesting learning the process of making pants & how denim was centuries ago compared to present time.

I've been looking forward to this museum opening since it was announced in 2009. While not very…read morevisually appealing on the outside, I'm excited about the vision to highlight Oklahoma artists and their influence through movies, radio, tv, books, theater, etc. Last I heard, they're hoping to open at the end of 2024, but they have already started hosting events at their facilities. Their staff has been in the building since 2021. They recently had a display honoring James Garner, an actor from Norman. Blake Shelton has been helping them raise money needed to finish the exhibit design, construction and installation. I hope they're able to reach their goal and I look forward to seeing it in its completion.

Estimated re-opening date will be in 2027 after 6 years of renovation…read more When it was open during pre-COVID times, the anthropology collections inside this museum featured the world's largest gathering of American West and indigenous Native American art and cultural artifacts that were truly a wonderful sight to behold.

Can't wait for the reopening of the Gilcrease Museum. The Gilcrease is a fantastic cultural…read moretreasure that promotes diversity and community and represents various forms of the arts in an engaging manner.

The Route 66 Historical Village is a fun and educational roadside stop that captures the spirit of…read moreAmerica's Mother Road. Located right off historic Route 66 in Tulsa, this open-air exhibit offers a nostalgic look at Oklahoma's rich oil and rail history. The highlight is the massive, vintage Frisco 4500 steam locomotive--perfect for photos and a hit with both kids and adults. There's also a historic red caboose, an old oil derrick that towers over the site, and a replica 1920s gas station that really gives you that classic Route 66 vibe. It's a quick but memorable stop, especially for families, history buffs, or anyone doing a Route 66 road trip. There are informative signs and plaques scattered throughout, so you get a nice mix of visuals and historical context. Bonus: it's completely free and open to the public, with easy parking. It's not a full museum experience, so don't expect to spend hours here--but for a fun 15-30 minute stop with great photo ops and some genuine Oklahoma charm, the Route 66 Historical Village is definitely worth it.

This is a historic train station before entering the city of Tulsa from Historic Route 66. This is…read moreclassify as historic village with the oil rig tower and station. The oil strike is started at 1901. The tower is the landmark can be spotted very far away along the route. Although there buildings next to the oil rig, but they are not open and no restroom facilities. There is an old train park there. Same as the train, there is a truck park there too. Both can be the photo opportunity. The visit take less than 15 minutes.

The Outsiders is one of my favorite books and movies…read more I knew some of it was filmed on location in Tulsa, but I didn't think the house where Patrick Swayze famously performed a handstand out front was still there. It is - and so is the extra pole that was added to the fence after it buckled during the first take. The inside is quaint, semi recreated and jam packed with memorabilia from the film. I loved the bedroom that recreates the setting where Ponyboy read Johnny's letter, which inspired him to write his English essay. I also loved all the random movie posters, candid photos and movie costumes - especially the autograph wall. The volunteers - who are strategically stationed around the property are the best. They're happy to talk all things book, movie and Tulsa related. If you're nice - they'll tell you about Crutchfield Park, which is just down the street and where the Greaser / Soc rumble was filmed.

The Outsiders House Museum is a Tulsa gem, especially considering its modest size. Though not very…read morebig, it's packed with interesting memorabilia from the movie that will keep you engaged as you wander through. The best part are the volunteers. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and they are eager to share stories and little-known facts about the history behind the movie and exhibits. Their passion really brings the place to life. While we were there we met some fans who had traveled from out of state just to visit. We also chatted with the photographer who was a neighborhood local at the time of the filming and happened to capture behind the scenes photographs on set. He now sells photographs onsite and had some fun stories to share. Parking is convenient with a small lot out back, but if that's full, there's usually plenty of street parking nearby. There is a great little gift shop to check out before you leave as well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Tried to come here for a regular visit and arrived during the posted Tuesday hours but the doors…read morewere locked. Tried calling and got only the answering machine. No sign was posted on the doors so I have no idea why they were closed when they were supposed to be open. So one star. Then that same day, in the evening we were wanting to go listen to some live music and it was posted that they had both jazz and blues that night. We headed over and what a great time we had! It was basically an hour of different musicians jamming jazz then an hour of blues. It seemed to be all locals that knew each other. We stuck out like sore thumbs! But they were so friendly. Many many came over to introduce themselves. Daughter was asked to both get up and sing and also dance. She declined both but still so nice. Drinks are served but you only pay what you want. How crazy is that? We tried to be generous. Five stars for live music. That's how you end up with three stars.

Im not super into Jazz, but I figured since I was in Tulsa, I should stop by and check out this…read moreplace. The building itself is beautiful and historic, since it was the old Tulsa train station, so I was excited to tour the inside. I waited outside like 10 minute before I was let in during normal business hours. I called a few times and sent a few messages hoping to get in before I left Tulsa. When I was finally let in, I toured this place rather quickly. Without a show going on, there isn't too much to see and do here and the exhibits aren't super interactive. I think if I was more into jazz and if there was a show or event going on, I would have had a better experience. Also, while the exterior of the building is lovely and historic, the inside needs some work, especially the entrance, floors, etc. With some funds and some love, this place could really be something.

The Tulsa Artist Coalition (TAC) Gallery is a small venue but an excellent way to see local…read moreartists. The exhibits are rotating but I have NEVER not been pleased with any exhibit and I can always locate something to put on my artsy-fartsy want list. We always stop in on First Fridays but we have also found it open late on the weekends and like to browse through after dinner. Gallery is opened Thursday-Saturday, 6-9 PM.

this is usually one of the last stops i make every time i come for first friday art crawl. it's the…read moresmallest out of most of the galleries at the brady arts district. the plus that separates itself from other galleries is that they actually have different exhibits every art crawl compared to others who tend to keep the same for a couple of months. it's worth checking out.