The Chisholm — Attraction in Kingfisher

We enjoy stopping at small museums as we travel to learn about local history. The Chisholm Trail Museum had several well-done and interesting exhibits about the Trail and cowboy life. Outside, there was an old school, church, bank, and a log cabin to tour. The buildings looked like they sure needed some maintance to remain safe to tour! It also appeared that the buildings were set up for school groups, but there was little information for the average drop in visitor. All of that took about 30-40 minutes to tour. The staff was OK...but simply took our money and disappeared. 😅 I guess they had things to do. We weren't able to tour the mansion across the street because of construction work being done on the front roof, but no discount on the entrance fee. The staff said, "Sorry, but you came on a work day." ...

This used to be a wonderful museum that as a child we visited frequently, although now most of the exhibits are no longer on permanent display. Offices and meeting rooms have taken over! I have always bragged in the past about The Chisholm Trail Museum but I no longer feel that it's about the trail history or Kingfisher history. The buildings out back have fallen into a poor state and the mansion was a mess! Always before it was cleaned and shined but not the same these days. Hand rail falling off the porch that is caving in. Formal dining room not longer set. Dust everywhere! Such...

Great way to spend an hour maybe 2. Fun road trip from OKC to see a small part of rural Oklahoma. As far as the museum it's mostly late 1800 exhibits focusing a lot on the Oklahoma Land Run. Also part of the entrance price is you get to tour the Seay Mansion which was built in 1893. They say the mansion is haunted which is awesome. I noticed when I was inside the mansion by myself when the heater kicked on the piano strings vibrated. Could have been a coincidence or the woman who supposedly haunts the house. Who knows,...