Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center — Attraction in Lawton

The mission of the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) is to provide communities with programs and exhibits that deepen the understanding and appreciation of Comanche history, culture and fine art. Through collections, preservation and education, the Museum seeks to become a recognized resource for information about the Nʉmʉnʉʉ (Comanche People). With the assistance of tribal elders and enrolled Comanche cultural experts, CNMCC will strive to meet all of the above goals, and provide visitors with a new understanding about the people of the great Comanche Nation.

Over three decades in the making, the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center (CNMCC) offers fascinating insight into the largest American Indian tribe in the Lawton-Fort Sill area. CNMCC is more than just a traditional museum. It is an experience that brings to life the "Nʉmʉnʉʉ," both past and present. In 2001, the Comanche Nation received a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant for the planning of a tribal museum. Discussion for a museum had begun 20 years prior; however, nothing materialized at that time. With NEA funding, the Nation held a series of meetings with several tribal museums with the aim of developing a cultural center/museum for the Comanche people. Five years later, in September 2007, CNMCC officially opened its doors. CNMCC is funded by the tribe’s Gaming Contribution Fund, which does not include federal funding.

Tribal history and culture come to life at the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center! The vitality of the great Comanche Nation comes alive through our compelling exhibits and interactive displays. Documenting the journey of the Nʉmʉnʉʉ, visitors come away with a sense of true Comanche heritage and pride. Untitled  by Doc Tate NevaquayaCNMCC Collection

Our Permanent Exhibits Feature:

History — Learn about the resiliency of the Comanche people from their early lives as "Lords of the Plains" to the transition period of the Reservation Era in the late 1800s. Military — Recount the heroic accounts of 20th-century warriors, including the 17 Comanche men who served as "Code Talkers" during World War II. Hear firsthand how the Nʉmʉnʉʉ language helped defeat Hitler’s army on D-Day. Religion — Explore the role that the Native American Church plays in Comanche culture. Experience the sights and sounds of a Comanche buffalo hunt through our award-winning interactive exhibit. Immerse yourself in Comanche language, history and culture as you...

I have been here before; and, while I enjoyed the addition of modern native art, I was dismayed by the lack of knowledge from the museum curator. I think the main donors of the museum could probably tell us more than she can. She is argumentative and unable to present proof for the descriptions of some of the items in question. Very unprofessional. But the art and the displays themselves are a wonderful representation of a people that should never be forgotten. I hope this place helps people with native ancestry not only rediscover their roots, but build upon the...

It's a great, little museum of Comanche history. They have an excellent display about the WWII Comanche Code Talkers, the native soldiers who helped defeat the Nazis by giving information to the troops in Comanche. The Nazis had no idea how to break the "code", because it was a full language that most of the world had never encountered. Everyone was friendly. Their COVID protocols are awesome. They ask for your vaccine card, if you have one, and take your temperature before allowing you in. If you don't have a vaccination card, they ask you to...