Museum of Tulsa History — Attraction in Tulsa

As you approach the museum from South Peoria looking across the manicured sweeping grounds, you can imagine this setting in the roaring 20's, with two successful Tulsans building mansions side by side, one to become the Tulsa Historical Society, and the other the Tulsa Garden Center. Constantly changing exhibits give a visitor an in-depth look at Tulsa's history, from oil exploration to rock stars. Easy parking and its serene setting make it an easy rich experience for older visitors who feel put off by the hustle and bustle of some museums. A true...

Collections are well-arranged and informative. I'm not a native Tulsan, so visiting the museum has been a great way for me to learn about Tulsa's rich history. There are so many great artifacts, it's hard to know where to start your visit. Top picks from today's visit are the Tulsa Race Riot virtual tour and the Art Deco display. It's sombering to realize how many lives were lost or destroyed during that period, and to realize how little, in some ways, we've changed as a...

Lots of informative exhibits here on topics relavent to Tulsa area history ranging from the formation of the Native American nations counsel to Black Wall Street and the riot against it to history of local radio & television programs to the filming of the Tulsa-set movie The Outsiders based on the famous book series by Tulsa area native S E Hinton. There are a couple nods to area minorities (mentioned above) but most exhibits are pretty...