Tucked away in Tulsa: The Philbrook Museum of Art ๐จโจ
When people think of the mid-south U.S., especially Oklahoma ๐ช๏ธโฝ๐ฃ, the first things that come to mind are tornadoes, oil, and Native American tribes. Tulsa, OKโa city unfamiliar to manyโis the backdrop for Sylvester Stalloneโs series Tulsa King ๐ฌ๐ค . Yet, in this lesser-known southern gem lies the Philbrook Museum of Art, a true cultural treasure. Originally the mansion of oil tycoon Waite Phillips, this Italian Renaissance-style villa was built in 1927 ๐๏ธ๐, set on 25 acres of lush gardens. In 1939, the Phillips family donated the property to become a public museum, and it has been open to visitors ever since. The museum not only showcases a diverse collection of art across various styles and eras ๐ผ๏ธ๐ but also features expansive, beautifully landscaped gardens ๐ฟ๐บ. The architecture itself is a masterpiece worth admiring. Rating: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ #AMuseumWorthVisiting #HiddenGem #ArtAndNature