Will Rogers Memorial Museum
Claremore, OK
A hilltop museum and tomb honoring Oklahoma’s cowboy humorist, with films, saddles and his writings. A short hop off Route 66.
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum is a museum with a burial site in Claremore, Oklahoma, about 30 miles (roughly 48 km) northeast of Tulsa. It honors the humorist, newspaper columnist and actor Will Rogers (1879 to 1935), who performed in vaudeville, on Broadway and in more than 70 Hollywood films, and who died in a plane crash. The museum stands on a hill about a mile northwest of downtown, on land Rogers himself owned, and overlooks Claremore.
It opened in 1938, three years after his death. The rotunda holds a sculpture by Jo Davidson, and the exhibits are arranged by stages of his life. You will see photos, manuscripts and memorabilia, cowboy gear such as saddles and lassos, and films in a theater; children have a dedicated area. The grave is on the grounds, with a statue at the entrance.
Claremore lies on historic Route 66. Nearby are the J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum and the Hammett House Restaurant. Check hours and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- Claremore, OK
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.3130, -95.6269
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Will Rogers Memorial Museum?
Will Rogers Memorial Museum is in Claremore, OK, at GPS 36.3130, -95.6269. It is about 23 mi from Tulsa.
Can you camp near Will Rogers Memorial Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Claremore Expo Center RV Park, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Will Rogers Memorial Museum?
Will Rogers Memorial Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Off Route 66: Osage country and the tallgrass.
What is there to see near Will Rogers Memorial Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Blue Whale of Catoosa (10 mi), Gilcrease Museum (23 mi), Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve (34 mi) and Price Tower (36 mi).
When is the best time to visit Will Rogers Memorial Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)