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Gilcrease Museum

Tulsa, OK

History

A museum on a hillside north of downtown with a large collection of art and artifacts of the American West and Native peoples. Combine it with the grounds and gardens, and allow at least two hours.

The Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa opened in 1949 and displays the collection of oilman Thomas Gilcrease. According to the museum, it comprises more than 350,000 objects from North and South America, from 12,000 BCE to the present, and is among the most comprehensive collections of American art, culture and history.

The museum is currently closed (as of October 2026). The new building, with about 8,450 square meters (91,000 square feet), is scheduled by the museum to open in March 2027; until then the collection can be explored online. Before traveling to Tulsa, check the museum's website for the current status.

Nearest town
Tulsa, OK
Category
History & culture
GPS
36.1996, -96.0170

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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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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  • Claremore Expo Center RV ParkMotorhome stopover
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FAQs

Where is Gilcrease Museum?

Gilcrease Museum is in Tulsa, OK, at GPS 36.1996, -96.0170. It is about 37 mi from Pawhuska.

Can you camp near Gilcrease Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cherry Hill Park, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Gilcrease Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Blue Whale of Catoosa (16 mi), Will Rogers Memorial Museum (23 mi), Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve (30 mi) and Price Tower (38 mi).

When is the best time to visit Gilcrease 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)