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First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, OK

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First Americans Museum

659 First Americans Blvd · Oklahoma City, OK

Why you should go…

Opened in 2021, First Americans Museum shares the histories and cultures of the 39 tribal nations in Oklahoma. The OKLA HOMMA gallery uses animation, audio, artworks and objects to trace those stories, and WINIKO: Life of an Object shows pieces from the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. You enter past the stone Remembrance Gate into the glass Hall of People, inspired by Wichita grass houses. There is also a FAMily Discovery Center, 39 Restaurant and FAMstore.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to First Americans Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
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    Bricktown

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    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
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    Oklahoma City

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    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
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    Scissortail Park

    Free

    70-acre downtown park with a lake, gardens, playgrounds, sports courts, a dog park and a seasonal roller rink.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
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    Oklahoma City National Memorial

    Under $25

    Outdoor memorial and indoor museum honoring the victims, survivors and rescuers of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

    2.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
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    Oklahoma History Center

    Under $25

    State history museum exploring Oklahoma's geology, transportation, commerce, culture and aviation across 215,000 square feet.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
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    National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

    $25–$50

    Premier Western heritage museum in Oklahoma City with rodeo, cowboy and Native American art and artifacts.

    5.4 mi awayMore like this