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Philbrook Museum of Art

2727 S Rockford Rd · Tulsa, OK

Why you should go…

Philbrook Museum of Art is housed in Villa Philbrook, the former 1920s home of Oklahoma oil pioneer Waite Phillips and his wife Genevieve, which opened as a museum in 1939. The museum holds more than 8,500 works across nine collections, with a noted focus on Native American basketry, pottery, and jewelry. The grounds include 23 acres of formal English gardens and serve about 150,000 visitors a year.

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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 Philbrook Museum of Art, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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