First Americans Museum
Museum · Oklahoma City ·
Museum showcasing inclusive Native American history & culture
Museum showcasing inclusive Native American history & culture
"I can learn at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, which opened in 2021 to tell the stories of Oklahoma's 39 nations along the Route 66 corridor." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
"Opened in 2021 in Oklahoma City, this museum tells the stories of Oklahoma’s 39 nations and provides a more realistic and nuanced view of Indigenous cultures along the Route 66 corridor." - Arati Menon, Megan Spurrell
"Opened in 2021 in Oklahoma City, the First Americans Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of Oklahoma’s 39 nations and provides an important Indigenous-led counterpoint to nostalgic portrayals along Route 66." - Arati Menon
"A Native-led institution that showcases the cultural richness and resilience of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations, the museum presents Indigenous history with honesty and beauty, connecting visitors to the complex story of forced relocation to Indian Territory while celebrating living traditions and contemporary expression." - Anne Roderique-Jones Anne Roderique-Jones Anne Roderique-Jones is the head of content for ShermansTravel Media, where she has worked for nearly a decade. She is a former Self.com columnist and a contributor to Architectural Digest. Her writing has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Travel + Leisure, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that provides an inclusive narrative of Native American history and contemporary life, celebrating both the traumas and joys of Indigenous cultures."