Museum of Tulsa History

As a Tulsan, I love this museum. The depth of artifacts and knowledge is astounding.

The nice gentleman at front desk told us the history of Tulsa. He was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his real life and exact stories. Thank you Sir. Most impressive and sad incident of racial massacred. The museum show the history of Tulsa from past to present. Well worth seeing.

Helpful staff, a varied and interesting array of exhibits on Tulsa history, and a beautiful adjacent garden to walk through. A must for anyone who wants to know more about Tulsa's history.

I love the pictures and memorabilia they have on display here as well as the three automobiles. The Tribune research library has a wealth of information in books that you may look through. The lady at the front desk was very helpful and friendly. It's well worth the price of admission, $5 for seniors!

Worth the stop! I love history and museums, so this was an automatic on the "things to do in Tulsa". Self guided tour and plenty to see and learn about in an historic home renovated for the purposes of its use today as a museum. The docents let us know there will soon be some new additions to museums permanent display/collection; so I must visit again next time I'm in Tulsa.

Interesting went for my sons 3rd Grade field trip. We had Learned some pretty neat things about Tulsa. 👏to the tour guide he didn't skip a beat Kept the attention of 3rd graders!

The museum is a great way to beat the heat in the summer. Seeing all of the exhibits took less time than I expected but we still enjoyed it. The large exhibit changes every 18 months and the smaller every 12 months. If you are looking for the history of Route 66 note that this exhibit was gone as of our visit summer 2018. We didn't try the walking paths but they look nice for an easy and scenic walk.

Beautiful place. If your not in a hurry, there’s much to see and explore. Especially if you like history.

This location has a shared parking lot but plenty of free parking. There is a small ticket desk and store with books available. The first exhibit is about the Tulsa massacre. The second exhibit is a chronological history which is pretty good. The 1920s exhibit is what turned me off about the museum. There are some limited exhibits upstairs which reflect on the house itself.

My boyfriend and I went yesterday during a day trip to Tulsa from Dallas. We were allowed in for free because we're students (!!) and the man at the front desk had a wealth of knowledge. The museum itself isn't large, but there is a wide array of information available here. There's a room dedicated to the Tulsa Race Massacre, another exhibit dedicated to Tulsa restaurants, a small gallery featuring some local art, and more. My favorite room featured lots of little knick-knacks, an informative digital reference option about the definition and history of lynching, as well as public health history. (Notably, this room also has a KKK member's cloak and hood; it has blood on its collar. Please tread carefully if this kind of exhibit is painful for you.) You could easily spend an hour or two here looking around and reading the vast array of history provided at this institution. The cost to attend for adults is $10 but, as aforementioned, it's free for students (even out-of-state students!). Take advantage of all the resources here at the historical society and spend a day here and at the nearby garden center. The Philbrook is also not far!

Some of the exhibits are very interesting, particularly the timeline of the Tulsa Race Massacre, but the museum is quite small overall. I recommend it if you are particularly interested in Tulsa history or can get free admission (student, etc.), but I can't say that I'd have gone if I had to pay more than a few bucks entry.

I had never really been to the Tulsa Historical Society until recently. It's a pretty cool place! It definitely has a vintage feel to it, which I'm sure is both just by the nature of what it is as well as totally on purpose. I thought it was really cool how the roads once you come in from the street are made out of stones. I just thought it added a nice touch, and it got me thinking about what things might have been like a long long time ago. It also reminded me a lot of many cities in Europe. Plus, I LOVE the ballerina sculptures/ statues right outside... Inside is spacious and clean. It can easily hold many people at once without any trouble. I've never had a TON of time to look around, but from what I can tell it's very interesting. I'll have to come back for more! I also like that it's near other cool stuff. For example, Woodward Park is right across the way. You can even see the Tulsa Garden Center (which is between both) depending on where you are in the Historical Society I guess. It would be cool to sort of make a day out of seeing some of the things that are right around this area!

Had so much fun! Exhibits were cool, but the highlight was Susan Yates, the museum worker. She had so much to share and guided us through every step. She also pointed out plenty of cool places to visit in Tulsa while we're here. We would come back just for her!

I love architecture and am glad the Samuel Travis mansion was spared. The mansion is so altered, it is a little sad. There is a museum, but I didn't have time to visit. I will go back to check it all out.....soon! I was allowed to view the fountain in the original sunroom, I completely misremembered it. :(

If you love Tulsa and want to know its history this is the place for you. Located in the beautifully restored Travis Mansion (next to the Tulsa Garden Center). Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 4 and admission is free (for now).

Great local history museum. Lots of different exhibits that chance a lot so there's always something new to see. Interesting and information whether you know lots about Tulsa history or none at all. And lots of great historical photographs that make you feel like you're really stepping back in time.

This is a fantastic place to visit for those seeking a fresh look of the history of Tulsa with some interesting photos. The grounds are beautiful and the Travis Mansion is an awesome piece of Tulsa's rich history!