National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
The First Americans Museum is not solely billed as an art museum, but uses art and artifacts to tell the collective histories of Oklahoma’s 39 distinct tribal nations. Year-round programming also features performing artists, musicians and dancers that are truly captivating. Additional world-class First American art is showcased at the Red Earth Art Center in the south lobby of the renovated BancFirst Tower. This newly expanded gallery space features American Indian fine art, including paintings, sculpture, pottery and basketry. Red Earth also operates a one-of-a-kind gift shop adjacent to the gallery. The Oklahoma State Capitol Art Collection is comprised of more than 100 permanent sculptures, murals and paintings located throughout the Capitol’s hallways and rotunda and on the Capitol grounds. There are two main collections – the Capitol Art Collection and the State Art Collection.
You can find several awe-inspiring museum experiences throughout OKC. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is legendary and a great place to start. As America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture, it is a Mecca for visitors world-wide. Their annual Prix de West invitational art exhibit draws works from the historical to the contemporary and is billed as “North America’s top Western art happening.” The museum also offers exquisite exhibits showcasing not only cowboy life, but
In the hustle and bustle of downtown, you can find the beloved Oklahoma City Museum of Art . As one of the region’s leading arts institutions, this museum offers visitors the opportunity to see a vast cross section of artists, movements and mediums with their annual exhibitions. Their ever-growing permanent collection boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass. Alongside the museum is the Samuel Roberts Noble Theater where you can catch screenings of some of the best international, independent and documentary films. Enjoy a non-traditional art museum experience at 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City where a high-end luxury hotel meets sleek, modern art. Contemporary art exhibitions rotate throughout the year and are free and open to the public.
Native American culture as well. As one of the crown jewels of Automobile Alley, Oklahoma
Contemporary provides a space for all to come and experience contemporary art, encounter new ideas and explore creative potential. With free exhibitions and related programming, the OK Contemporary encourages artistic expressions in all its forms.
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