Arts and Culture Like No Other
Tulsa Art Deco Museum
In the Philcade Building
511 S. Boston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
918-382-7388
This downtown Deco District mini-museum is comprised of the beautiful lobby of the historic Philcade building and its window displays. Local residents and collectors made this possible, donating Art Deco artifacts and information pertaining to Tulsa’s Deco Era history to share with visitors from around the world. Be sure to ask for a FREE Deco District walking tour map before heading downtown to our second mini-Tulsa Art Deco museum located downtown!
Guthrie Green
111 E. Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
918-574-2421
Guthrie Green is a former industrial site and freight yard that now showcases an outdoor performance space and public park in downtown Tulsa with tree-lined paths, a splash pad powered by green technology, and a large lawn where guests attend free year-round markets, festivals, concerts, fitness and many other events at this public space. All events at Guthrie Green are free and open to the public!
The Church Studio
304 S Trenton Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-894-2965
This historic church was turned into a recording studio and became the home office of Shelter Records in 1972. Under Leon Russell's leadership, the stone structure served (and still serves) as a creative workshop for songwriters, musicians, engineers, and singers to collaborate, learn, and inspire. Often considered the birthplace of the "Tulsa Sound," a full renovation of the church was undertaken and now all are welcome to stroll through our own little piece of rock and roll history.
Greenwood Rising
23 N. Greenwood Ave.
Tulsa OK 74120
539-867-3173
Greenwood Rising commemorates the historic Greenwood District and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Visitors to the center explore the history of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District and connect to the spirit of its Black citizens through an immersive journey that uses projection mapping, holographic effect, and environmental media. Greenwood Rising is a free resource for educating locals and visitors alike on restorative justice and historical and contemporary anti-Black issues.
Hardesty Arts Center – AHHA
101 E. Archer St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
918-584-3333
Ahha Tulsa is a connecting place for artists, cultural organizations, and the public. Their mission is to keep Tulsa creative and they serve artists by providing access to state-of-the-art equipment, exhibition opportunities, and professional development. Last year, ahha’s programs reached over 130,000 school children, youth, and adults in the greater Tulsa area. What will you discover?
Philbrook
2727 S, Rockford Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74114
918-748-5300
Philbrook Museum of Art is committed to being Tulsa’s most welcoming and engaging cultural institution, providing a unique trifecta of experiences: a historic home, a world-class art museum, and 25 acres of gardens. The Philbrook Collection features more than 16,000 objects with a focus on American, Native American, and European art. Serving over 160,000 visitors annually, Philbrook shines a light on Tulsa’s storied and complex past while building a diverse and creative vision of the city’s future.
Bob Dylan Center
116 E Reconciliation Way
Tulsa, OK 74103
918-392-3483
In 2016, news broke that Bob Dylan had given his vast archive of recordings and artifacts to the George Kaiser Family Foundation of Tulsa. When asked why he’d chosen Tulsa, he said, "There’s more vibrations on the coasts, for sure, but I’m from Minnesota and I like the casual hum of the heartland." Tulsa is happy to welcome the renowned singer-songwriter and his 29,000-square-foot, state-of-the art center that now features rotating exhibits, 5,000+-square-foot archive, a 55-seat screening room, and so much more.
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
2021 E. 71st St.
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-492-1818
The Jewish History and Culture collection featured at Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art depicts the 5,000-year history of the Jewish people, from the pre-Canaanite era through the settling of the Jewish communities of Tulsa and the American Southwest. This exhibit includes more than 10,000 archeological pieces, ritual and life cycle objects, ethnographic costumes, synagogue textiles, historical documents, and works of fine art. The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art (SMMJA) and its collections have been a part of Tulsa for decades since 1965 when a local synagogue brought a traveling exhibit from the Jewish Museum in New York to the Tulsa community, generating great interest in Jewish culture and art.