Historic House Museums in Oklahoma

We try to keep this list of historic house museums for Oklahoma current, but it is best to check directly with the museums for their hours and other information. If you know of a historic house museum in Oklahoma that should be listed here, please use our submission form to let us know about it.

Ada

Chickasaw White House

Once considered a mansion on the frontier, it was home to Chickasaw Governor DouglasÝHancock Johnston and his family from 1898 to 1971. The Chickasaw White House, located on the north edge of Emet, Oklahoma,Ýwas necessarily the scene of many important social and political events.

Open 10:00 - 4:00; Apr - Jan 3 • 520 E. Arlington • (580) 436-2603

Bartlesville

Frank Phillips Home

The restored Greek Revival mansion was built in 1909 and was the home of Philips Petroleum founder, Frank Phillips. The six level home features decorated plaster ceilings and hand-carved oak woodwork.

Open Tue-Fri 9-4:30, Sat-Sun 2-4:30 • 1107 Cherokee Ave. • (918) 336-2491

Durham

Metcalfe Museum

1893 Homestead, Art Gallery and Studio of folk artist Augusta Metcalfe.

Open Tue-Sat. 10-5 • Rt. 1 Box 25 • (580) 655-4467

Elk City

Elk City Old Town Museum Complex

The museum complex recreates an early western town. Featured is a Victorian frame house with detailed period furniture.

Open Tue-Sat 10-5 Sun 2-5 • west on US 66 • (580) 225-2207

Fort Gibson

Garrett Historic Home

Built in 1867 and was part of the Fort Gibson Fort established in Indian Territory in 1824.

Call for reservations and directions • (918) 478-5023

Heavener

Peter Conser Home

Peter Conser was the leader of the Choctaw Nation, a wealthy merchant, and captain of the Choctaw Lighthorse. His home has been restored and features displays of antiques and photographs.

Open Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 2-5 • 4 miles south on US 59, then 3.5 miles west • (918) 653-2493

Hominy

Fred Drummond House

Victorian home of Frederick Drummond, turn-of-the-century business leader.

Open Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5 • 305 N. Price • (918) 885-2374

Kingfisher

Governor Seay Mansion

Built in 1892, the restored mansion is furnished in period and has displays on the Chisholm cattle trail, and pioneer and Indian artifacts.

Open Tue-Sat 9-5 sun 1-5 May-Oct; Wed-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5 rest of the year • 11th & Overstreet • (405) 375-5176

Lawton

The Historic Mattie Beal Home

After undergoingÝextensive rehabilitation in 2003-2005, the Home is again openÝfor historical tours.Ý The exterior has been returned to its 1923Ýgrandeur.Ý The interior is alive with colors of the art decoÝperiod and the grounds have been beautified with newÝperiod-appropriate landscaping.

Open 2nd Sun and 4th Sat, 2-4 • SW 5th and Summit Avenue • 580-678-3156

Lindsay

Murray-Lindsay Mansion

The three story home was built in 1897 and has undergone renovation. The stone and stucco house was home to Frank Murray, his Choctaw wife, Alzira, and their eight children.

Open Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 1-5 • 1.75 miles south on SR 79, then .25 miles west on a marked road. • (405) 756-2121

Muskogee

Thomas-Foreman House

1898 home of Judge John R. Thomas, historian Carolyn Thomas Foreman and historian Grant Foreman.

By appt. only • 1419 West Okmulgee • (918) 686-6624

Norman

Norman & Cleveland County Historical Museum

William Moore was a wealthy Norman businessman and his home is now a living reminder of the lifestyle at the turn of the century. The house is an unaltered example of the late Victorian Queen Anne style characterized by its turret, gables, fluted chimneys, patterned stained glass and spindle work porch. The interior is furnished with period pieces.

Open Mon-Fri 1-5, Sun 2-5 • 508 N. Peters Ave. • (405) 321-0156

Oklahoma City

Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum

Built in 1904, the modified Victorian style house with ornate woodwork was owned by William Freemont Harn. The museum features exhibits of clothing, books, and furniture.

Open Mon-Fri 10-4 • 313 N.E. 16th St. • (405) 235-4058

Overholser Mansion

This house was the first mansion built in Indian Territory and was the home of city founder Henry Overholser. Most of the interior furnishings are original to the house and were imported from Europe.

Open Tue-Sat 10-3 • 405 N.W. 15th St. • (405) 528-8485

Pawnee

Pawnee Bill Ranch

The original mansion and several ranch buildings of Pawnee Bill display artifacts, furniture, clothing, weapons, and art objects from his collections.

Open Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4 Apr-Oct; Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-4 rest of the year • .5 miles west on US 64, at Blue Hawk Peak • (918) 762-2513

Ponca City

Marland Mansion and Estate

Built in the late 1920's, the 55 room mansion was the home of Ernest W. Marland, pioneer oilman and 10th governor of Oklahoma.

Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 1-5 • 901 Monument Rd. • (800) 422 - 8340

Tahlequah

Murrell Home

Built in 1845, the restored home belonged to George M. Murrell. Although the house was looted during the Civil War, it was the only building in the community to escape destruction. It is furnished with original pieces.

Call for hours • 19479 E. Murrell Home Rd • (918) 456-2751

Watonga

T.B. Ferguson House

The home of Oklahoma Territorial Gov. T.B. Ferguson and temporary home of Edna Ferber while preparing to writer "Cimarron" novel.

Open Wed-Sun 10-4:30 • 519 N. Weigel • (580) 623-5069

Yale

Jim Thorpe House

The home of 1912 Olympian Jim Thorpe where exhibit artifacts from Thorpe and his family are displayed.

Open Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5 • 706 E. Boston • (918) 387-2815