First Americans Museum
A national Native American museum opened in 2021, telling the history, culture and contemporary voices of Oklahoma's 39 tribes.
Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognised tribes, many of whom were forcibly relocated along the 19th-century 'Trail of Tears'. The museum is curated by Native American communities and tells their stories in the first person: creation stories, the hardships of removal, cultural revival and contemporary life. It also works with the Smithsonian Institution to display precious artefacts. The building and a huge earthen mound align with the sun's path at the winter and summer solstices, and climbing the mound offers views of the downtown skyline. Admission is about 18 US dollars, and the restaurant serves Native American-inspired dishes.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 10:00–17:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Riversport OKC
- Bricktown & Bricktown Canal
- American Banjo Museum
- Scissortail Park
- Myriad Botanical Gardens
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
- Oklahoma History Center
- Oklahoma State Capitol