Step into Tulsa history
Museum of Tulsa History
2445 S Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
Location
The museum is located in the historic Travis Mansion at 2445 S. Peoria Ave just south of the Tulsa Garden Center and Woodward Park. Museum entrance and parking lot are on the northeast side of the building.
Hours
Tuesday — Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays
Closed Saturday, July 4th
Admission
Adults $10, Military/Seniors $5,
Museums for All Program $1
Teachers/Students (all ages) — Free
Children (under 18) — Free
Policies If Tulsa Public Schools are closed due to weather, the museum will be closed. Weapons of any kind are prohibited. Only service animals are permitted inside the museum. Accessibility MOTH offers ADA access to the museum and gardens. Free wheelchairs are available at the front admission desk upon request, first served basis. Parking for guests with disabilities is located across from the main museum entrance on the northeast side of the building.
Five Moons
The Five Moons are a gift of Charles and Peggy Stephenson and Billie and Howard Barnett. The Vintage Garden includes bronze depictions of Oklahomaʼs renowned American Indian ballerinas: Yvonne Chouteau, Rosella Hightower, Moscelyne Larkin, Maria Tallchief, and Marjorie Tallchief. When these dancers began their careers, Europeans dominated ballet. These women, due to their talent, dedication and determination, went to the top of their field and brought recognition to Oklahoma and Native American artistry. Each sculpture depicts the ballerinas in the ballet she considered to be her signature piece.
Vintage Gardens
Take a stroll on the paved walkways lined with seasonal flowers, shrubs and trees as you discover historical Tulsa artifacts dotted along the path.
View the Garden Guide for a history of the objects in the Vintage Garden.
The Five Moons were created by two local artists, Monte England and Gary Henson. England worked on two sculptures before his death in 2005, at which time Henson completed the unfinished project. Henson was already well known as the point-up artist for “The Great Spirit” sculpture, located on the south east corner of 21st and Peoria in Woodward Park. With the installation of the Five Moons on the northeast corner of 25th and Peoria, Hensonʼs work will mark both the north and south perimeters of the Woodward Park corridor. Henson is a second generation sculptor and artist. His mother, Inez Running Rabbit, is an acclaimed painter and sculptor.