Archive: Area of Interest: Museum
Since there have been children in what is now called the American West, toys have been part of their lives. These toys often helped them “become” someone else: a brave warrior, a tough cowboy, a lawman, an outlaw. With the publication of the first dime novels and the worldwide tours of Wild... Read More
In conjunction with the exhibition ARToons, join Kera Newby, Director of the Dickinson Research Center and Curator of Archives at the National Cowboy Museum, for an evening exploring the cartoony side of Western art. $5; free for Museum members. Read More
Drop by and participate in family friendly activities. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. Free for members or with Museum admission. Available while supplies last.
After checking out You have Died of Dysentery, Playing Cowboy and ARToons, make your own toy paddle boat and partner... Read More
The West was built by strong and resilient women who you can find examples of in the Museum’s galleries! Stop by the Museum’s Heritage Table to learn about Stagecoach Mary Fields – the first Black woman mail carrier in the United States. Discover the importance of the stagecoach in Mary’s... Read More
From painted totem poles to bentwood boxes, northwest coast artwork is known across the world. Its unique style and beautiful colors communicate stories, teach family histories, offer protection, describe divine creatures and showcase the wealth of community leaders. This exhibition explores the... Read More
The Gardens team has started a new series, just for grade school learners! The Nature of Discovery series will take place on the first Wednesday of each month between 11:00am-1:00pm for a come-and-go exploration session. We will investigate real nature materials from the SMO Gardens... Read More
It’s that time of year – Gardening 101 is back! Gardening 101 is a series created to educate people wanting to begin a garden and to reveal new information to those already gardening. Join us each month as we explore different parts of plants, how they grow, and how insects and... Read More
What do Oklahoma, STEAM and "parkitecture" all have in common? They're the amazing topics our campers will be learning about during spring break! Spring Break camps will run March 13-17. Registration is limited so be sure to sign up... Read More
Calling all members! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for Member Appreciation Day! Take a sneak peek at our new birthday room where you’ll find member’s only activities. There’s even a chance to win some prizes, so you won’t want to miss... Read More
Love is in the air at SMO on Saturday, Feb. 11. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. we’ll be examining pig hearts, listening to heartbeats and creating candy catapults. Activities are free with admission! Read More
