Whether you’re looking for that sleek modern edge of a city or a true-to-its-roots destination, Oklahoma City blends both for an overall cultural experience that is enjoyed by planners and attendees alike. Meeting attendees with a passion for culture will love the Western and Native American heritage that abounds in Oklahoma City, also known as the Modern Frontier. Groups can escape the conference room and immerse themselves in the traditions of the 39 tribes in Oklahoma today, discover modern artistic experiences of all kinds, learn the complex and diverse story of the state’s people and much more.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
With more than 28,000 Western and Native American works of art and artifacts, it’s home to one of the most comprehensive collections of Western art in the world. The museum depicts the rugged spirit and rich influences of cowboy culture, with fine art, pop culture, Native American objects and historical cowboy gear. The museum also hosts a number of special events annually.
Exhibit C Gallery & Gifts
Located in Bricktown, this gallery is filled with jewelry, pottery, paintings and clothing all handcrafted by First American artists and put on display for sale. Groups can explore a variety of diverse works at Exhibit C Gallery & Gifts. Proudly owned by the Chickasaw Nation, Exhibit C serves to highlight talented First American artists who represent their communities throughout Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
This state-of-the-art creativity center serves as OKC’s premier cultural resource center and a hub for artistic experiences of all kinds. The curated exhibitions at Oklahoma Contemporary focus on the art of now, featuring unique works by living artists—many with a connection to the state of Oklahoma. The museum is always free to explore.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Hall of Fame preserves Oklahoma’s rich history and honors the deeply rooted traditions by telling Oklahoma’s story through its diverse people. The museum shares the defining characteristics and values of Oklahomans in the past, celebrates the legacy of inspiring individuals and instills state pride for all generations.
Oklahoma History Center
The Oklahoma History Center is an eighteen-acre, 215,000 square-foot learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history of geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more. Located in the Kerr-McGee gallery, Realizing the Dream is where groups will gain insight into spaces occupied by community and Civil Rights Movement leaders such as Richard Lewis’s barbershop and Clara Luper’s living room.
First Americans Museum
The First Americans Museum showcases a wide array of engaging experiences that will immerse groups in the traditions of the distinct cultures of the 39 Tribes in Oklahoma today. The outdoor cultural park will provide an intimate connection with the natural environment such as earth, fire, wind and water used to interpret First American perspectives.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the leading arts institutions in the region. The Museum presents a dynamic range of exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections throughout the world. The permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass.
