Attractions

  Tulsa Museums, Exhibits, and Cultural Centers

No trip to Tulsa is complete without visiting its museums. Tulsa has a national reputation for its variety of museums and cultural centers, due in part to the city’s ethnic diversity. We have the Gilcrease Museum, which retains an unrivaled collection of American West art, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, whose mission is to preserve and promote the uniquely American art form of jazz, and the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, which houses the largest collection of Judaica in the Heartland – just to name a few.

Exhibits include historical and maritime photographic archives of the Arkansas River, Port of Catoosa and McClellan-Kerr Navigation System.

Interactive exhibits featuring Native American history, Katy Railroad Depot, Childers Log Cabin and more.

Showcasing artifacts and photographs relating to Catoosa's railroad history and more.

This site highlights local attractions, events and history of the Cherokee Nation.

Featuring antique automobiles, bottle, decanters and a rare collection of minerals.

Displaying an impressive collection of gems, minerals, natural art, Native American and Asian artifacts.

Home to the world's largest collection of American West art and artifacts.

Preserving Tulsa's African-American heritage and promoting multi-cultural interactions in the community.

An ideal place for children to learn about arts and science in a hands-on museum.

Located in the heart of historical "Black Wall Street," the home faithfully re-creates life prior to the Race Riot of 1921.

Houses the archival records of Black History in North Tulsa.

Preserving and promoting jazz, blues and gospel music.

Exhibits showcase artifacts from early Owasso businesses and more.

Featuring an outstanding permanent collection, gardens and world-class touring exhibits.

Chronicling life in this early 20th century industrial town.

Exhibits incude Native American artifacts and a village re-created to depict life in the early days.

Dedicated to preserving Sapulpa's railroad history.

View the inside of the earth at this interactive museum and learning center.

Exhibits focus on Jewish art, culture, religion and history.

Showcasing Oklahoma's aviation contributions -- past, present and future.

The only museum in Tulsa focused entirely on preserving Tulsa's history.

Featuring automobiles from the 1920s.

  Tulsa Galleries & Arts

Tulsa and the arts go hand in hand, and the city offers a full array of art galleries. The M.A. Doran Gallery is a must see. Their art selection is excellent and showcases local, regional and national artists whose works range from impressionism and realism to contemporary and abstract. The Garden Deva Sculpture Company is a Tulsa gem with a local artist who hand-crafts iron sculptures. Deva sculptures can be seen throughout Tulsa in homes and businesses. Living Arts of Tulsa fosters the growth of contemporary art forms through exhibits, workshops, performances and educational presentations.

Showcasing modern art by local, national and international artists.

Operated by the University of Tulsa – featuring exhibits of historical, global, and cultural importance.

Hand-crafted contemporary iron sculptures created by an extraordinarily talented local artist.

Emphasizing artistic diversity with local, regional, national and international artists whose works encompass nearly every genre and medium.

Displaying Native American jewelry, baskets, beaded items and more.

Showcasing local, regional and national artists with works ranging from abstract and contemporary to realism and impressionism.

A program of Living Arts of Tulsa–featuring thought-provoking, non-traditional contemporary works of art.

Exhibiting fine art, handmade masks, sculptures, jewelry, and art glass.

Presenting fine art, ceramics, pottery, baskets, bronzes, and sculptures of the American West and Midwest with emphasis on early Oklahoma and regional artists.

A craft gallery presenting hand-made fine crafts, including unique pottery, glass, sculptures, paintings, jewelry and photography.

Featuring contemporary works by emerging and established artists.

Dedicated to fostering community appreciation for glass art.

Featuring contemoprary and classical Native American Art.

Operated by the City of Tulsa – featuring fine arts.

  Tulsa Entertainment

Whether you’re a serious gambler or a fun-seeker looking for a unique experience, Tulsa’s casinos and entertainment districts have what you’re looking for. Try your luck at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino, or River Spirit Casino. They’ve got your game. If it’s nightlife you’re looking for, check out the Blue Dome Entertainment District, Cherry Street, or the River Walk Crossing.

Located between 1st and 7th Streets, from Elgin to the Red Fork Expy, this is considered the heart of downtown Tulsa's nightlife scene where restaurants and bars host Tulsa's hottest bands, festivals and special events.

Situated around Brady St in downtown Tulsa, this district is home to a variety of bars, restaurants, art galleries and events.

Located on Peoria between 31st and 51st Streets in Midtown Tulsa, this is where you'll experience fine dining, an exciting nightlife, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful art galleries.

Located on 15th Street between Peoria and Utica, historic Cherry Street offers a unique dining, shopping and entertainment experience with antique stores, art galleries, bistros and cafes.

Tulsa’s only independent movie theater showing foreign, independent, and documentary films.

Gaming includes over 2,300 slot machines and more than 70 card game tables. Nightlife entertainment includes live concerts, 8 restaurants and 5 bars to dance, relax or socialize.

Offering more than 1,100 gaming machines, 11 table games, an 8-table poker room. Also featuring local music, bar and restaurant.

Gaming entertainment with over 600 slot machines and 6 table games. Amenities also include a food cart, bar and lounge.

Gaming entertainment with over 2,500 slot machines, 24 blackjack tables, 15 poker tables. Also featuring live music and 4 restaurants.

Offering a mix of retail shops and unique boutiques, Utica Square also has some of Tulsa’s premiere restaurants. Special events include summer concerts and a holiday lights display.

  Tulsa Zoos & Aquariums

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side when you visit the Tulsa zoo, aquarium or wildlife sanctuary. Watch animals up close, look them in the eyes, and discover the beauty of Earth’s most majestic creatures.

With 8 exhibit galleries, the Oklahoma Aquarium features thousands of salt and fresh water fish and animals. See the largest bull sharks in captivity through a one-of-a-kind walk-through tunnel, plus thousands of other fascinating creatures including seahorses, jellyfish and eels. Feed and even touch stingrays and small sharks.

Safari's Sanctuary is Broken Arrow's Best Kept Secret. Safari's takes in and gives permanent refuge to exotic wildlife of all kinds. Currently housing around 250 animals. Visit and see these amazing animals up close. You'll have the opportunity to feed treats to many of the animals.

The zoo is located on 84 acres within Mohawk Park, which is the third largest municipal park in the United States. Currently, more than 2,800 animals are on exhibit, many of them rare and endangered.

  Tulsa Parks, Gardens, and Outdoor Activities

Tulsa’s commitment to its parks and landmarks is well known throughout the area, making it one of the most beautiful cities in the Heartland. Tulsa attracts visitors to over 144 city, county and state parks, which is approximately 6,000 acres of trails, picnic areas and playgrounds, community and nature centers, golf courses, swimming pools and more. The landmarks you’ll find in Tulsa range from the Art Deco architecture in downtown Tulsa to sculptures by renowned artists along the River Parks.

With many of the buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Tulsa is internationally recognized for its preservation of the many 1920s Art Deco buildings. Maps are available from the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce in downtown Tulsa.

Big Splash Water Park
www.bigsplashwaterpark.com

A water park offering hours of outdoor fun for kids of all ages.

Built in the 1970s as a roadside park attraction on Route 66, the Blue Whale has become one of the most recognizable icons along Oklahoma's Route 66.

Featuring 192 acres of wooded area with panoramic views of Tulsa and Sand Springs. Enjoy hiking and bike trails, rock formations for climbing, swimming pool, gardens and nature trails, baseball field, playgrounds, picnic areas, horseshoe area, disc golf, festivals, concerts and special events.

Historically recognized as Creek Indian ceremonial grounds, the park has a botanical garden featuring plants that were used by the Creek for food, medicinal and ceremonial purposes.

Dedicated to preserving the historical role of African Americans in the American West, this ranch provides rodeo training and hosts Black rodeos.

Built in 1953 as a tribute to Oklahoma’s oil history, the Golden Driller statue stands 76’ tall, is the 3rd largest statue in the United States.

This county park offers 151 acres of picnic areas, playgrounds, a walking and jogging path, disc golf, softball and soccer fields, and a fitness court.

Located on Keystone Lake, the park offers activities for everyone, including hiking, fishing, boating, water skiing, picnic areas, and a community center.

Situated in the heart of Tulsa, the park provides picnic and play areas, a swimming pool, a community center, golf course, baseball field, walking trails and more.

Located in Woodward Park, this is a demonstration and teaching garden with volunteers who share their love and knowledge of gardening.

2,820 acres of trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, water play area, sports fields, and much more.

Known for its peace and tranquility, this county park offers lots of open green space, baseball/fooball fields, indoor/outdoor basketball courts, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a jogging and walking path, picnic areas and playgrounds.

Located just north of Tulsa in the Osage Hills, this 60 acre garden is surrounded by ancient prairies and forests and is home to an abundance of wildlife and plant life. Be sure to get directions from their website.

A scenic walking, jogging and biking trail heading north from the OSU-Tulsa campus to 56th Street North to Highway 20 in Skiatook with fitness and recreational opportunities along the way.

Located in Mohawk Park on 804 acres, the Nature Center offers 11 miles of hiking trails traversing a variety of natural habitats.

A one-mile trail with scenery ranging from limestone bluffs and flood plain forest to dry upland forest and prairie.

Situated along both banks of the Arkansas River, the park features 26 miles of surfaced trails, making it one of Tulsa’s favorite places for outdoor activities. The park offers something for everyone including picnic areas, playgrounds, fountains, sculptures, wildlife viewing areas, concerts, festivals, sporting events and much more.

Situated on the west bank of the Arkansas River near the 21st St Pedestrian Bridge, this state-of-the-art skate park features 24 high-flying elements, including half and quarter pipes, grind rails and ledges, jump boxes, pyramids and more.
Be sure to bring your safety gear – it’s required.

This transportation theme park includes the history of oil, transportation and railroads in Tulsa.

Offering activities and programs throughout the year, this county park and recreation center features a basketball court, a game room, exercise room, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Located near 21st & Utica, Swan Lake Park became one of the first city-owned parks when it was donated to the City of Tulsa in 1910.

Located in Woodward Park, this is Tulsa’s horticultural hub. The Center provides educational and recreational programs, shows and special events to promote plants and their habitats.

Also located in Woodward Park at 21st and Peoria, approximately 5,000 rose plants grow in this garden. The roses are in bloom from May until the first frost – peaking from Mid-May through June.

The City of Tulsa operates over 130 parks totaling about 6,000 acres. Combined, the parks have an impressive 197 sports fields, 109 tennis courts, 83 playgrounds, 68 picnic shelters, 31 water playgrounds, 2 dog parks, 9 community centers, fitness facilities, nature centers, trails, golf courses and more. For a complete list of city parks, just click on the link to their website.

The County of Tulsa operates 4 large parks and 10 smaller parks with a total of 5 recreation center, 22 tennis courts, 23 baseball fields, 18 socer fields, 4 walking trails, 5 swimming pools, 2 public golf course, and lots and lots of green space for picnics and outdoor fun. Tulsa County Parks Department also sponsors a variety of indoor and outdoor programs for all ages.

Covering over 300 acres of undeveloped property, this area is located on a ridge along the west side of the Arkansas River. The trails throughout the forested terrain are ideal for bird-watching, horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.

Take a stroll through their vineyards and taste their fine wine.

This 45-acre park is home to a full array of horticultural delights, including Tulsa’s premier azalea garden, an herb garden, a rose garden, a rock garden, a conservatory, and an arboretum.