Gilcrease MuseumAbout Gilcrease Museum
Gilcrease Museum is an art and history museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for its collections on the American West and Indigenous cultures. The museum’s holdings combine fine art with historical artifacts and archives.
Exhibition galleries display paintings, prints, sculptures and material culture that document westward expansion, Indigenous histories and frontier life. The museum also preserves archival material and artifacts used for research and interpretation.
The collection was assembled by oilman and collector Thomas Gilcrease and later institutionalized as a public museum to preserve and interpret art and history of the American West. Over time the museum has expanded its exhibition spaces and conservation programs to serve both public visitors and researchers.
The museum is located in Tulsa, in the northwest part of the city, and is accessible from city roads serving Tulsa’s cultural district and civic areas.
- Collection focus: Houses a large collection of art and artifacts focused on the history and cultures of the American West and Native American peoples.
What to See#
- Gilcrease galleries: Gallery spaces and rotating exhibitions that present art and artifacts related to Indigenous cultures and the American West, including paintings, sculptures and historical objects.
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Best Time to Visit Gilcrease Museum
Spring and autumn for comfortable weather outdoors around the museum; summer is fine for indoor visits.
Weather & Climate near Gilcrease Museum
Gilcrease Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1001 mm/year), wettest in May.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 8° | -2° | 38 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 12° | 2° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 4° - 17° | 10° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 91 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 136 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 19° - 30° | 25° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 34° | 28° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 34° | 27° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 121 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 23° | 17° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 16° | 7° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 10° | 1° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Gilcrease Museum
Gilcrease Museum is northwest of downtown Tulsa; from I-244 take the Utica/66th Street exits and follow local signage to the museum campus. Limited on-site parking is available.
Tips for Visiting Gilcrease Museum
- Check for specialty exhibitions and galleries-the museum occasionally displays traveling shows with unique works.
- Allow time to explore the museum's Japanese and Native American collections; they are unexpectedly extensive.
- Visit on weekday afternoons to avoid weekend crowds and to get docent-led tours when available.