Press Release
May 5, 2025
Contact: Julia Moser
Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-282-1889
[email protected]
okhistory.org/territorialmuseum
Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library Offering Free Admission to Select Groups
GUTHRIE, Okla. — The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library has joined the Museums for All program. The museum will offer FREE admission to Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Oklahoma Tribal EBT, WIC, Oklahoma Fosters or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma card or ID holders for up to six people. This initiative aims to make high-quality museum learning resources accessible to a wider audience.
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library, located at 406 E. Oklahoma Ave. in Guthrie, is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with free admission through “Museums for All” available during regular operating hours.
“Museums for All” is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). The program aligns with a nationwide initiative involving more than 850 institutions, spanning art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums and more.
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum is located at 406 E. Oklahoma Ave. in Guthrie. For more information, please call 405-282-1889.
About the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and X.
About the Association of Children’s Museums
The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) champions children’s museums worldwide. With more than 460 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children’s museums through convening, sharing, and dissemination. Learn more at childrensmuseums.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library are available upon request.
