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July 2025
OkieTales Storytime Hour with Buckaroo Bart
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. On Monday, July 14, don’t miss the opportunity to meet…
Find out more »OkieTales Storytime Hour
Join the Oklahoma History Center Museum on select Mondays in June and July from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for OkieTales. Families will hear a live book reading before getting to experience history hands-on! After reading the story, kids can see, touch, and feel historical items related to the subject. Activities and crafts may also be included as an interactive way for young families to experience history at the museum. OkieTales will be held every Monday from June 23 to…
Find out more »Night at the Museum Open House at Oklahoma History Center Museum
On Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will hold a special after-hours experience called “Night at the Museum.” This family-friendly event will bring the museum to life, allowing guests to explore the galleries outside of regular hours with additional crafts, activities, and living history presenters. The Oklahoma History Center is a 215,000-square-foot learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history of Native culture, pioneers, aviation, commerce, and more. Visitors experience Smithsonian-quality exhibits that bring to life…
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Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend book signing and discussion with Michael Wallis
The Oklahoma History Center Museum will host a free discussion and book signing with Michael Wallis for his new book Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend (2025, Liveright Publishing) on Saturday, August 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ken Busby will moderate the discussion. Belle Starr, born as Myra Maybelle Shirley in 1848, was known as “the Bandit Queen.” She was linked to outlaws throughout her life and is now considered one of the most infamous female…
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