Oklahoma Territorial Museum in Guthrie: Visitor Guide

The Oklahoma Territorial Museum covers the events and people that shaped Oklahoma before statehood, including the 1889 Land Run and Guthrie’s early years. Artifacts, photographs, paintings and documents bring the period to life, with material on settlement of the Unassigned Lands and the city’s role as the first territorial capital.

The museum is housed in the Carnegie Library, built in 1902 with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation. Oklahoma statehood ceremonies took place on its steps on November 16, 1907. After city leaders announced plans to demolish the library in 1972, Fred Pfeiffer sought to preserve the building by adding a museum. It officially opened on November 16, 1973.

Living-history performances and hands-on educational programs are available by appointment. If either is part of your plan, arrange it with the museum before your visit.

The museum is at 406 East Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, about 1.3 miles from Interstate Motel. From Interstate 35, take Highway 33 west toward downtown, then turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue.

The museum’s historic setting makes it easy to connect its story with the surrounding streets. Guthrie’s historic downtown has its own architecture and local history to explore; the Guthrie historic downtown guide covers what you can see on foot.

Last entry is at 4:30 p.m. Published admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors age 62 and older, and $5 for students ages 6–18; children age 5 and under enter free. A family ticket for up to six people costs $30, while groups of 10 or more pay $7 per person.

Opening hours

• Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
• Monday and Sunday: closed

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

Oklahoma Historical Society and NARM members receive free admission. Free entry is also available for veterans and active military members with ID, and for visitors presenting an EBT card, Oklahoma Tribal EBT card, WIC card, Oklahoma Fosters ID or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma ID. The latter admission offer covers up to six people.

Admission details and hours can change, so check the official site before you go. The museum’s phone number is 405-282-1889.

Pair the museum with time in downtown Guthrie to connect the exhibits with the city’s historic streets and buildings. If you are mapping out several stops, the one-day Guthrie itinerary brings history and downtown visits together.

The museum also has genealogy resources, including a database of marriage records from 1890–1906 and Logan County burial records. You can arrange an appointment with a librarian for research help, which makes this a useful stop for visitors tracing local family history.

Oklahoma’s official tourism listing describes the museum as ADA compliant and includes handicapped parking and bus or motorcoach parking among its amenities. Contact the museum directly if you need details about a particular access requirement or want to arrange a program or research appointment.