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1720 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017
Phone: 918-341-0719
Toll Free: 800-324-9455
Fax: 918-343-8119

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The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore features art and artifacts pertaining to the life of Oklahoma's favorite son, Will Rogers. Explore 12 galleries in the expansive 16,652 sq. ft. museum and you'll find countless photographs and manuscripts documenting Will Rogers' life as a trick roper, Vaudeville performer, movie star, radio commentator, newspaper columnist, author and philosopher.

The Will Rogers Memorial Museum also contains original artwork by Charles Russell, Jo Davidson, Electra Waggoner, Wayne Cooper, Charles Banks Wilson and Count Tamburini. Check out the children's ...

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Sunday	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Monday	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Tuesday	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am	5:00 pm
Saturday	8:00 am	5:00 pm

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.

Located on State Hwy 88, 1 1/2 miles west of Route 66 in Claremore.

Primary Contact:	Pat Reeder
Group Contact:	Julie Luna

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From Fred V. on 12/30/2012

A great place filled with important and interesting history. The theatre showing Will's old movies is a real treat. I recommend this place to anyone.

From TravelOK.com Staff on 02/27/2012

Robert, please the toll-free number or email address above to contact the museum directly. Thank you for using TravelOK.com.

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