Will Rogers Memorial Museum
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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 area or browse through Will Rogers' artifacts, memorabilia, saddle collection and the 2,400 sq. ft. research library and archives. Classic Will Rogers movies also play in the museum daily.
The site of the museum was originally acquired by Will Rogers to build a retirement home and was donated by his family after his passing. The grounds contain the tomb of Will Rogers chiseled with his famous quotation: "I never met a man I didn't like." The museum also contains a gift shop with books, CDs, videos, art and scores of souvenir items.
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Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Credit Cards Accepted, Gift Shop, Handicapped Parking, Meeting Space Available
Group Amenities: Accommodates Tour Groups, Bus/Motorcoach Parking, Group Rates Available, Tour Group Welcome Reception
Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.): I-44, Route 66
Tour Information: Guided Tours
Adults: $5
Seniors (62 & older): $4
Active Military: $4
Children (17 & under): Free
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.
| Day | Open | Close |
| 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 |
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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3 comments
Very interesting museum with informative staff. My son was fascinated watching the rope trick movies and learning about a cowboy. Beautiful grounds.
Hello Jayne, please contact the museum directly using the toll-free phone number or e-mail address above to speak to them about your scarf. Thank you for using TravelOK.com.
I have a Will Rogers silk ladies scarf with his face/name, memorial's in colorado, claremont,& him riding a bronc.
