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Tom Mix Museum and Western Theatre | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This museum houses a large collection of this silent movie "King of the Cowboys" personal and movie items. A 30-seat theatre featuring Tom Mix movies and exhibits of this silent western movie star, who once worked as a bartender, deputy sheriff, prize fighter and athletic coach in Oklahoma. He also was a trick roper for the Mulhall and 101 Ranch Wild West shows of Oklahoma. With over 5,000 photographs, it is the nation's most comprehensive collection of personal property of the silent movie cowboy, who lived in Dewey in 1909. Learn about the infamous suitcases. Gift shop souvenirs range from Tom Mix t-shirts and caps to Tom Mix imprinted cups and glassware, plus a large selection of his movies. Movies are shown in the theatre until 3:30pm. Admission is free, donations requested. Call or check website for more information. General Info: Credit Cards Accepted, Free Admission, Gift Shop, Handicap Accessible, Meeting Room, Senior Discount Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking, Tour Group Welcome Reception, Guided Tours Days/Hours Open: Open on weekends only in Feb. Mar-Dec: Tue-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 1-4:30pm. Closed Mon and all state/federal holidays. Directions: N of Tulsa on US Hwy 75 approx 50 miles. Highway Corridor: US-75 Group Contact: Peggy Berryhill |
