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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

A sight in Northeast OKC, Oklahoma City, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Northeast OKC, Oklahoma City
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Why go

Large museum of Western art, rodeo history and a recreated frontier town.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Oklahoma City, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Picasso Cafe, 3.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Northeast OKC
Price
$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Oklahoma City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Picasso Cafe

    Paseo Arts District restaurant with a patio and local art on the walls.

    Food · 3.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Tower Theatre

    Restored 1937 movie house with a neon marquee on Route 66's 23rd Street.

    Sight · 3.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Tower Theatre

    Restored 1937 movie palace in Uptown 23rd, now a concert venue that throws a ticketed NYE dance party.

    Drinks · Downtown OKC & Bricktown · 3.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Milk Bottle Grocery

    Tiny 1930 building topped with a giant milk bottle on Route 66.

    Sight · 4.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

    Outdoor memorial and museum for the 1995 bombing victims.

    Sight · 4.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Oklahoma City National Memorial

    The outdoor memorial to the 1995 bombing, with its reflecting pool and 168 lit chairs, open around the clock.

    Sight · Downtown OKC & Bricktown · 4.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a stop on our Oklahoma Route 66 route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Oklahoma City run from 47°F in January to 94°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Oklahoma City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oklahoma City weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA
Coordinates
35.53570, -97.48313
Destination
Oklahoma City
Website
nationalcowboymuseum.org

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum?

Plan on about 3 hours at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Prosperity Junction town is a highlight; allow 3 hours.

Where is National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum?

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is at 1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA, in Northeast OKC. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum?

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum appears on Oklahoma Route 66, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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