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Museums are popular tourist attractions because they provide fun ways to learn about history, science, and culture. As stewards of our civilization, they collect and exhibit items of significant importance, typically based around a theme, topic, or place. Many cover areas like art, natural history, or science, but some museums dedicate themselves to highly specific topics like mustard, play, hot air balloons, and even funeral history. Ultimately, museums present a window into different eras of society so people can learn about the past.

Collecting, preserving, and displaying items is not a new idea. The world's first museum dates to about 530 B.C., a project of Princess Ennigaldi-Nanna, a Babylonian who had a collection of Mesopotamian artifacts. The oldest public museums still in existence are the Capitoline Museums in Rome, a collection of art and archeology museums started in 1471. America's oldest museum predates our country's founding. The Charleston Museum, a preservation of South Carolinian Lowcountry history, opened in 1773.

Museums are important not just because they preserve important elements of our history and culture but also because they can improve our well-being. Naturally, museums promote education and learning and can also bring joy. Researchers studying art museums found that they can reduce depression and increase people's sense of belonging. Quiet museum environments allow people to slow down and relax, and looking at exhibits can reduce stress. Museums also foster community by hosting events, activities, and tours that encourage social interaction.

No wonder they attract nearly 900 million visits a year.

With over 30,000 museums in the country to choose from, there's something for everyone. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Oklahoma on Tripadvisor as of Aug. 11, 2025. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see what museums are in your own home state.

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#29. Oklahoma Railway Museum

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#29. Oklahoma Railway Museum

- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- City: not available
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#27. Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center

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#27. Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center

- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- City: Lawton
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#20. Oklahoma History Center

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#20. Oklahoma History Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- City: not available
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#18. Stafford Air & Space Museum

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#18. Stafford Air & Space Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (246 reviews)
- City: Weatherford
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#17. Will Rogers Memorial Museum

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#17. Will Rogers Memorial Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (335 reviews)
- City: Claremore
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#15. Vintage Sewing Center And Museum

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#15. Vintage Sewing Center And Museum

- Rating: 5.0/5 (111 reviews)
- City: Tulsa
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#10. 45th Infantry Division Museum

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#10. 45th Infantry Division Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (367 reviews)
- City: not available
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#7. Science Museum Oklahoma

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#7. Science Museum Oklahoma

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,065 reviews)
- City: not available
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#5. Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve

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#5. Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve

- Rating: 4.8/5 (663 reviews)
- City: Bartlesville
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#4. SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology

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#4. SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,267 reviews)
- City: not available
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#2. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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#2. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,401 reviews)
- City: not available
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#1. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

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#1. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (5,344 reviews)
- City: not available
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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