Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,617,316 residents in 2007 and a land area of 68,667 square miles, Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people", and is known informally by its nickname, The Sooner State. Formed from the Indian Territory on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma was the 46th state to enter the union. Its residents are known as Oklahomans, and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.
In the state's largest urban areas, pockets of jazz culture flourish, and Native American, Mexican, and Asian enclaves produce music and art of their respective cultures. The Oklahoma Mozart Festival in Bartlesville is one of the largest classical music festivals in the southern United States, and Oklahoma City's Festival of the Arts has been named one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation. The Tulsa Ballet, one of the state's five major city ballet companies, is rated as one of the top ballet companies in the United States by the New York Times. The University of Oklahoma's dance program, formed by ballerina Yvonne Chouteau and husband Miguel Terekhov in 1962 was the first fully-accredited program of its kind in the United States. In Sand Springs, an outdoor amphitheater called "Discoveryland!" is the official performance headquarters for the musical Oklahoma! Historically, the state has produced musical styles such as The Tulsa Sound and Western Swing, which was popularized at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. The building, known as the "Carnegie Hall of Western Swing", served as the performance headquarters of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys during the 1930s.
Arkansas River Historical Society Museum - Regional benefits of the Arkansas River and McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System includes motorized model of a Lock and Dam. Location at Catoosa.
Drumright Community Historical Museum - Features items from the oil boom housed in a 1916 Santa Fe Railroad depot near Tulsa. Includes hours and a location map.
J. M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum - Galleries includes firearms, knives, steins, musical instruments and boxes, statuaries, World War I posters, and an outlaw exhibit in Claremore.
G. M. Gilcrease, The Museum of the Americas - The world's largest collection of art of the American West art, Native American art and artifacts, and historical manuscripts, documents, and maps. Theme gardens on site. Located at Tulsa.
Mickey Mantle Memorial Exhibit - Comprehensive exhibit of Mickey Mantle Memorabilia dedicated to preserve the legacy of Mickey Mantle. Received Governor's Commendation, April 9, 2002. Located at Grove.
Museum of Pioneer History - Displays and exhibits that reflect the history of the area in Chandler.
Museum of the Western Prairie - Includes hours, location, articles, photos, description of displays and reference materials. Located in Altus.
National Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Museum - 50 years - 1955-2005. Events & Exhibits, Educational Programs, Research Center. Location at Oklahoma City.
Omniplex Science Museum - Planetarium, Exhibits, Omnidome, Education. OmniDome Theater is an incredible adventure for the entire family! Location at Oklahoma City.
Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm - 140 acre farm, 1895 home and out buildings, and early livestock breeds, including Choctaw ponies, pigs and Spanish goats.
Sheerar Museum and Cultural Heritage Center -
Exhibits document life in Stillwater during the past one hundred years highlighting the important historical events: household articles, clothing, tools, toys, etc. Located at Stillwater.
Three Rivers Museum - Dedicated to preserving the multi-ethnic history and heritage of the American frontier. Includes hours, admission, events, membership and directions. Located in Muskogee.
Three Valley Museum - Features an early day law office, a doctor's office, a child's room, a parlor, and a general store in Durant.
The Tillman County Historical Museum - Displays of household items, horse drawn fire equipment, horse drawn farming implements, wagons, and a 1916 Case tractor in Frederick.
Washington Irving Trail Museum - Features outlaw and lawman history, cowboy music, Civil War battles and other events in the state's history. Includes hours and directions. Located southeast of Stillwater
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