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Creek Council Oak Tree, 18th St. and Cheyenne Ave.. It was under the Creek Council Oak Tree in 1836 that the Lochapoka Creek Indians kindled a ceremonial fire using live coals they had carried from their Alabama homeland. This oak was Tulsa’s first town hall, first conference room, first church and first court of law. This tree symbolizes the spirit of Tulsa's early settlers. �
Geo Science Center, 8801 S Yale, ☎ +1 (918) 497-5555 (fax: +1 918-497-5557), . (closed in 2009 -- sorry!) �
Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, ☎ +1 (918) 596-2700, . Daily 10AM-5PM, tours at 11AM and 2PM. Touted as the "Museum of The Americas", has one of the world's largest collections of Western and Native American art and artifacts and constantly changing exhibits on a yearly basis. The gift shop has a good collection of art, jewelry, music and books as well. A must-see attraction for any visit to Tulsa. $8, donation optional. �
Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N Greenwood Ave., ☎ +1 (918) 596-1020, . M-Sa 9AM-5PM. Serves to promote the history of Tulsa’s Greenwood District. Was home to one of the worst race riots in American history. Special performances are often held at this center. �
The Ida Dennie Willis Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, 627 N Country Club Dr., ☎ +1 (918) 584-6654. W-Sa 11AM-4:30PM. Over 2000 dolls, dollhouses and other miniatures. �
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E 1st St., ☎ +1 (918) 596-1001, . M-F 9AM-5PM. Housed in the beautiful Art Deco-style Union Station Depot, many local jazz performances are held here. Donations. �
Penguins on Parade. There are dozens of 6' tall penguin sculptures scattered throughout the city. It is a local art project to raise funds for the Tulsa Zoo. (Fundraiser ended a long time ago) �
The Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S Rockford Rd (1 block E of Peoria Ave at 27th Pl), ☎ +1 (918) 749-7941, . Tu-W, F-Su 10AM-5PM; Th 10AM-8PM. In a former residence of local oilman Waite Phillips, has changing exhibits, a sculpture garden, art and artifacts from around the World, and a gift shop unlike anything else in Tulsa. �
Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E 71st St, ☎ +1 (918) 492-1818, . M-F 10AM-5PM. The largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest, flagship of The Fenster/Sanditen Cultural Center. As an arts education institution, and the only American Jewish museum in the region, utilizes both art and history to preserve and present Jewish culture. Adults $5.50; Seniors age 55+ $4.50; Student age 6-21 $3; free admission to teachers with school ID. �
Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 3624 N 74th E Ave., ☎ +1 (918) 834-9900, . Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM; Su 1PM-5PM. TASM Collection Highlights include a WWII German Jet Engine, An F-14 Tomcat, Two of Burt Rutan's Experimental aircraft, A locally built Gyrocopter by Spartan Aeronautics, and Art-Deco sections of the original Tulsa International Airport Terminal. TASM also has Many historical and interactive exhibits of interest to young and old alike. �
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