The Museum Broken Arrow
The Museum Broken Arrow
Located in what was once the heart of Indian Territory, the Museum Broken Arrow features several themed and interactive exhibits in unique settings. For example, visitors to the museum will enjoy a genuine and complete, hand-hewn Civil War-era log cabin and a 1930s jail cell. Download the museum's scavenger hunt form for an engaging adventure through the exhibits as you search for hidden treasures.
The Tribal Town exhibit recreates an open-air setting with a roundhouse enclosure that tells the story of the Broken Arrow band of Muscogee Creek Indians that gave their name to the modern city. Their story is told from their Alabama beginnings to the Dawes Act and allotment of their lands at the time of statehood. Enjoy soundtracks of Muscogee hymns, stomp dance and flute music.
The museum's veterans exhibit spans from WWI to Operation Freedom and features the full story of the late Lt. Col. Ernest Childers, a local member of the Creek tribe who was decorated with the Medal of Honor in World War II. The MKT railroad depot features elements from the original depot structure and features a gauge railroad. Other exhibits include presentations of the City of Roses, Cotton Jubilee, Broken Aro Coal Mining, Rooster Day and the history of local firefighters.
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Pricing
Admission: $5Children (under 13): Free
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.