Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
A working ranch, museum and wildlife preserve, the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve is an educational and entertainment hub situated in the breathtaking Osage Hills of northeast Oklahoma. This 3,700-acre property in Bartlesville was built in 1925 for Frank Phillips, founder of Phillips Petroleum Company. Phillips retained the essence of the West before the turn of the century, stocking the preserve with diverse varieties of animals. Today's bison herd on the property dates back to 1926, when 90 of the animals were imported from South Dakota. American bison continue to roam the property alongside North European fallow deer, water buffalo, llamas, pigmy goats and more.
Tour the 50,000 square foot museum, featuring the cultural heritage and lifestyles of early Western residents. See artifacts like pottery, baskets and more from about 40 American Indian tribes, including pieces that trace back to prehistoric civilizations. View paintings from a broad range of artists spanning decades, including works by Thomas Moran, John Clymer, impressive murals from W.R. Leigh and much more. Sculpture abounds both in the museum and on the main grounds.
Alongside Western and Native American art and artifacts stands an expansive collection of Colt firearms. Pieces on display include some of the first revolving cylinders made in the United States, firearms from the post-World War II era and the Russel Straight collection of Winchester rifles.
Peek inside Frank Phillips' opulent lodge, which once impressed and entertained friends and business associates. The eight-bedroom lodge overlooking Clyde Lake displays hundreds of mounted heads and horns from wildlife that once roamed the ranch. Many of the same native and exotic species still roam freely on the property today.
Visit the animal barn and mountain man camp during seasonal hours and hike 3,700 acres of property trails year-round. Trails include Princess Falls, Warrior Loop and Outlaw Loop. Woolaroc is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a North American Reciprocal Museum.
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Ages 13 - 64: $16Seniors (65 & older): $14
Children (12 & under): Free
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.