Muskogee Attractions 
In the town of Muskogee in eastern Oklahoma is the very interesting Five Civilised Tribes Museum, which illustrates the cultures of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Chocktaw, Creek and Seminole Indians.
Many of the Indian nations had their own "capitals", which now have interesting museums devoted to the cultures of the various tribes: Okmulgee for the Creek Indians, Pawhuska for the Osages, Ponca City for the Poncas, Tahlequah for the Cherokees, Wewoka for the Seminoles.
Many of the Indian nations had their own "capitals", which now have interesting museums devoted to the cultures of the various tribes: Okmulgee for the Creek Indians, Pawhuska for the Osages, Ponca City for the Poncas, Tahlequah for the Cherokees, Wewoka for the Seminoles.
Ataloa Lodge Museum
The Ataloa Lodge Museum was built in 1932. It is located on the Bacone College campus and houses more than 20,000 American Indian artifacts.
Ataloa Lodge Museum
2299 Old Bacone Road
Muskogee, OK 74403-1568
United States
2299 Old Bacone Road
Muskogee, OK 74403-1568
United States
Phone 1 (918) 781-7283
Fax 1 (918) 682-5514
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 13:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Five Civilized Tribes Museum
The Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee is housed in an 1875 Indian Agency building. Exhibits include displays and artifacts depicting the history and culture of the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole tribes.
Five Civilized Tribes Museum
1101 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
United States
1101 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
United States
Phone 1 (918) 683-1701
Fax 1 (918) 683-3070
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The U.S. 62 and the OK 16 closely follow the historic trail (Trail of Tears) from Tahlequah, which the Indians were forced to take when they were driven out, having to suffer the most severe privations.
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
National Trails System Office-Santa Fe
Box 728
Santa Fe, OK 87504-0728
United States
National Trails System Office-Santa Fe
Box 728
Santa Fe, OK 87504-0728
United States
Phone 1 (505) 988-6888
Fax 1 (505) 986-5214
USS Batfish War Memorial Park Museum
The War Memorial Park Museum in Muskogee contains many items related to the USS Batfish a submarine that served in the Second World War. The museum displays battle flags, photographs, artifacts, and models. The museum includes several big guns and a torpedo.
Hours
March 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 16 to March 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
