The town of Shawnee (pop. 28,600) is located just east of Oklahoma City. It became a bustling railroad town but lost its bid to become capital of Oklahoma in 1910 to its larger neighbor. The discovery of oil in 1926 improved the town's outlook for the future.
The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee was founded in 1914 making it one of the oldest museums in Oklahoma.
The permanent collections of the museum feature Egyptian, Greek and Roman art, objects from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as well as modern art from the 20th century. The museum contains Native American, African and Eastern art.
Address: Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, 1900 West MacArthur Drive, Shawnee, OK 74804, United States
Phone: 1 (405) 878-5300, Fax: 1 (405) 878-5133
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), New Year's Eve (December 31), Easter - Christian, Good Friday - Christian
The Santa Fe Depot Museum is housed in the Shawnee train depot. The building resembles a Romanesque castle. The town's history is presented through furniture, dolls, clothing, antique cars and tool exhibits.
Hours:
10am-4pm; Sun:2pm-4pm; Sat:2pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: Admission costs are suggested donations. Special openings can be arranged.
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