Seminole Nation Museum
Sharing the Seminole Story
Our Museum
Plan Your Visit
Free Arts-Learning Opportunities Available
Artful Living: Enhancing Senior Well-Being Through Creative Learning
From February until May, the Seminole Nation Museum is hosting various Creative Aging programs for older adults in the community. From basket weaving to traditional patchwork, each class is designed to inspire creativity and foster meaningful connections.
Current Exhibitions
Form and Function: Southeastern Art and Utility Among the Five Tribes
We are very excited to invite everyone to see our latest show, “Form and Function: Southeastern Art and Utility Among the Five Tribes.” This exhibition features Native art and artifacts that serve a functional purpose in everyday life. It discusses how these items were used, the purpose of their ornamentation, and the significance of the stories they tell within their culture. This show will run from February 1st to June 14th.
What’s New?
The Permanent Collections Gallery
The new Permanent Collections Gallery is now open to visitors! This space was redesigned as part of a Heritage Preservation Grant awarded by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and currently exhibits items purchased with our Ligon Collections Endowment. This new gallery can also serve as classroom space for many of the exciting new programs that the Seminole Nation Museum is planning for 2025.
First Annual Artifact Identification Day
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Bring your discovered objects to the Seminole Nation Museum on April 12th and learn more about their history from local avocational archeologists! This free event is hosted by the Oklahoma Anthropological Society. We recommend bringing no more than 20 items. Come join us!
April Shower Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Seminole Nation Museum’s 29th annual “April Shower” fundraiser, hosted by the Daisy Garden Club, invites the community to support the museum’s mission. Donations will help fund critical projects, including HVAC system upgrades and adding electricity to the museum’s new outdoor learning pavilion.
Welcome to the Museum
The Seminole Nation Museum documents and interprets the history and culture of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the people and events that make its capital, Wewoka, one of the most historically significant and culturally diverse communities in Oklahoma. Through the use of select artifacts, historic photographs, and interpretive exhibits, the events and stories that shaped the home of the Seminoles for more than a century are chronicled in a captivating, educational, and enlightening experience.
Museum Information
Gift Shop
Museum Announces 2024 Ligon Collections Purchase
The Seminole Nation Museum is proud to honor Joan Roberts Ligon’s birthday
by announcing its 2024 Joan Roberts Ligon Collection Endowment purchase.
Support the Museum
Endowments
Ways You Can Make a Difference
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Donate Funds
Your involvement and support strengthen our ability to provide educational programming, curate and preserve historical artifacts and documents, and fund the many impressive upgrades and renovations to our facility. Please make a contribution to ensure the stories of the people of Wewoka and the Great Seminole Nation are alive for generations to come.
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Donate Artifacts
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Become a Volunteer
You can help the Museum by the giving of your time. Assistance is always needed as part of the day-to-day operation of the Museum or with various special exhibits, fundraisers, and educational programs. We have many opportunities for service that fit different schedules. If you’re interested in Wewoka’s fascinating history, help bring it alive by calling us today!