Seminole Nation Museum

Sharing the Seminole Story

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Marcus Frejo (Oklahoma Seminole) – beaded portrait of Emathla (King Philip) made of leather, cotton, and size 13 and 15 cut seed beads   2024

Current Exhibition

Seminole Continuum: The Art of Oklahoma and Florida Seminoles

From December 1 to February 28, 2026, visit the Seminole Continuum: The Art of Oklahoma and Florida Seminoles exhibit at the Museum. Showcasing over 30 new pieces from both Oklahoma and Florida Seminole artists, this exhibit celebrates their unique shared heritage. You can also hear from the artists directly at the Museum on December 7th for the Opening Reception and Gallery Talk.

A Santa statue holding a Merry Christmas sign

Upcoming Events

The 2025 Holiday Bazaar

Join us at the museum for the 52nd annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 21st, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can shop a variety of local crafts, delicious baked goods, unique gifts, and more while enjoying festive music and holiday cheer. This event is free, and everyone is invited!

Wewoka Christmas parade 2025

Upcoming Events

2025 Wewoka Christmas Parade

On Monday, December 8th at 6:30 pm, join us for the annual Wewoka Christmas Parade! From 5 to 8 pm, visitors can enjoy free cookies, hot cocoa, and free photos with Santa inside the Museum.

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

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Conservation & Exhibition

Museum Receives Grant & Historic Gifts

The Seminole Nation Museum is honored to announce the receipt of a Rehoming Grant and significant cultural artifacts from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts.

(Right) A late-twentieth-century man’s Seminole patchwork jacket, gifted to the Seminole Nation Museum through the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts’ Rehoming Program, now on display in the Museum’s exhibition Seminole Continuum (December 1, 2025–February 28, 2026).

Museum Announces 2024 Ligon Collections Purchase

 

Seminole Stomp Dance - 2023- Liogon Endowment

 

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 

Honor a loved one by creating an endowment in their name or contributing to the endowment fund. Endowments secure future building expansion and improvements, including increased public spaces; enhanced, modern methods of artifact preservation; and increased professional staffing.

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

Do you have a piece of Wewoka history stored away in your home? Whether it is a photograph of your family business or a sofke spoon used by your great-grandmother, each artifact is a record of the Seminole Nation and Wewoka. Please consider making a gift to the Museum so that we can showcase your item’s place in Wewoka’s fascinating and unique story.

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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!

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