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Will Rogers Memorial Museum
1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017, United States
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Sa
Review №1

This is one of the best museums I have visited. Easy to find. Plenty of parking. The exhibits are fun and informative. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I loved the theater. Really well put together. Really glad I visited.

Jo
Review №2

Liked looking at all the items in the Museum, family pictures, his travels, movies, the movie theater to watch movies. One room for children puppets, rope a steer, play area. Outside memorial. Did a scavenger hunt with my granddaughter, she enjoyed the Museum. The follies he was in.

Ca
Review №3

I have been here about 4 times and have enjoyed it each time, always learning something new and finding out new things about Oklahomas favorite son. The museum is designed super well, is fun, and does Will Rogers justice. Great gift shop too with fun souvenirs.

Pa
Review №4

The Museum is always on our list for holiday festivities. Halloween and Easter are the best!

De
Review №5

Awesome place to visit. Watch the movie about Will Rogers first before diving into the museum. Everything will make more sense. Go down below to the Children’s museum. It was so adorable and it will give you ideas on decorating. The murals were amazing!

Ky
Review №6

Went there for the halloween event , kids had a great time. Good job you guys

Ni
Review №7

Really fun for the whole family! This was a man that was important to Oklahoma and the whole nation, and we learned a lot today. Well definitely be back. Theres still more to learn, and the folks who work here are very hospitable!

Br
Review №8

Beautiful museum, very informative! Regret not going sooner

sa
Review №9

Absolutely one of the best museums Ive ever visited. Plan to spend several hours. Lots of visuals and many different kinds of exhibits.

Te
Review №10

It was a pleasure to tour this museum and to learn so much about a great American superstar.

Bo
Review №11

Loved it! Wills humor is timeless.You should come

Ka
Review №12

Andy was a really good docent. He was very helpful and entertaining. The museum is also really interesting.

Gi
Review №13

Tells the life story of Will Rogers and his family. Nice place to visit.

Ph
Review №14

Very fun to learn of his life and to see how an amazing life he lived. Very nice place for a family outing for everyone.

Ti
Review №15

Hes a man who should be remembered, and they do a great job here. Everyone seems to really care. And they took great care of us as well. Thank you!

Ja
Review №16

I really enjoyed the Will Rogers memorial museum, learned so much more about this man than I ever knew before.

LA
Review №17

Absolutely beautiful inside and out...a great kids area downstairs.

J-
Review №18

A great place to learn about the man behind all of the stories.

Fa
Review №19

The place is beautiful. Everyone is eager to feed you as much information as you wish to learn about Will Rogers.Would definitely come back.

Ry
Review №20

Ok this place was truly awesome. Will Rogers was a pretty amazing man!If you are ever in the Tulsa area go check it out and head down old Route 66. For a little trip!!

Mi
Review №21

This is a wonderful museum about Americas favorite son of his era. Philosopher, actor, comedian, author. This place is a must see.

J
Review №22

A very cool place with a surprising amount of displays and interactive areas. If youre coming through Claremore, be sure to stop by!

Ra
Review №23

I cant say enough good things about the Will Rogers Memorial. The grounds outside are beautiful and well maintained. So much to see inside and many different types of displays. Sit in the little theatre and watch a Will Rogers movie, see a replica of his home study, artwork, sculptures and more. Downstairs houses a great place for children. Puppet area, dress-up, Lincoln Logs and more. Still all tied in to Will and his personal history. Great gift shop with lots of fun gifts for everyone. Entry price well worth the money. Restrooms and elevators both handicap accessible. Easy to find and good parking.

An
Review №24

So many different types of guns I didnt know where to start. Excellent collection the best by far.

Ri
Review №25

Historical - if you are a history buff then you are sure to enjoy this. It was a nice afternoon. Relaxing and fun time, gift shop, nice restrooms, educational area for school groups. Well cared for and beautiful yard.

Jo
Review №26

Worth the admission fee. Can spend lots of time, enjoyed it

Re
Review №27

A unique museum for a unique man! I did not know he was in so many movies. Quite a few Russell sculptures, and lots and lots of quotes from Will Rogers. The doscent who gave us the history of the man was fantastic, very knowledgeable and quite a good impersonator.

Be
Review №28

Best ever. They have tour guides that are knowledgeable on Will Rogers. That can explain his wit and humor. His history is such a part of americana you would not believe. Wonder experience.

Ru
Review №29

Great place to experience all things Will Rogers. Very well done

Ty
Review №30

Such a great place.

To
Review №31

A senior group from Tulsa Creek Indian community center made a visit to Will Rogers Memorial Museum today. There were 12 people in our group. 8 of us rode in the van and 2 other couples drove their personal vehicle.Its an easy drive from SW Tulsa, tollroads and expressway almost all of the way. They have plenty of handicapped parking and the entrance fee is $10.00 and $5.00 for seniors.This is a great Museum. If you know anything about Will Rogers you will love this place. Old movies, memorabilia, pictures and the outside grounds are beautiful.I am 77 years old and Im one of the young ones in our group. I first visited WRMM with my family in the mid 50s. It has really nice.Will Rogers, Oklahomas favorite son. Dont miss this.

Da
Review №32

Alot has changed since my childhood visit. The staff was very nice.

Je
Review №33

Prior to coming to the Memorial Museum, I had very little knowledge about him beyond his Vaudeville act. The Memorial is set up in a way that certain section give you more information about a different part of his repertoire, be it the silent or spoken films, Vaudeville act, radio or newspaper columns (which truly were social commentary). I learned a tremendous amount about him and what he stood for, and really enjoyed the museum. Within the museum, there are QR codes which you can use for additional info - a great resource once youre done. If youre near Claremore, this is a museum that is not to be missed.

Ka
Review №34

This visit took place during Quarantine and we did not get to visit inside, but it was so worth seeing the outside and I can’t imagine how amazing it will be for us to see inside the museum!!!

UK
Review №35

Every American should see this. It worries me that people like Will Rogers will be forgotten by future generations.

Sa
Review №36

Great history lesson

ja
Review №37

This was a gorgeous museum with so much history packed inside. We did a scavenger hunt for information. It was educational and fun.

Ga
Review №38

I have been bringing my nieces to the museum since they were 3yrs old ( now are 6). At first our goal was to go down to the children’s area to play. Then as they got older we began stopping at the exhibits and learning more about Will Rogers. They kept calling him “Mr Rogers” and eventually I realized they had confused him with ( Mr. Rogers neighborhood). We have our favorite places to stop and learn about him. We have a friend and her great grandson who began joining us. The kids spend hours playing and building in the Children’s area. ( we always try to leave pick up after ourselves and leave it nicer than we find it). We also have enjoyed picnics outside in warmer weather and finally made it out to Will Rogers house and farm. If you have kids that are 5 and under they are free and yearly membership is reasonable.

sa
Review №39

Absolutely love this place. The cowboy made friends with my 3 year old and it made my little boys whole world light up! Would recommend to everyone

Ro
Review №40

Great experience. Got a little special treatment because of the group we were with.

Ad
Review №41

Very large and well presented history of an American entertainment legend

Ma
Review №42

Very interesting place and it wasnt really busy when we were there, so we had a personal guide. Wills quotes are awesome

Ge
Review №43

I loved it. I learned a lot.

Ti
Review №44

Will Rogers was a talented guy and a wise man.

Da
Review №45

Very interesting and informative. You learn about the life of Will Rogers and what he did through out his lifetime.

To
Review №46

Well done. Experience his entire life. I learned a lot more about his character and personality that I knew.

Ya
Review №47

Very cool place just wish they had more stuff.

Mi
Review №48

Was very interesting

Ki
Review №49

A must see if you go to Claremore!!! A very good museum. Friendly staff and something for all ages. A very good area for small kids too!!!

Da
Review №50

Very small but interesting. Lots of paintings and statues. Not tons of original artifacts. Staff is nice. There was an anniversary celebration going on while the museum was open. Odd.

Be
Review №51

It was great. The guides were so knowledgeable and helpful. Full of great information. Very well done and maintained. Such a pretty setting

Ap
Review №52

Loved it so interesting

Da
Review №53

The crown jewel of places to visit in Claremore. Went time for the 1st Will Rogers Film Festival, where I enjoyed the showing of 6 narrative short films.

Da
Review №54

This was our first visit here, and the staff were very cordial and knowledgeable regarding Will Rogers. There is a price of admission, but youll get your moneys worth.Kudos to Andy for giving us an initial introduction of the legendary Will Rogers as we stepped into the main foyer to begin our journey back in time.There were several niches and larger, cavernous rooms that held a multitude of paintings, videos and memorabilia. Several locations had a QR Code emblazoned on the wall beside each area to play audio detailing that particular area. So make sure you download a QR Code reader app on your smartphone.There is also a kids area with activities such as playing dress-up, building with the classic Lincoln Logs, and more, Unfortunately the kids area is a few small flights downstairs with lower-than-normal handrails, so if you have mobility issues it may be an issue.The gift shop had a wide range of items - ranging from Will Rogers movies, books, and the usual Route 66 fare. The woman operating the gift shop was also quite savvy in all things Will Rogers.Overall I would highly recommend this museum. Be sure to visit Hammett House restaurant down the road to enjoy a great meal, but thats another review.

Ca
Review №55

I was here as a child and returned as an adult in my 60s. Its a sad thing that we havent taught our children who is Native American Hero was. My grands have no idea. Will Rogers was an amazing individual.

Tr
Review №56

This was a great museum! I took a class of high school boys on a reward trip there, and the cool thing was that it held their interest. In fact l, they thanked me for bringing them there... When does that ever happen? P.s. we loved the live rope tricks and the friendly and informative staff.

Al
Review №57

Love this place!!!!! Its a fun place for the whole family!

Ga
Review №58

Been going here since i was 11 years old and i never get tired of it,great place for the family to visit?!

Da
Review №59

A little expensive, but cool museum.

St
Review №60

Life history stories and displays of Will Rogers including his grave site. This is a well done museum in a gorgeous building.

Iv
Review №61

Great historical point.

Ki
Review №62

Great museum honoring a great man! My students loved the scavenger hunt.

Pa
Review №63

We didnt get to enter as it had just closed. Been YEARS since I visited. Did enjoy looking around the grounds. The view was terrific. Will return to visit earlier in the day. Brought my sister to visit, shes from Ohio.

Pa
Review №64

Interesting museum & friendly people work here.

Da
Review №65

Very nice museum and very respectful to the memory of an American icon. It really helped me learn so much more about this great man.

Br
Review №66

My family loves history and everyone there on Halloween were very nice

Mi
Review №67

This museum is dedicated to Will Rogers. Will Rogers never met a person he didnt like. When visiting the Will Rogers Memorial Musuem give yourself at least 2 hours to take in all the rooms in the building. There is also grounds to wonder around. The signage to the memorial musuem is clearly visible from the roadway. There are rest rooms available on site. Will Rogers was a very interesting man that dabbled in politics, cowboying and comedy. If in Oklahoma you must visit and I promise you will not be disappointed.

Be
Review №68

A wonderful place to visit lots of good history

Je
Review №69

My 9 yr old son had a blast!

Re
Review №70

This is an awesome museum, very peaceful, very pleasant, a very special place.

Ni
Review №71

This was a well laid out museum! There was a lot to see. Great experience!

Pa
Review №72

A life-long dream to see this memorial. My high expectations were NOT disappointed.In addition to all the audios, videos, statues, wall hangings, and timeline displays we were almost spellbound by a man who gave us behind-the-scenes Will Rogers life stories.We only planned a 2 hour tour. We saw almost everything, but wish we had more time.

El
Review №73

Quite a museum. Very interesting.

Di
Review №74

Well worth your time & money. My husband wanted to visit here on our way to Branson. By far, one if the better museums we have ever visited. I highly recommend it. We also drive the 12 miles to his home. I enjoyed seeing that as well as the drive out there. Worth the time.

Wi
Review №75

Nice museum to honor an American icon. Much information that is not readily available to the cursory history consumer. Well laid out. Easy access for all ages. Grounds are very well maintained. I dont know if they make them available for weddings, etc., but it would be a beautiful venue.

Pa
Review №76

This is a beautiful place. What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man.

Sh
Review №77

Great history and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend.

To
Review №78

I love this place.

ja
Review №79

Nice museum, lots of things to see. Main theater was very musty, so allergic people beware. Nice kids section in basement.

Rh
Review №80

Really great place!

Da
Review №81

Brought My Daughters Here as Kids Now Im Here With My Grandson....Great Place To Visit;Friendly Staff..

Do
Review №82

America needs another Will Rogers. It would nice to have his sense of humor again.

El
Review №83

Living in Oklahoma all my life but this was my first time here...it was great!

De
Review №84

Great tripOrgan hteatn good, well played

Ch
Review №85

Wow what a interesting man. Beautiful grounds.

Ke
Review №86

Very interesting. Spent 2 hours and could have spent more time if we had it. Would visit again.

Cy
Review №87

Like good ole us history and Oklahoma history? This is a must! The people are welcoming kind and helpful! And there is a calming view! You wont forget this place!

JC
Review №88

We are so fortunate to have such a great place in Claremore!

Te
Review №89

Good museum to remember a great man

Fr
Review №90

Always nice to come here,been coming for about 30 years.

Le
Review №91

Love Will Rogers. Best museum in Oklahoma

Ve
Review №92

I love this place! It was so interesting and beautiful!

Li
Review №93

Really informative. Good presentation

Mi
Review №94

An amazing collection of Will Rogers memorabilia hosted by the best volunteers on the Route 66 trip! You are brought on the journey with true Will Rogers spirit!

Ma
Review №95

DOBLE WOW...!Art the XXI Century..!

St
Review №96

A great monument to a great man.

Ro
Review №97

Watch 4th of July fireworks

b
Review №98

Love anything cowboy. Hes a legend

To
Review №99

Boy do we need a Will Rogers now.The man was great.And so is this place

RI
Review №100

Very good. The most Friendly of all museums.

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  • Address:1720 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 74017, United States
  • Site:http://www.willrogers.com/
  • Phone:+1 918-341-0719
Categories
  • History museum
  • Event venue
  • Tourist attraction
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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