The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, founded in 1919, is one of Oklahoma’s oldest museums. Named after Father Gregory Gerrer, a talented Benedictine monk, the museum features a diverse collection of art and artifacts collected during his travels across Europe, Africa, and South America. Visitors are often surprised by the museum’s impressive and eclectic displays, which include Greco-Roman pottery, coins, and Egyptian mummies, such as the well-preserved "Tutu." The collection also boasts shrunken heads, tribal masks, indigenous clothing and tools, Chinese smoking pipes, and a variety of oil paintings, some created by Gerrer himself. Many exhibits are seasonal and rotate regularly, offering fresh displays and new items to explore on each visit. The museum’s collection represents over 5,000 years of culture and history, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the civilizations that created these objects. The staff are friendly, helpful, and enhance the experience, making it a welcoming place for all. The museum is a hidden gem, offering more than just art — it’s a journey through history and culture, with rare artifacts and engaging exhibits that encourage repeated visits. Its unique items and rotating displays make it a must-see destination for anyone interested in art, history, and ethnology.
Very solid small museum. They have quite a varied collection of antiquities up through more modern pieces from around the world. $10 per person might be a little pricey, but it's fair enough since it's off the beaten track.
July 2026
For the size of the museum, it is FULL of great pieces both historic and modern. They also have an area for the kids to make their own art and learn something. When my kids and I went, they had prisms there that they could shine light through.
July 2026
A beautiful museum with offerings that exceed expectations
