
Art, history, and lush gardens in a grand Tulsa mansion.
Philbrook Museum of Art blends a historic Tulsa mansion with outstanding art galleries and magnificent gardens. The diverse collection and striking interiors earn high praise, enhanced by thoughtful landscape design. Visitors note friendly staff, a charming cafe and gift shop, and grounds great for picnics or a stroll—plus a swing under a giant oak. Staff members plant over 22,000 bulbs annually.
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Explore diverse permanent and rotating exhibits featuring fine art from various periods and cultures in a historic mansion setting.
Wander through beautifully landscaped gardens with seasonal displays, including over 22,000 bulbs planted yearly for year-round beauty.
Tour the 72-room Italianate villa, originally built by Waite Phillips, offering insights into Tulsa's oil history and architecture.
Enjoy light meals at the on-site cafe and browse unique souvenirs, art books, and gifts in the museum shop.
Utilize serene outdoor areas for picnics, relaxation, or private events amidst stunning garden and mansion backdrops.
Participate in guided tours, art classes, and family-friendly activities designed to engage visitors of all ages.
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Overall rating
Andre Kochetov
The museum named after Waite Phillips, the oilman who coined Tulsa a an oil capital, transformed his 72-room mansion into a cozy, family museum of fine arts. It is one of only 5 museums in the country that blends historic house, outstanding art galeries, and magnificent gardens.
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The museum is absolutely stunning! The landscape design is breathtaking, the building itself is remarkable, and the interior is truly beautiful. But what really amazed me was the collection — an incredibly diverse range of exhibits. I hadn’t heard of this museum before and wasn’t expecting to see so many wonderful works. Visiting was a delightful surprise. I also want to especially highlight the friendliness of the museum staff. I definitely highly recommend it!
Lisa Osborne
The art and temporary exhibits are great. My favorites are the mansion and the amazing gardens. The gardens are beautiful in spring and summer, but are great in fall and winter too. The staff plants over 22,000 bulbs every year.
Johannah C.
This was an absolutely beautiful museum and garden. I spent about 4 hours wandering around looking at all the paintings and gardens. There are many areas you can have a picnic or relax and there’s something for everyone.
Roxann Hauser
This is a grand mansion art museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The grounds are inspiring! My favorite is the swing under the giant oak tree. The sun streaming in my face through the leaves was memorable. The art is interesting to view while having a relaxed visit. We bought some goodies in the gift shop. We ate before arriving, but there is a cute little cafe for lunch.