Main Building Temporarily Closed

As of August 16, 2026, the main building closed to the public for major structural maintenance and repair. The outdoor exhibits remain open - most notably Coffee's Station, a replica early 19th-century frontier fur-trade post. The main building is expected to reopen in 2028.

Museum of the Great Plains

601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507

Museum of the Great Plains

Address:
601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507
Phone:
580-581-3460

Visit the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton to see special collections spotlighting the cultural and natural history of the Great Plains of North America. Investigate the past, present and future of the area through interactive exhibits and self-directed activities, such as a re-creation of the Red River Trading Post. 

Other permanent exhibits include the Domebo Dig Site, an authentic recreation of a 1960s archaeological excavation that revealed human activity from 11,000 years ago; as well as the Council Saddle Shop, an interactive space inspired by the life's work of renowned saddle maker Howard Council.

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Pricing

Free admission.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the pricing listed above, prices are subject to change without notice.

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Outdoor exhibits are open Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day, and federal holidays.

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