For Native American Heritage Month, First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City Tells the Stories of 39 Tribal Nations
November is Native American Heritage Month, and First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City is one of the month's standout cultural destinations. Opened in September 2021, the 175,000-square-foot museum is devoted to the histories and present-day stories of Oklahoma's 39 distinct First American Nations.
Its OKLA HOMMA gallery presents tribal histories, with guided gallery tours, workshops and family activities across the season. The FAMily Discovery Center for children runs on reserved 90-minute sessions and closes at 4 p.m., so families should plan ahead.
The heritage month traces to November 1990, when President George H.W. Bush approved the designation. Beyond Oklahoma City, venues such as Albuquerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center also draw peak visits this month; travelers can check each museum's event calendar before going. (Source: First Americans Museum)
Source: First Americans Museum
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