American Banjo Museum, Oklahoma City

Name: American Banjo Museum
Address: 9 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, 73104, United States
Telephone: +1 405-604-2793

#7 among attractions in Oklahoma City

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City is dedicated to the history of the banjo. The museum's exhibits document the rise of the banjo from its arrival in North America via the Atlantic slave trade to modern times. The museum was founded in 1988 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, by Jack Canine and moved to Oklahoma City in 2009. ()

Coordinates: 35°28'0"N, 97°30'41"W

Address

9 E Sheridan AveCentral Oklahoma City (Downtown Oklahoma City)Oklahoma City 73104 United States

Contact

+1 405-604-2793

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Day trips

American Banjo Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paycom Center Arena, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Chickasaw Plaza, Oklahoma City
12 min walk • Chickasaw Plaza is a plaza along the Bricktown Canal in Bricktown, Oklahoma City, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The plaza features a statue of a Chickasaw warrior, which was sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation, as well as markers describing the tribe's history and land loss following the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is American Banjo Museum open?

American Banjo Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to American Banjo Museum?

Nearby attractions include Flaming Lips Alley, Oklahoma City (3 min walk), Bricktown, Oklahoma City (4 min walk), Continental Oil Center, Oklahoma City (4 min walk), Red Earth Art Center, Oklahoma City (5 min walk).

How to get to American Banjo Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Banjo Museum:

Tram

Bricktown • Lines: OKC Streetcar Bricktown Loop, OKC Streetcar Downtown Loop (1 min walk)
Mickey Mantle • Lines: OKC Streetcar Bricktown Loop, OKC Streetcar Downtown Loop (4 min walk)

Train

Oklahoma City (4 min walk)

Bus

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority City Bus Terminal (16 min walk)