Formerly the home of oilman Waite Phillips, the Philbrook Museum of Art is an historic villa restored to preserve the grandeur of the 1920s. Nestled in one of Tulsa's oldest neighborhoods, Philbrook exhibits more than 8,500 works of art, including Italian renaissance art, classical and Oriental pieces, and extensive Native American collections. As one of America's Top 65 art museums, Philbrook's Italian-style villa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was featured in the television series "America's Castles." In addition, Philbrook offers 23 acres of English-style formal gardens. Admission charge.
Open: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Thu 10am-8pm). Restaurant open 11am-2pm (and 5-7pm on Thu). Closed major holidays.
Formerly the home of oilman Waite Phillips, the Philbrook Museum of Art is an historic villa restored to preserve the grandeur of the 1920s. Nestled in one of Tulsa's oldest neighborhoods, Philbrook exhibits more than 8,500 works of art, including Italian renaissance art, classical and Oriental pieces, and extensive Native American collections. As one of America's Top 65 art museums, Philbrook's Italian-style villa is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was featured in the television series "America's Castles." In addition, Philbrook offers 23 acres of English-style formal gardens. Admission charge.