Gilcrease Museum, through its Speaking of Gilcrease program, welcomes clubs and
organizations to invite our museum volunteers to come to your meeting place or business
location with a visual presentation showing the artistic and historic treasures
of the museum's permanent collection. These presentations are free and at no cost
to you.
These projected images come alive for your group, with descriptions behind each
painting, sculpture, artifact and document. Learn inside information about these
unique pieces that were acquired by Thomas Gilcrease from throughout the Americas.
Select from ten different presentations. Choose the perfect show for your group.
The length of each talk can be adapted to your time preferences. Click on the titles below
to see details about the program
 Nature
lovers and those who admire outdoor sculpture will truly enjoy "The Gardens at Gilcrease." This is a photographic
journey that winds through seven themed gardens on 23 acres immediately surrounding the museum. Stop along the way
to gaze at some magnificent bronze sculptures. See Allan Houser's "Sacred Rain Arrow," Denny Haskew's "Strength
of the Maker," Doug Hyde's charming "Crucita," Jim Agius' huge growling "Plains
Grizzly," and
Jay O'Meilia's tough "Frontier Woman," as well as many other wildlife sculptures. The journey starts at the
entrance of Gilcrease Museum with breathtaking pink, white and deep fuchsia azaleas in full bloom. Stroll along
Senators' Walk, see the Garland Kilmer Colonial Garden and gain an idea of what early colonists planted, and take
in the Friendship Garden with its grove of Austrian pines intermingled with blooming dogwoods and native Oklahoma
redbuds. The Patricia Wheeler Rock Garden has large boulders terraced on a steep hillside, creating natural crevices
for plants - a plethora of textures and hues. Other gardens include the Rosemary Titus Reynolds Victorian Garden with
its stunning wisteria and classic hand-wrought ironwork, Stuart Park with its ponds and gazebo, the Pioneer Garden,
the Pre-Columbian Garden, and the Gannaway Vista Garden. These gardens have been plotted within the museum's vast
475 acres nestled in the Osage Hills. It's an enjoyable and educational experience inspired by nature's pure beauty.
Gilcrease Museum offers free public or group tours for those nature lovers who would like to visit the gardens in
person, click here for more information.
Use this form to schedule
the presentation or call 918-596-2768.
Presentations should be requested at least three weeks in advance. To schedule a
presentation, contact the Associate Curator for of Adult and University Programs using this form
or 918-596-2768.
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