Woolaroc, Museum and wildlife preserve in Osage County, United States.
Description
Woolaroc is a museum and wildlife preserve located in Osage County, northeastern Oklahoma, spanning thousands of acres across rolling hills. The property features hiking trails, animal habitats, exhibition buildings, and a historic lodge set within natural woodlands and grasslands.
History
Frank Phillips founded this place in 1925 as a personal retreat and gathering space. It evolved into a foundation-run institution focused on preserving Western heritage and natural landscapes.
Culture
The place displays Western art and Native American objects that reflect regional traditions and heritage. These collections show how people lived and created in this part of Oklahoma.
Practical
The site is accessible by car from Bartlesville and surrounding towns. Plan to spend several hours walking around and viewing both indoor collections and outdoor areas.
Did you know?
The property is home to more than 30 animal species, including bison and elk, living in open habitats. A notable highlight is the Woolaroc aircraft, which won a major long-distance air race in 1927.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Osage County).
Oklahoma offers destinations beyond the well-traveled routes. The state holds a biblical city replica built into a hillside, a roadside blue whale large enough to climb, a Western museum with roaming bison and elk, and a park filled with hand-carved totem poles. Natural formations add depth to this...
Price Tower
15.2 km
The Outsiders House Museum
56.8 km
Gilcrease Museum
54.9 km
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
34 km
Fred and Adeline Drummond House
37.3 km
Osage Hills State Park
10.8 km
Dog Iron Ranch
45.8 km
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
54.3 km
Hulah Lake
30.3 km
Lake Yahola
51.7 km
LaQuinta
14.8 km
Mullendore Mansion
49.6 km
Dawson School
56.3 km
Bank of Bigheart
12.2 km
Diamond Point School
34.8 km
Bank of Hominy
37.5 km
Old Washington County Courthouse
15.7 km
Kiddie Park
15.8 km
Hominy School
37.4 km
Hominy Armory
37.5 km
Hominy Osage Round House
37.3 kmBlackburn Methodist Church
54.2 km
City Hall
20.7 km
Niotaze Methodist Episcopal Church
46.1 km
Cedar Creek Bridge
40.7 km
Tall Chief Cove Beach
37.8 km
Drummond House
37.3 km
Osage Hills State Park Picnic Pavilion
10.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes