Chickasaw Cultural Center, Native American cultural center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, US.

The Chickasaw Cultural Center is a 184-acre campus in Sulphur, Oklahoma, designed by the architectural firm Frankfurt Short Bruza. Its main building, the Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center, holds the indoor exhibits, while the Anoli' Theater has a 2,400 sq ft screen and seats 350. A recreated traditional village, a sky bridge and a garden honoring Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame members fill the grounds.

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby called in the 1960s for a building to preserve Chickasaw culture, but the nation could not fund it then. A 1980 Price Waterhouse feasibility study for an Arbuckle-area theme park found too few residents to support it, and an October 2000 survey of over 1,200 members gathered ideas for a cultural center. U.S. Representative Tom Cole drafted a land exchange among the Nation, the City of Sulphur and the National Park Service, approved September 28, 2004; ground was broken two days later, and construction took six years and $40 million before opening in 2010.

The center showcases Chickasaw traditions through hands-on craft demonstrations and regular events where visitors can watch traditional dances and storytelling. These activities offer direct experience with how the Chickasaw express their identity and values today.

The complex is large and requires adequate time to explore all areas properly. Wear sturdy shoes and prepare for varying weather, as you will move between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout your visit.

A specialized research collection focuses on tribal studies and genealogical research for Southeastern peoples. Visitors can access comprehensive resources that help many trace their own family connections.