Discovery Quest
What better way to discover all that the Museum has to offer than by searching through the Museum on your own. Scavenger hunts are always fun to have and learn about history!
Teachers can choose from the following Scavenger Hunts:
General
Students will cover the entire Museum. This can be modified to include the Military Memorial Museum.
From the ashes
Students can explore an exhibit based on two disasters in Ardmore, the Fire of 1895 and the Explosion of 1915.
Pioneers
Students can find items used by people upon settling in Oklahoma.
Programs
Scavenger Hunt
30 to 45 minutes, recommended for 1st-8th grades
Groups will make their way through the Museum following clues. Each clue leads to a different artifact or gallery area and helps teach participants about life in Oklahoma from territorial days to the present.
Example
Clue: If you were a firefighter in 1900, you might have used this to help put out a blaze. This has a bell.
Answer: Steam-Pump Fire Engine, 1900, in From the Ashes
Visiting the Museum
Tours
Museum tours can be guided or self-guided depending upon your preference. Tours can be for all or part of the museum and can be tailored to specific age groups. The typical tour is about 45 minutes, but tours can be tailored to the interests and needs of your group. Admission to the museum is free.
Teacher Workshops
Discover how you can use museum resources and methods to bring new excitement into your classroom. The Museum offers workshops to teachers on all the Educational Programs offered. Please contact the Museum at 580.226.3857 to set up a teacher workshop. All workshops are free.
Scheduling a Trip
Groups are encouraged to make reservations for tours and programs well in advance to ensure availability on the desired date. If you would like to bring a group to the Museum, please contact Stephanie at 580.226.3857. Neustadt Park is available for those wishing to bring lunches.
Please give at least one week advance notice of all groups.