Har-Ber Village
Har-Ber Village
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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HAR-BER VILLAGE MUSEUM is a seasonal (third Saturday in March thru first Saturday in November) pioneer-era village and history museum located on the shores of Grand Lake o' the Cherokees in Oklahoma. Visitors experience the area's history and ecology through self-guided tours. Antiques, collectibles and reproductions are displayed in exhibitions representing the mid-1800s to the early 1900s in the local four-state region (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas). Several of the Village's HISTORIC BUILDINGS were relocated to the grounds, including a schoolhouse, jail and 16 log cabins. Other log structures were built to house collections and are typical for the mid-to-late 1800s-a courthouse, a bank, a stagecoach inn and a church built with bricks hand-made before the Civil War. Other replicated buildings include a mercantile, jail and hanging gallows, a doctor's and a dentist's office, print shop, post office, drug store and more. We also have Nature Trails!
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Apryl Poirier
Seagoville, TX55 contributions
Aug 2020
My husband and I stopped by on August 2, 2020. We did enjoy the exhibits. There is lots to see. However, the guest admissions woman was very rude. On their website, it states, "Har-Ber Village is a Blue Star member and offers free admission to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Now upon arrival, she attempted to charge us full price. I mentioned what it said on the website. Her replied "ugh, let me call my manager" and she stepped out. After a minute or two, she returned and then told me the price was $7.50 a piece. Again, I reminded her that their website said the military was free between memorial day and labor day. With a major attitude, she rolled her eyes and said, "ok...let me call..again". She stepped out of the shop again. When she returned she threw the phone on the desk, grabbed the wristbands, and said "Here" and walked off. Very rude!
Written September 2, 2020
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We are very sorry that you had this experience and we aim to never let this happen again. We appreciate our Troops. We hold them, and their families in the highest esteem. We try to thank them for their service to our great Nation and it seems we have lacked on this day. We have rectified this situation and if you are ever in the area again please come in and see us.
Written October 23, 2020
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Jeannie C
Springfield, MO75 contributions
May 2021
Beautiful setting for this picturesque Village. Visit the past at your own leisurely pace. Authentic log cabins with each being filled completely with original fixtures/furniture. Many interesting collections of barbed wire, dolls, Girls/Boy Scout and Armed Forces. Immaculate grounds and stately trees to shade your visit. Stretch your legs and your mind.
We enjoyed talking and learning about weaving and looms. Thank you for a treasured handmade rug. We hope to return to see different and additional demonstrations.
Everyone was welcoming and gracious.
Enjoy a fresh burger or Rueben at the Cafe!
We enjoyed talking and learning about weaving and looms. Thank you for a treasured handmade rug. We hope to return to see different and additional demonstrations.
Everyone was welcoming and gracious.
Enjoy a fresh burger or Rueben at the Cafe!
Written May 7, 2021
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Thank you for the visit!
Written July 30, 2021
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Dianna P
Independence, Missouri793 contributions
Aug 2022
I highly recommend a visit here! We visited today (Monday, 8/29) and we were practically the only people here. I thought the weather was great (just a little hot). The price was good too. Only $10. Well worth it! Very well done! The restaurant is not open on Monday.
Written August 29, 2022
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George S
Oklahoma City, OK17 contributions
Jul 2020
My wife and I had visited Har-Ber Village about 40 years ago. Wow! what an improvement. It's a great piece of History in a picturesque location on Grand Lake. I won't wait 40 years to go back
Written July 28, 2020
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Thank you for visiting!
Written October 23, 2020
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Ashley
Neptune Beach, FL41 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
I really enjoyed walking through this village. There are so many old preserved buildings and artifacts to see. I went first thing in the morning and walked the nature trail before visiting the village. Unfortunately there weren’t any living history demonstrations during my visit timing, but I bet those are really neat too!
Written April 6, 2024
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Joy W
Oostburg, WI135 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
We were in Grand Lakes for a family vacation. This was one location we wanted to visit. We had lunch and then walked the nature trails. We enjoyed the walk, it was informative and had lots of beautiful things to look at. The nature trail took us to the start of the village. There is a lot to look at. There are about 100 different buildings with different things to look at from the past. We enjoyed looking at the variety of historic artifacts.
Written October 16, 2020
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Thank you for coming and visiting! We hope to see you back one day!
Written October 23, 2020
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Jeanne O
24 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
We needed a nice break from the lake so decided to go to this village. There were 101 buildings which had an assortment of vintage items to look through. A good way to pass two hours along with a beautiful lake view.
Written June 10, 2020
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Thank you for visiting!
Written October 23, 2020
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Cody S
Grove, OK1 contribution
Aug 2015 • Family
They close at 6. I walked in at 4:15 and they told me they stop admissions at 5 and it takes 2 hours to see it all. When I said I'm sure I could shave 10 minutes off the receptionist said " well we're closing "... 45 minutes early. Awesome. Won't be back.
Written August 3, 2015
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JArnold1976
Wyandotte, OK2 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We went to Harbor village for Pioneer days on October 13th 2018, it was rainy day but nice. We paid $30 to go in and see people do the demonstrations the said they had for Pioneer days..well no one was demonstrating anything we paid to see! We walked around and looked at half of what they had, and they turned the lights out on us. We couldn't see inside some of the buildings because it was rainy and overcast! I think we were treated badly.
Written October 14, 2018
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ChiGal
Chicago, IL22 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Well organized collection of memorabilia that gives a glimpse of how Americans lived during the pioneer era and turn of the century. Located on beautiful grounds. It was also very nice to be introduced to the husband and wife responsible for the collection. They were compassionate people who contributed much to help others.
Written May 28, 2019
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Thanks for visiting. We’re glad you enjoyed the museum. Harvey and Bernice were truly very special people.
Written May 29, 2019
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I do not know if Har-Ber is open during the Christmas holiday.
Written November 20, 2019
Does the cafe have air-conditioning?My mom is in her 80's and wants to wait for my daughter and I while we tour, with her cool iced tea, but an air conditioned waiting area would be perfect. Thanks for your help.
Written August 16, 2017
Yes it does. I would suggest driving up to the cafe. It's up the hill and has parking. Get the fried green tomatoes! Also check out the kitchen garden. Very cool.
Written August 17, 2017
Why is it so difficult to find admission information for your attraction? Is Har-Ber Village a for-profit organization or its it supported by grants and government funding?
Thank you,
HP
Written October 20, 2016
The museum's web site, which includes admission information and a history of the museum, just Google "Har-ber Village Museum"
Written October 20, 2016
Are small dogs allowed at your outdoor museum?
Written October 14, 2015
Did I see on your website that you were having a free admission day the 26th of OCT? please respond, as we are planning on another trip up there.
thank you in advance
Written October 12, 2015
Our one free day a year always coincides with Pelican Fest which was last weekend. Consider purchasing a membership--2016 memberships are available now--and you can visit free every day of the season. Memberships are about twice the cost of one day's admission sonic you visit twice you've come out even.
Written October 12, 2015
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