American Banjo Museum
American Banjo Museum
4.5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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A National Treasure in downtown Oklahoma City. The American Banjo Museum contains over 300 banjos on display and is the only museum of its type dedicated to preserving and promoting the music and heritage of America's native musical instrument - the banjo. An interpretive exhibit tells the evolution of the banjo from its humble roots in American slavery, to bluegrass, to folk and world music.
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AnotherHoustonian
Orlando, FL194 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
A hidden gem! We loved this place. It goes into the history of the banjo, which is incredibly interesting and amazing. We learned everything from the earliest banjos , through jazz, up through bluegrass. I hadn’t really thought much about the banjo and popped into this place on a whim. It was incredible!! Super interesting. The staff knows everything and I bet you can’t come up with a question they can’t answer. I think the managers name is Marjorie and her enthusiasm is infectious. This museum was so engaging that we went home and bought a student banjo. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Written November 25, 2021
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maapar
Mount Pleasant, SC968 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Great little museum! Tells history of banjos and how they figured in bluegrass and folk music. The backs of the instruments are like art. They were elaborately done especially in the 1920’s. Very fun museum
Written November 10, 2021
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David W
Tulsa, OK572 contributions
Feb 2023
I first visited the American Banjo Museum when it was located in Guthrie, Oklahoma. It was really good then. It was then moved to Bricktown in Oklahoma City. I had dinner at the Bricktown Brewery yesterday, and the move from Guthrie to OKC put the "new" location just a few "doors" away from each other. I am truly glad I ventured into their current location yesterday. The move to the new location was truly positive. Nothing against Guthrie (the original State Capitol of Oklahoma fyi), but the current location is great and truly in a major tourist area of OKC. The current location is beautiful and extremely well laid out. I loved everything about my visit. Personally, I have worked in the music business my entire life, and the exhibits definitely highlight the best of the best in banjo pickin.' I have had the privilege of knowing and working with many of the great banjo players who are represented at the museum. The staff was great, friendly. and extremely knowledgeable. I was impressed. The American Banjo Museum in Bricktown is definitely worth visiting!
Written February 10, 2023
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krogersku
Johnston, IA666 contributions
Dec 2020
Stopped here while traveling across Oklahoma on Route 66. If you are doing this make sure you get an Oklahoma Route 66 travel passport and get your passport stamped. We really enjoyed this museum. The artwork on the banjos is beautiful. Took about an hour to go through the museum which is located in the Bricktown area of OKC. Short walk to the Bricktown water taxi and Chickasaw Stadium. Really nice stop and definitely worth a visit.
Written December 9, 2020
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abroadwithashley
Minneapolis, MN1,724 contributions
Feb 2023
We came here because it was within walking distance of our hotel and we had a bit of extra time on a Saturday. You may be like us with a very specific idea of the banjo and the culture around it (stereotypes really). This museum does an excellent job of expanding that idea tremendously and providing (needed) background on the instrument to give a better appreciation of its role in the U.S. As you would expect, the banjo collection is extensive and does an amazing job of showing the banjos as true pieces of art and craftsmanship. We highly recommend this museum while you are in Bricktown.
Written April 30, 2023
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Steven P
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Even if you’re not a banjo fan this is worth the stop.
If your ear brick town this is worth a quick stop. You learn the history of the instrument and view the exquisitely beautiful works of art. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Go around lunch or dinner and eat at the brick town brewery. Great food. The pulled pork sandwich is worth the trip. I’ve eaten there twice this trip
If your ear brick town this is worth a quick stop. You learn the history of the instrument and view the exquisitely beautiful works of art. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
Go around lunch or dinner and eat at the brick town brewery. Great food. The pulled pork sandwich is worth the trip. I’ve eaten there twice this trip
Written August 17, 2023
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valliam13
Sorrento, FL425 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This was a great museum. I had no idea of the real history of banjos. I actually thought this was going to be boring but I was the one in the group who took the longest reading about the history of banjos, their fall from popularity, and their comeback. The only thing I didn’t read were all the plaques on the banjos themselves. I only read the ones of the banjos I thought were pretty. This is an indoor museum and is budget friendly. Also, you can learn to play the banjo there. I tried but failed. I’ll stick with piano and admire banjo players for their special talents. This was worth the stop and we spent about 2-2.5 hours there.
Written May 1, 2024
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Bebe C
New London, NH24 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
An Uber driver recommended that we go checkout the American Banjo museum. It was very hot out so it was nice to get into some air conditioning for about 90 minutes. This museum ended up being very informational and has an incredible collection of banjoes. If you happen to be in Bricktown give it a visit. You won’t be disappointed.
Written June 7, 2024
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Kevin B
Ottawa, Canada169 contributions
Feb 2020
I stopped by here last week and I was surprised at the number of banjos they had there, a person can learn a lot here. They even have a learning lounge where people can play a couple different ones. I will certainly go back and spend more time.
Written February 25, 2020
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rhowell92
Edmond, OK323 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
I took our senior adult Sunday school class there today. They did a group presentation and then a self guided tour. It’s really amazing the banjos on display. You don’t have to be a musician to enjoy. The highlight was a concert and comedy routine by Lucas Ross upstairs. Don’t miss his act! Call ahead and find out when he is performing. Old building in brick town on the outside, but thoroughly modern inside.
Written February 23, 2023
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