5. Oklahoma City Art Museum

DOWNTOWN.   Located in the Arts District, this museum of contemporary art has an extensive permanent collection of American works from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection's hallmarks are by modern greats like Richard Diebenkorn, Ellsworth Kelly, and Robert Indiana. Touring exhibitions are scheduled on a continuous basis throughout the year.   (© 10Best)

Three tons of glass twist and coil in the ordered chaos 55 feet toward the heavens. This museum's signature sculpture, the Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower, by renowned artist Dale Chihuly, beckons visitors to the museum's downtown location. Longtime residents recognize the museum's downtown space as the site of the Old Center Theatre. Architects and designers on the project took special care to preserve certain elements of the existing structure, such as the handrails and staircases. As you tour the building's spacious galleries, you'll notice a distinct difference from one floor to the next. The first holds temporary exhibits (check out the museum's Web site for what's currently running), and the next two levels feature works from the permanent collection. Find classical European, Asian, and American art created before 1950 in the second-floor galleries. In contrast, the third floor displays the more modern, abstract, and conceptual pieces between 1950 and the present. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm

Admission:

General Admission Adult $9; Senior $7; Student $7 Film Adult $8; Senior $6; Student $5 Audio Tour Adult $3.50; Senior $3.50; Student $2.50

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Website: Visit the Oklahoma City Art Museum website »

Type: Art Museums, Museums

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