On Display: Current Exhibitions at Tulsa-Area Museums

Looking to add a little culture to your day? Here is a list of current exhibitions at museums in Tulsa and surrounding communities.

Bob Dylan Center

Location: 116 E. Reconciliation Way

Going Electric: Bob Dylan ’65: “The exhibit traces the lead-up to Dylan’s infamous “going electric” set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival — one of the most controversial and influential moments in the history of popular music. Through never-before-seen original manuscripts, film footage and rare artifacts from the Bob Dylan Archive as well as numerous loans from private collectors, “Going Electric” places visitors at the heart of Dylan’s evolution from acoustic folk hero to trailblazing rock ’n’ roll icon.” bobdylancenter.com/visit/exhibits/going-electric

Closing spring 2026

Discovery Lab

Discovery Lab has seven exhibit areas, in addition to three high-facilitation areas, a gift shop and cafe! Learn about their current exhibitions at discoverylab.org/exhibits. They will also be opening a special exhibit in February 2025!

Gilcrease

Living Arts of Tulsa

Location: 307 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa

Waking the Witch: Ruminations on Feminine Rage: “The artists featured in this exhibition have all created works of art that communicate feminine rage in all of its forms. Whether responding to the current political climate, the historical persecution of women, or the ongoing struggles against gendered violence, the works here demand recognition of feminine rage as an essential part of our collective cultural ethos. This exhibition challenges viewers to sit with discomfort, to move beyond the superficial fear of anger, and to reckon with the transformative potential of fury. “

Learn more at livingarts.org/exhibitions

On display through Jan. 20, 2025

Champagne & Chocolate: “This exhibition is an annual member showcase that coincides with our annual fundraiser gala. We bring together a powerful fusion of art and fashion, with the mission to showcase and outline the incredible voices and talents in Tulsa. We love to celebrate our member artists and support our art community as a whole. This year’s Champagne and Chocolate theme is “Through the Looking Glass.” Member Artists are encouraged to bring the theme’s essence to life in extraordinary ways—creating pieces that evoke the excitement, brilliance, and adventure of our own wonderland.”

Learn more at livingarts.org/exhibitions

On display Feb. 2-March 16, 2025

Philbrook Museum of Art

SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller: “Coming from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller unveils the culture, lifestyle, and art of the samurai warrior in Japanese society.  The exhibition spans almost nine centuries of Samurai armor, from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) to the Edo period (1603-1868), and includes nearly 80 objects – full suits, helmets, weaponry, and full horse armor – all used for both combat and ceremonial purposes.” Continue reading

On display March 12-Aug. 3, 2025

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Invite to Life: “Award-winning author and photographic artist B.A. Van Sise explores the varied and sometimes complicated lives of Holocaust survivors in the United States.” jewishmuseumtulsa.org/exhibitions/invite-to-life

On display through June 6, 2025

Learn more at jewishmuseumtulsa.org/exhibitions/beyond-the-mold-unpacking-ken-dolls-evolution. On display through Nov. 3, 2024.

Modern Day Hatred: “Modern Day Hatred examines how racism, antisemitism, homophobia, and other forms of hate have manifested in Oklahoma from the past to the present.” jewishmuseumtulsa.org/exhibitions/modern-day-hatred

On display through Feb. 25, 2025.

Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium

Get an overview of TASM’s exhibit hall at tulsamuseum.org/home/helmerich-exhibit-hall

Woody Guthrie Center

Location: 102 E. M.B. Brady St., Tulsa

My Eye to a Lens: Music Photography by David Gahr: “‘My Eye to a Lens: Music Photography by David Gahr’ showcases the work of photographer David Gahr, renowned for his iconic portraits of music legends. Gahr’s collection captures pivotal moments in the careers of musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Joni Mitchell and more. The photographs featured in the exhibit range from depicting the raw energy of live performances, intimate moments in green rooms, jovial and lively scenes during photoshoots and more.”

Learn more at woodyguthriecenter.org/visit/exhibits/my-eye-to-a-lens

Exhibitions at Key Museums Outside of the Tulsa Area

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Cowboy Boots: From Roundups to Runways: “Cowboy Boots: From Roundups to Runways, Presented by Lucchese Bootmaker will transport visitors on a journey through time, tracing the evolution of cowboy boots from their 19th-century origins to their modern-day status as a cultural icon.” nationalcowboymuseum.org/exhibitions/cowboy-boots

On display Feb. 7-May 4

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

From the Vault: The 80th Anniversary Exhibition: “An original exhibition that showcases some of the depth and strengths of the Museum’s permanent collection that visitors might not always get to see.” okcmoa.com/visit/events/from-the-vault-the-80th-anniversary-exhibition

On display Feb. 8-April 27

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Knowing the West: “Knowing the West:Visual Legacies of the American West is the first major traveling exhibition to embrace and examine how people see the American West. It aims to tell a more inclusive story and show the diverse groups who shaped the art and life of the West.” crystalbridges.org/calendar/knowing-the-west

On display through Sept. 24, 2024-Jan. 27, 2025.