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Oklahoma City streets dressed with rows of Christmas lights

December 10, 2025

Family Membership Special $50, with a Christmas bow at the top of the graphic

Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) museums and historic sites are great places to learn about the state’s rich and diverse history. Currently, OHS Family memberships are available for $50, instead of $75. This offer will conclude on Saturday, January 31. Family Membership includes free admission for six people to more than 20 Oklahoma Historical Society museums, historic homes, and military sites across the state, as well as subscriptions, discounts, and more!

A photo of a living history actor dressed as Santa Claus, lighting candles on a small tabletop Christmas tree

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Additional OHS membership benefits:

Print and/or digital subscriptions to The Chronicles of Oklahoma, Mistletoe Leaves, and EXTRA!
Early registration and discounts for select OHS programs and events
15% discount at the OHC Museum Store and Research Center
Two voting privileges for the OHS board elections
An option to add the Smithsonian Affiliate membership which includes a subscription to the Smithsonian magazine, for an extra $25.

A heading Museum Store Holiday Sale and stamp style boxes with plush toys, coffee, candles, a membership card, and t-shirts in each.

OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER MUSEUM STORE

Shop the three-day Museum Store Holiday Sale!

The Oklahoma History Center Museum Store Holiday Sale will take place on Thursday, December 11, Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, giving everyone a special opportunity to shop for those special people on their list.

The general public will enjoy a 10% discount, Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) members will have 25% off, and OHS volunteers and staff will have 30% off. All proceeds from the Museum Store help to fund and support the mission and programs of the OHCM.

A fan with a picture of Booker T. Washington, Collection boxes, a 1930s brass doorknob and backplate, and an evening gown with large rose appliques

NOW ON EXHIBIT!

Collect. Preserve. Share. 20 Years at the Oklahoma History Center

Discover the new retrospective exhibit that debuted for the Oklahoma History Center’s (OHC) 20th anniversary celebration: Collect. Preserve. Share. 20 Years at the Oklahoma History Center. The OHC first opened to the public in 2005 and significantly enhanced the Oklahoma Historical Society’s (OHS) ability to collect, preserve, and share the state’s history. The exhibit showcases significant acquisitions of clothing, artifacts, documents, and photographs from the past twenty years, highlighting the museum’s expanded capacity, mission, and the overall impact of the institution.

Upcoming OHS holiday events

Will Ferrell dressed in an elf costume with an enthusiastic expression.

Movie Night featuring Elf

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM

The Night Before Christmas—LIVE!

HUNTER'S HOME

A craft paper package tied with a string bow and a gift tag with a photo of the Pioneer Woman Statue in Ponca City.

Holiday Open House

PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM AND STATUE

An engraving featuring Scrooge by the fireplace, with a lit candle. He is warming his hands at the fire. Large date stamp Dec 13

“The Ghosts of Christmas Past” program

PIONEER WOMAN MUSEUM AND STATUE

The sutler's store at Fort Towson with snow falling, and large lettering reading 'Dec 13.'

Christmas at the Fort

FORT TOWSON HISTORIC SITE

An exhibit area with a stagecoach and saddles, with a Christmas tree at its center.

Holiday Open House

PAWNEE BILL RANCH AND MUSEUM

Drummond Christmas Open House

FRED AND ADDIE DRUMMOND HOME

A group of women sit at the hearth fire sewing.

Fort Gibson Candlelight Tour

FORT GIBSON HISTORIC SITE

Christmas Open House

HUNTER'S HOME

Gingerbread men and decoration and the large lettered date Dec 20

Gingerbread Decoration Day

FORT GIBSON HISTORIC SITE

Winter Solstice Tours with Anna Vincent

SPIRO MOUNDS ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER

Nina Hager, editor

Sheep and baby lamb walk through the snow. A reenactor dressed as Santa Claus. Toy Trains and a decorated tree at the Overholser Mansion.

Follow the OHS website calendar to learn about our events and programs at OHS museums and historic sites across the state! Our calendar constantly changes with the latest programs and activities, from seasonal events to celebrations, exhibits, films, educational classes, and workshops.

Events Calendar Encyclopedia The Gateway Contact Us

Connect with the Oklahoma Historical Society on social media—where you can learn more about Oklahoma history and get up-to-date information about events and exhibits across the state!

Masthead image: Street holiday light displays shine on the downtown streets of Oklahoma City as cars drive underneath, December 1964 (2012.201.B0974B.0685, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection, OHS).

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