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Visitor tip
Don't miss the orientation video about Tom Mix's life - multiple reviewers recommend watching it to get context before exploring the exhibits and to fully appreciate the memorabilia collection.
Visitor tip
The staff, particularly Fawn, are exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about the collection. Strike up a conversation with them to learn fascinating historical details and background stories that enhance your visit.
Visitor tip
Start your visit at the entrance where you'll see the full-size statue of Tom Mix with his famous horse Tony - it's a striking highlight and great photo opportunity that sets the context for understanding his Western legacy.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- Dewey, Oklahoma
- Hours
- March-December: Tue-Sat 10:30am-4:30pm; Jan-Feb: Thu-Sat 10:30am-4:30pm
- Contact
- 918-534-1555
What visitors say
Really worth it to learn about Tom Mix and his part in American westerns, and to see all the artifacts. Factoid learned was that after all the death-defying stunts Tom Mix did, he ended up getting killed by a suitcase, which is also on…
Love this museum! They have a very informative movie about Tom Mix inside of an old movie theatre set that I really enjoyed. I didn’t know who Tom Mix was when I came the first time, but was delighted to learn about this piece of film…
What a fabulous museum! We are so happy we made the trip. The young lady that was working (sorry, I didn’t get her name) was so friendly and full of knowledge. What a marvelous collection. Dewey should be proud to have such a gem of a…
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Did You Know?
- Tom Mix died in an unusual manner—killed by a suitcase—with the vehicle he died in (a Cord automobile) and the suitcase itself on display at the museum
- The museum features a full-size statue of Tom Mix with his famous horse Tony near the entrance
- The museum operates with a donation-based admission model rather than fixed ticket prices
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