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Location
Visitor tip
Don't miss the outdoor Artillery Museum displays on the lawn—they're free, well-maintained with informative placards, and can easily occupy 1-2 hours even if indoor exhibits are temporarily closed.
Visitor tip
Access the free guided audio tour of the historic quadrangle via your cell phone. This allows you to explore the authentic 1869-1870 stone buildings and grounds at your own pace for approximately one hour.
Visitor tip
The staff and docents are consistently knowledgeable and friendly. Don't hesitate to ask the front desk for recommendations on what's currently open and guidance on exhibits, as closures can occur.
About Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum
Historic fort with military artifacts. Post–Civil War fort & museum with exhibits on historic regiments & an array of military artifacts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Historic Significance
- National Historic Landmark established 1868 with General Sheridan and George A. Custer
- Key Focus
- Buffalo Soldiers and Southern Plains Native American history
- Tagline
- Where History Comes Alive
What visitors say
We actually came to Fort So for the Artillery Museum, and we didn't about an hour on the lawn examining all the outdoor displays, which were very well-kept with informative placards for each item. When we decided to go inside, we…
This was a great little museum to learn about the history of Fort Sill. The man at the front desk was great and informed us on how everything worked and told us what was open. Even explained to my wife about the old horse corrals that…
I'm a huge fan of history. There was plenty to learn, and it was free. There is a donation box. I appreciated that. I just needed a visitor pass to enter.
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Did You Know?
- Fort Sill features permanent stone buildings constructed between 1869-1870, making it one of the post-Civil War era's well-preserved military installations
- The museum exhibits the history of Buffalo Soldiers regiments (9th and 10th US Cavalry, 24th and 25th Infantry), significant units in American military history
- Fort Sill offers a free cell phone-accessed guided audio tour of the historic quadrangle, providing accessible interpretation without requiring staff-led tours
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