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Location
Accessibility
Indoor public spaces fully ADA compliant; outdoor structures (Elgin Train Depot, Blue Beaver Schoolhouse, Trading Post) are accessible but spread out; watch for prairie dog holes when straying from sidewalks
About Museum of the Great Plains
Hand-on American history museum. Interactive museum charting interior US history, with an 1830s trading post, schoolhouse & depot.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Lawton, OK (Elmer Thomas Park)
- Admission
- $10 adults, $8 kids (3-12), free for age 2 and under
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
What visitors say
REALLY really well done museum. Not only is everything thoughtfully curated, but props to whoever their vision director is for how it's set up-- it's not just things to look at, but there's a lot of immersive installations-- from the…
What a great hands on museum. It was very educational in a very fun way. Lots of interactive activities that really teach. Whether your an adult or a kid, you'll find it to be a great way to spend some time. The local Prarie dogs added…
Great little museum. So much local history all in one place. Tons of hands on stuff for the kids. Replica of an actual old fort using the blueprints from ages ago. Low entrance cost and has a gift store as soon as you walk in. I'd go again.
From 988 Google reviews
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