Children's Museums

Three Rivers Museum

Name: Three Rivers Museum
Address: 220 Elgin St, Muskogee, OK 74401, Muskogee, OK, US
Telephone: (918) 686-6624
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (150 reviews)

📍 220 Elgin St, Muskogee, OK 74401

📞 (918) 686-6624

🌐 www.3riversmuseum.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Three Rivers Museum

Regional history museum with food trucks. Museum dedicated to local history, with rotating food trucks in the parking lot every Thursday. Girl Scout cookies were first baked at Muskogee High School and were shipped to soldiers if not sold locally, establishing Muskogee's unique connection to Girl Scout cookie history. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 150 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Local Heritage Museum
Location: Renovated railroad depot, Muskogee's Depot District
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors/military/children
Special Events: Bass Reeves celebration, Christmas Open House, Polar Express Pajama Party, Night at the Museum

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Girl Scout cookies were first baked at Muskogee High School and were shipped to soldiers if not sold locally, establishing Muskogee's unique connection to Girl Scout cookie history
⭐Bass Reeves, the first Black sheriff in the United States and a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame, made Muskogee his home after retiring from Judge Parker's court
⭐The museum features an original one-room schoolhouse and an operational train engine that visitors can enter
🏛️Muskogee's spelling was officially changed from 'Muscogee' by the postmistress due to the volume of misspelled mail the town received
⭐The museum offers rotating food trucks in the parking lot every Thursday, combining education with local food vendors

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book a guided tour in advance by calling (918) 686-6624 - reviewers specifically praised knowledgeable guides like Angie who share fascinating local history facts about Bass Reeves, Girl Scout cookies origins, and Muskogee's founding that you might miss on a self-guided visit.
💬Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring the diverse exhibits spanning railroads, Girl Scouts, Bass Reeves Western History, Tuskegee Airmen, WWI & WWII, and a historic one-room schoolhouse - reviewers noted the large building has variety so allow adequate time.
💡Bring kids to the Kids Zone and consider visiting during special events like Railroad Day or Night at the Museum for enhanced interactive experiences - families specifically mentioned it's 'fun for the kiddos' with hands-on attractions like a walkable train engine.
🕐Visit on a weekday or call ahead to check hours before your trip, as reviewers recommend confirming via the museum's Facebook page or website (918-686-6624) since hours may vary for special events.
💬At $5 admission for adults and $3 for children, this is already an affordable outing - consider group rates if visiting with 10+ people by scheduling advance group tours.