Free
Admission
Tuesday – Saturday
10 AM – 4 PM
Take a deep dive into the Cherokee past and present. Restored and opened in 2019, the Cherokee National History Museum resides in the original Cherokee National Capitol building in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. With 7,000 square feet of timeless art and tribal heritage to explore, visitors will learn about the history and culture of Cherokee Nation from its origins to today.
Since the First Fire: Cherokee Art
A new exhibit, “Since the First Fire: The Living Legacy of Cherokee Art,” explores the endurance of Cherokee artistic creation and features multiple artworks by Cherokee Nation artists illustrating its evolution through the generations.
The exhibit will be on display at the Cherokee National History Museum from August 19, 2025, through March 21, 2026.
Cherokee Nation’s legacy is one of survival and adaptation. The Modern Era gallery tells our history from Oklahoma’s statehood to today, through reformed government, continued education, military service, and the preservation of Cherokee culture. Cherokee Nation continues to fight for sovereignty and cultural continuation and against the suppression of our government and people.
Immersive Experience
Begin your experience with an art installation depicting one of the origin stories of Cherokee Nation. According to this account, the Cherokee people lived on a southern island surrounded by salt water.
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10 AM – 4 PM
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