Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry

Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is in downtown Locust Grove in northeast Oklahoma. It is a humble little place that welcomes all.

We do a bi-weekly podcast at the museum. More information is at WackyPoemLife.com. The Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry is a 501(c)3 non-profit, but it is not a traditional museum. It is, however, in the traditional sense of the word “museum,” a place that is sacred to the muses, the muses of poetry in particular. ROMP celebrates the power of poetry in the daily lives of the people. We are an inclu

sive, non-judgmental, inviting place for people of any age to come and enjoy a great experience with words and art and more. We are a perfect spot for a small tour group (up to 25 people) or a class or students. We have a library, gift shop, exhibit spaces, and a workshop room. We also have an outdoor area with tables and chairs. ROMP is located in northeastern Oklahoma, at 416 E Main, in Locust Grove. The brainchild of poet Shaun Perkins, ROMP began in 2012 with a dream of poetry machines that turned into a creation of this place where people can have an experience of poetry.

Right now we have 25 folks signed up for our Online Poetry Group, and more are welcome. We will get started Sept. 3. Sig...
08/28/2026

Right now we have 25 folks signed up for our Online Poetry Group, and more are welcome. We will get started Sept. 3. Sign up by then to be in on the action from the beginning! Open to teens and adults with any degree of experience. Full details and sign-up form at the link!

https://rompoetry.com/poem-romping-online-poetry-group/

We just got in a few more copies of this book for our September discussion in the Crime, She Said Book Club. Come check ...
08/27/2026

We just got in a few more copies of this book for our September discussion in the Crime, She Said Book Club. Come check one out and join us! Museum is open 10-2 Wed.-Sat. to check out books and check out the museum. More details at the link below:

https://rompoetry.com/crime-she-said/

The museum's podcast discusses the incredible Dolly Parton and her poetic life and work in the next episode, available F...
08/27/2026

The museum's podcast discusses the incredible Dolly Parton and her poetic life and work in the next episode, available Friday afternoon and beyond.

Why yes, our next episode will be on the poetic life of Dolly Parton. We'll discuss her lyrics, her best lines and wise quotes, her approach to song-writing, and more. Coming up Friday, August 28!

The Little Known Classics Book Club met for the first time yesterday, and we had a great time. Next up in September is a...
08/21/2026

The Little Known Classics Book Club met for the first time yesterday, and we had a great time. Next up in September is an incredible book called Parnassus on Wheels (and even a sequel, The Haunted Bookshop) by Christopher Morley. Come check out a book and join us! Details at the link:

https://rompoetry.com/little-known-classics-book-club/

ROMP Director Shaun Perkins will be making a presentation at the  Oklahoma Museums Association conference in Edmond on S...
08/20/2026

ROMP Director Shaun Perkins will be making a presentation at the Oklahoma Museums Association conference in Edmond on September 18. Maybe you will join us. It is always a great conference. Conference runs Sept. 16-18. Details at the link below:

https://www.okmuseums.org/conference/

Getting ready for book club with a great huge sausage biscuit and mocha. Come at 10 if you want to learn more about it!
08/20/2026

Getting ready for book club with a great huge sausage biscuit and mocha. Come at 10 if you want to learn more about it!

The museum's Crime, She Said book club met yesterday for the first time this fall. Our September book is Dame Sue Black'...
08/18/2026

The museum's Crime, She Said book club met yesterday for the first time this fall. Our September book is Dame Sue Black's "All That Remains: A Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality and Solving Crimes." This is a fascinating read full of insights about the meaning of life and death, the mechanics of forensics and autopsies and how forensic science solves crimes. Any teens or adults are welcome to join us. We have several copies of this book available for checkout. Everything is free. We discuss this book Sept. 21 at noon. More details are at this link:

https://rompoetry.com/crime-she-said/

The museum's latest podcast episode. Music and poetry: a discussion with Tom Henry. Check it out!
08/14/2026

The museum's latest podcast episode. Music and poetry: a discussion with Tom Henry. Check it out!

Our latest episode is a discussion with Tom Henry, local musician, about his new record and we go into the age-old debate between poets and songwriters. We solve nothing but provide a great deal of entertainment. Give us a listen!

https://wackypoemlife.com/2026/08/14/episode-178-poets-vs-songwriters/

Address

114 E Main Street
Locust Grove, OK
74352

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19184797667

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