Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum

10/18/2026

We're hiring! Join our team as a Marketing & Communications Intern, Event Set-Up Technician, or Special Events Concierge. Visit our website to learn more and apply today: https://vist.ly/5nx47

10/17/2026

Don't miss your chance to attend the 99th Annual Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! Join us in honoring this year's class of remarkable Oklahomans. Ticket sales close on Friday, October 23. Purchases can be made online: https://vist.ly/5nuvq

Class of 2026 Honorees:
⭐Bruce T. Benbrook
⭐Dwight W. Birdwell
⭐Joseph R. Castiglione
⭐Sherri Coale
⭐Ann Felton Gilliland
⭐Ann W. Hargis
⭐Mary F. McCormick
⭐Ross O. Swimmer

10/16/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for this year’s Fall Y’all Free Family Fun! From monster bookmarks to painted pumpkins, we loved seeing your creativity shine!🎃

Ready for more fun? Mark your calendar for one of our upcoming programs:
🖼️Second OHOF Saturday, 11/14
❄️Deck the Hall of Fame, 12/12
📓Homeschool Day, 12/16

10/14/2026

Crafts, scavenger hunts, and story time - what better way to spend a rainy fall break day?🌧️🌧️

Fall Y'all continues all week long with free admission and activities from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day! Catch story time at 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

📖Thursday, Oct. 15: Let's Book It
👟Friday, Oct. 16: Running Wild

10/13/2026

Applications for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Second Century Board close this Sunday, October 18!

This young professional board raises money for Free Family Fun with the annual Oklahoma Born & Brewed event and hosts outreach programs throughout the year. Connect with other young professionals and help us Tell Oklahoma's Story Through Its People!

Apply online today: https://vist.ly/5n9bn

The Second Century Board is a group of young professionals dedicated to supporting the mission of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame to tell Oklahoma's story through its people.

10/12/2026

Applications for the $8,000 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship are closing soon!

Oklahoma high school seniors have just a few days left to apply for this scholarship to be used at any in-state college or university. Find the application on our website and make sure to turn in your materials by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026: https://vist.ly/5n3xj

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers more than $770,000 in scholarships annually and recognizes outstanding civic leadership.

10/12/2026

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across Oklahoma and beyond.

Read on to learn about some of the Native Americans inducted in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and check out our "Native American Changemakers" virtual exhibit for more!

Chief Fred Lookout, Class of 1948 - The longest-serving elected chief in Osage history, Chief Lookout helped protect the property and oil leases of Osage citizens during his time in office.

Lushanya Vinay, Class of 1964 - Regarded as the "Songbird of the Chickasaws", Vinay was a renowned opera singer who performed world wide and celebrated her Chickasaw culture wherever she went.

Willard Stone, Class of 1970 - Known for his work in wood and ceramic sculptures, Stone's art celebrated his Cherokee culture and is on view today in private and public art collections in Tulsa, Washington D.C., and beyond.

Commander John B. Herrington, Class of 2019 - A proud member of the Chickasaw Nation, Commander Herrington trained as an astronaut with NASA and became the first Native American to travel into space.

10/10/2026

Spend your fall break at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame! Join us for free admission, pumpkin painting, and a new theme each day on October 14, 15 & 16.

Activities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make a craft, learn about a featured Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee, and enjoy story time at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, or 1:30.

🍂We'll see you there!🍂

10/09/2026

Today is Katie's one year OHOF anniversary🎊

Katie is one of our amazing Visitor Services Associates. From giving field trips tours to hanging art in our gallery, she is an incredible asset to our team.

"My favorite part of working at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is being surrounded by such a fun and intelligent group of coworkers while teaching our visitors about the museum collections, programs, and mission!" - Katie Jacobs

Happy 1 year, Katie!