Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center

Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center Spiro Mounds is the only prehistoric archaeological site in Oklahoma open to the public.

The mounds at Spiro, Oklahoma, are among the most important archaeological remains in the United States. A remarkable assemblage of artifacts from the mounds shows that prehistoric Spiro people created a sophisticated culture which influenced the entire Southeast. There was an extensive trade network, a highly developed religious center, and a political system which controlled the region. Located

on a bend in the Arkansas River, the site was a natural gateway between societies to the east and the west, a gateway at which Spiro people exerted their influence. Yet much of the Spiro culture is still a mystery, including the reasons for the decline and abandonment of the site.

Solstice Walks this Saturday! Bristow Public Library Summer Reading Program Tomorrow! Admission fees for the Solstice Wa...
06/16/2026

Solstice Walks this Saturday! Bristow Public Library Summer Reading Program Tomorrow! Admission fees for the Solstice Walks listed below! Please call if you have any questions! See you soon!

We will be out at the Bristow Public Library next Wednesday (6/17) at 10:00 AM to give a presentation on Spiro Mounds to...
06/09/2026

We will be out at the Bristow Public Library next Wednesday (6/17) at 10:00 AM to give a presentation on Spiro Mounds to the youngsters. We'd love to see you there if you are in the neighborhood!

Our Summer Reading Program calendar is here! Join us for lots of fun! And don't forget to register at bristowlibrary.beanstack.org!

Two weeks! No, we're not talking about Total Recall, we're talking about how long it is until our next Solstice Walks ev...
06/06/2026

Two weeks! No, we're not talking about Total Recall, we're talking about how long it is until our next Solstice Walks event! We do not have a gift shop right now so there won't be any snacks or drinks for sale, but we will provide refreshments, included with your admission. You can also bring your own water bottle and refill at our Elkay station. Please call if you need to make a reservation (only needed for large groups): 918-962-2062.

Images from the field school a couple of years ago. There won't be any excavations this season, but we will be sure to...
06/04/2026

Images from the field school a couple of years ago. There won't be any excavations this season, but we will be sure to let everyone know when the next one is happening. Stay tuned!

The weather widget on the computer says "Hot days ahead." I think they're already here! Maybe we will get lucky and have...
05/30/2026

The weather widget on the computer says "Hot days ahead." I think they're already here! Maybe we will get lucky and have some abnormally cool temperatures for our Solstice Walks in June. Please call us if you need to make a reservation or have any questions.

The administration of Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center was transferred to the Oklahoma Historical Society in 1893. The...
05/27/2026

The administration of Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center was transferred to the Oklahoma Historical Society in 1893. The Society was founded on this day in 1893, in the building pictured below. Happy Anniversary to the OHS!

Less than a month to go until our next Solstice Walks event! Hopefully we will have drier weather than what we have rece...
05/23/2026

Less than a month to go until our next Solstice Walks event! Hopefully we will have drier weather than what we have received this past week. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend, everybody!

This photo of the reconstructed Craig Mound appeared in the Oklahoma Times on the last day of 1983, five years after t...
05/21/2026

This photo of the reconstructed Craig Mound appeared in the Oklahoma Times on the last day of 1983, five years after the opening of the site. Because the mound was so heavily damaged in the 1930s, it had to be rebuilt in the 1970s. The reconstruction was based on photos of Craig Mound that were taken by Joseph Thoburn in 1913.

May 16th is National Love a Tree Day! We love this pecan tree out on the trail by Craig Mound. 😍
05/16/2026

May 16th is National Love a Tree Day! We love this pecan tree out on the trail by Craig Mound. 😍

Next month we'll be doing another Solstice Walks event! We hope you can all brave the Oklahoma heat and join us for a to...
05/14/2026

Next month we'll be doing another Solstice Walks event! We hope you can all brave the Oklahoma heat and join us for a tour at either 11 AM or 7 PM on Saturday, June 20th. No reservations needed except for large groups. The walk is included with your admission cost. Refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please give us a call or message us directly here on Facebook.

Address

18154 1st Street
Spiro, OK
74959

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(918) 962-2062

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