Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum

Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum Built in 1884, this historic building houses a museum dedicated to Cherokee law and journalism.

02/25/2026

🚨 Spring Break is coming! 🚨

Looking for a fun, free, family-friendly activity? Take part in our Cherokee History Scavenger Hunt! Look for clues and hunt down answers at our national museums across northeastern Oklahoma from Tuesday, March 17 to Saturday, March 21.

Each location has new challenges to take on together, with historical questions and clues that point the way. Start your hunt at any of our six national museums, then turn in your answers at the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah. Those who complete the activity will earn their place as a Cherokee History Hunter! 🏆

View all participating locations and download the scavenger hunt sheet here: https://visitcherokeenation.com/event/cherokee-history-scavenger-hunt/

02/25/2026

Get creative with family and friends this Spring Break!

Join us for Spring Break Make & Takes on Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven of our attractions across the Cherokee Nation will offer free, hands-on crafts rooted in Cherokee cultural knowledge and creativity.

Each location will feature a different activity designed to engage visitors of all ages. Staff will be on site to assist participants and guide each activity. Guests are encouraged to visit one location or travel between sites to experience multiple activities throughout the day.

Make and take activities by location include:
Cherokee National History Museum – Mini Gourd Necklace
Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum – Mini Bo**er Masks
John Ross Museum – Corn Husk Flowers
Cherokee National Prison Museum – Cornbead Bracelets
Sequoyah's Cabin Museum – Twined Bracelets
Saline Courthouse Museum – Baskets
Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center – Clay Bead Bracelets

All materials and museum admission are provided free of charge.

01/27/2026

Due to inclement weather, we will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. ❄️

01/23/2026

Due to inclement weather, we will be closing early today, January 23, at 12:00 p.m. and will remain closed through Saturday, January 24. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

12/23/2025

The Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum will be closed tomorrow, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas Eve and Christmas. We will return to normal operating hours on Friday, December 26.

12/15/2025

We will be closed tomorrow, December 16, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for staff development.

11/26/2025

Our museum will be closing early today, November 26 at 2 p.m. and will be closed all-day tomorrow, November 27 for Thanksgiving. We will return to our normal operating hours on Friday, November 28.

10/13/2025

Today, on , we honor the past, present and future of Native people. We are proud to recognize the Cherokees who continue to work tirelessly to preserve and promote our culture and traditions here with .

Our dedicated staff lead cultural tours, give lectures, host exciting events, connect people to their Cherokee roots and engage visitors at our museums and attractions. Talented Cherokee artists showcase their work in our art shows and events throughout the year. All play a role in sharing the authentic Cherokee story, and we are thankful for their many efforts.

10/08/2025

In 1876, the Cherokee Nation used a printing press to publish the
"Cherokee Advocate” as a voice for our people, stories and sovereignty. Once silenced, this important piece of Cherokee history has returned home.

During , we invite you to experience “Bringing Our Story Home: The Repatriation of the Cherokee Advocate Printing Press,” now on display at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

09/26/2025

On September 26, 1844, the first issue of the “Cherokee Advocate” newspaper rolled off the press at Tahlequah. The “Advocate” was printed in both Cherokee (seen here) and English, and it provided the news of the day to readers across the Cherokee Nation. While staff size fluctuated over the paper’s history, the printing office generally employed an editor, a translator, a printer and a printer’s apprentice. The “Cherokee Advocate” ceased publication in 1906.

Learn more about the “Cherokee Advocate” in “Bringing Our Story Home: The Repatriation of the Cherokee Advocate Printing Press,” on exhibit now at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum.

Image courtesy of the Gateway to Oklahoma History and the Oklahoma Historical Society.

09/12/2025

Discover the historic return of the Cherokee Advocate printing press to the Cherokee Nation in a new exhibit, “Bringing Our Story Home: The Repatriation of the Cherokee Advocate Printing Press.”

Now on display at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, visitors can learn the press’s role in documenting Cherokee history and its 2024 repatriation after more than a century.

đź“ŤPlan your visit to this new exhibit at: visitcherokeenation.com/event/bringing-our-story-home/

Address

122 E Keetoowah Street
Tahlequah, OK
74464

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(918) 207-3508

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