Cherokee National History Museum

05/13/2026

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

No more stolen. No more silent.

For the month of May, to bring awareness to the Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) epidemic, a special exhibit, “Missing or Murdered Indigenous People: No More Stolen. No More Silent." will be on display at the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

The display will include red Cherokee tear dresses and artwork pieces, evoking the call to end the cycle of violence against Native people. Learn more about the movement and Cherokee Nation's efforts to find our lost loved ones and bring perpetrators to justice.

Free and open to the public, the exhibit is on display during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about the exhibit and the MMIP crisis at: https://visitcherokeenation.com/event/missing-or-murdered-indigenous-people/

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! ❄️

01/14/2026

We will be closed all day tomorrow, January 15, for maintenance and will return to normal operating hours on Friday, January 16. Wado.

12/23/2025

The Cherokee National History 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.