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Museum of the Red River
Idabel museum forty minutes from Broken Bow with a full mounted Acrocanthosaurus and Native American art of the Americas.
Ages
4–18+
Cost
Free
Duration
~2hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Indoor
An unexpectedly good museum about forty minutes south of Broken Bow, and the best indoor day trip from a Hochatown cabin. The headline piece is a full mounted cast of Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, the Oklahoma state dinosaur, which is a genuinely large carnivore that stops kids dead. Beyond that the collection covers Native American art from across the Americas, with pottery, textiles and carvings. It is compact and free to enter, so a rainy afternoon costs nothing but the drive. Worth the trip even when the weather is fine.
Stroller Friendly
Pricing
Free admission with donations accepted; check current hours before driving over (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Museum of the Red River cost?
- Museum of the Red River is free to visit. Free admission with donations accepted; check current hours before driving over (verify)
- What ages is Museum of the Red River good for?
- Museum of the Red River is best for kids ages 4 to 18+.
- Is Museum of the Red River stroller friendly?
- Yes, Museum of the Red River is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Museum of the Red River?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Museum of the Red River.
- How hard is Museum of the Red River?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is Museum of the Red River free?
- Yes, Museum of the Red River is free!
- What should I bring to Museum of the Red River?
- Nothing needed; about a forty minute drive from Broken Bow
- How long does Museum of the Red River take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at Museum of the Red River.
- When is the best time to visit Museum of the Red River?
- Year-round. Easy rainy-day drive from a Broken Bow or Hochatown cabin.
- Is there parking at Museum of the Red River?
- Free on-site lot off Lincoln Rd