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Museum · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Bob Dylan Center
Museum and archive of Bob Dylan in the Tulsa Arts District, with manuscripts, recordings, films and the musician’s belongings, next to the Woody Guthrie Center, which is dedicated to the Oklahoma-born singer.
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About Bob Dylan Center
The Bob Dylan Center opened in 2022 in the Tulsa Arts District, the former warehouse neighborhood north of the downtown rail lines. It houses the musician’s archive, with more than 100,000 items acquired by a Tulsa foundation: handwritten lyrics, notebooks, unreleased recordings, photos, films and instruments.
The exhibition follows Dylan’s career from his beginnings in New York’s folk scene, with audio stations where you can hear different versions of the same songs and see how lyrics changed from draft to draft. A screening room shows films and performances.
A few steps away is the Woody Guthrie Center, dedicated to the Oklahoma-born singer who wrote This Land Is Your Land and influenced Dylan from his youth. The two centers offer a combined ticket.
The Tulsa Arts District brings together galleries, bars, restaurants and a grassy plaza, Guthrie Green, which hosts outdoor concerts on some nights.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours, including the Guthrie center.
Best time
In the afternoon, continuing into the early evening in the Tulsa Arts District. Check opening days.
How to get there
It’s on East Reconciliation Way in the Tulsa Arts District, a few blocks from downtown and the Greenwood district, within walking distance.
Tip
Buy the combined ticket with the Woody Guthrie Center. Bring your own headphones, if you prefer, for the audio stations.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bob Dylan Center
Why is the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa?
Because a Tulsa foundation purchased the musician’s archive, and the city already hosted the center dedicated to Woody Guthrie, who influenced Dylan.
Does the Bob Dylan Center offer a combined ticket with the Woody Guthrie Center?
Yes. The two are next to each other in the Tulsa Arts District and sell a combined ticket.
How long does a visit to the Bob Dylan Center take?
About an hour; with the Woody Guthrie Center, close to two hours.