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Art museum · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Philbrook Museum of Art
Art museum housed in the Italian-style mansion of an oil businessman from the 1920s, surrounded by formal gardens and about 10 hectares of wooded grounds.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Philbrook Museum of Art
Villa Philbrook was built in the 1920s for oilman Waite Phillips and his family, inspired by Italian country houses, with 72 rooms. In 1938, the Phillips family donated the house to the city, and it opened as an art museum the following year.
The collection includes European, American, Native American, African and Asian art, from Renaissance paintings to modern and contemporary works, displayed through the house's salons and an added wing. The interior architecture, with painted ceilings, fireplaces and staircases, is part of the visit.
The gardens, about 10 hectares, descend from the house in terraces, with a reflecting pool, a classical pavilion, formal beds and wilder areas of woodland, a stream and a kitchen garden. They are as sought after as the galleries.
The museum also runs Philbrook Downtown in the Tulsa Arts District, with modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
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
Two to three hours, including the gardens.
Best time
In spring and fall, for the gardens. Check the museum's opening days.
How to get there
It is on South Rockford Road, about 5 km south of downtown Tulsa, reachable by car or rideshare.
Tip
Allow time for the gardens, which close with the museum. Check the website for hours and temporary exhibitions.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Philbrook Museum of Art
What to see at the Philbrook?
The 1920s mansion with a collection of art from around the world and the formal terraced gardens.
How much time to allow for the Philbrook?
Two to three hours, including the gardens.
What is Philbrook Downtown?
A museum branch in the Tulsa Arts District downtown dedicated to modern and contemporary art.