Seminole Nation Museum
Sharing the Seminole Story
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Current Exhibition
Keep This Moment Sacred: A Memoir of Jonny Hawk
Join us from March 21st through June 6th for a special memorial exhibition celebrating the life, storytelling, and vibrant acrylic artwork of beloved Seminole artist Jonny Hawk (Johnson Lee Scott). A free opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 21st, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, where visitors can enjoy a special walkthrough with the artist’s family.
Welcome to the Museum
The Seminole Nation Museum documents and interprets the history and culture of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the people and events that make its capital, Wewoka, one of the most historically significant and culturally diverse communities in Oklahoma. Through the use of select artifacts, historic photographs, and interpretive exhibits, the events and stories that shaped the home of the Seminoles for more than a century are chronicled in a captivating, educational, and enlightening experience.
Museum Information
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Conservation & Exhibition
Museum Receives Grant & Historic Gifts
The Seminole Nation Museum is honored to announce the receipt of a Rehoming Grant and significant cultural artifacts from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts.
(Right) A late-twentieth-century man’s Seminole patchwork jacket, gifted to the Seminole Nation Museum through the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts’ Rehoming Program, now on display in the Museum’s exhibition Seminole Continuum (December 1, 2025–February 28, 2026).
Museum Announces 2025 Collections Acquisition
The Seminole Nation Museum is proud to honor Joan Roberts Ligon’s birthday by announcing its 2025 Joan Roberts Ligon Collection Endowment acquisitions.
Support the Museum
Endowments
Ways You Can Make a Difference
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Donate Funds
Your involvement and support strengthen our ability to provide educational programming, curate and preserve historical artifacts and documents, and fund the many impressive upgrades and renovations to our facility. Please make a contribution to ensure the stories of the people of Wewoka and the Great Seminole Nation are alive for generations to come.
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Donate Artifacts
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Become a Volunteer
You can help the Museum by the giving of your time. Assistance is always needed as part of the day-to-day operation of the Museum or with various special exhibits, fundraisers, and educational programs. We have many opportunities for service that fit different schedules. If you’re interested in Wewoka’s fascinating history, help bring it alive by calling us today!