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American Banjo Museum

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Celebrate America's instrument - the banjo

Story

The American Banjo Museum is a world-class 21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum contains more than 300 instruments, the largest collection on public display in the world. Examples include replicas of primitive banjos developed by African slaves in the Old South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, post WWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk and world music, and museum’s core collection of ornately decorated banjos made in America during the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s.

Mission

Dedicated to preserving and promoting the music and heritage of America's instrument - the banjo.

Address: 9 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
Phone: (405) 604-2793
moc.muesumojnabnacirema@stneve
State: Oklahoma
City: Oklahoma City
Zip Code: 73104


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
Wonderful exhibits of banjos from the simplest shapes and formats to expensive artistic pieces created by an Artisan's touch. Awesome Roy Clarke exhibit.
8 years ago (22-01-2018)
Where all great banjos go to die! What a great lil gem in the heart of Bricktown. A really cool place!
8 years ago (10-01-2018)
This is an awesome museum even if you aren't that into banjos or banjo music. There are a lot of really cool banjos in here, and also some Steve Martin memorabilia.
8 years ago (30-11-2017)
Really neat place with lots of history. Great place to learn about music too. It is definitely worth stopping at. Perfect ending to walking the canals of bricktown.
8 years ago (04-11-2017)
Really neat museum. The detailing on some of banjo's was impressive and was interesting to see the evolution through the ages.
8 years ago (14-12-2017)
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