As a Tulsa resident, I have visited Philbook infrequently since the 1980's. I was first there with my grade school children and back from time to time during the holidays. Most recently I visited with my youngest daughter and her children, my 14 and 11 year old granddaughters. Both the kids are very much into art, but in very different ways. All four of us enjoyed a relaxing Sunday visit browsing the exhibits and catching up on the history of the facility built during the oil boom days of Tulsa.
We love to visit the Philbrook at Christmas :) They always have a fun CHRISTmas tree exhibit! Of course the gardens are especially gorgeous during the summer!
I have visited the grounds before, but this was the first visit inside. I went with my son and daughter in law while they were here from out of state. I was enlightened by the diversity of art and exhibits to see. But I think my aww moments were the architecture of the building itself. Well worth the time and fee! I will go back and take my husband next time.
If you love art or a student of art then you'll love this place. The only thing though sometimes they'll have free days and thats when EVEYONE takes their kids their. And while we were their, we leaqrned that if you get their early stay their until their open, because they have marathon of runners closing down a road that blocked us off,lol!
I have been going to Philbrook for years and always enjoy my visit. I became a member this year and it is worth supporting such a fine museum. Philbrook is very active in the community and encourages all ages to enjoy art.
I just took my son there as he hadn't visited the bodacious structure since he was a tyke. We both enjoyed our visit there & our time together.
Over the years I have been to Philbrook many times for events ranging from exhibits to wine tastings. Every time I am amazed at the place. It has such a wonderful feel to it and the exhibits are always top notch. I look forward to taking my mother to the Festival of Trees every Christmas season. Always interesting to see how everyone decorates their trees.
Love the museum and that I can comfortably bring my kids to enjoy it. I enjoy the springtime second Saturday's as well because my kids can run throught the gardens, do the scavenger hunt & enjoy rolling down the big hill. Wonderful.
The Philbrook's collection is somewhat limited but what they do have is very nice. One of the main draws are the interactive events and community classes they offer. As far as setting, the Philbrook has one of the most beautiful outdoor sites I've seen. Be sure to bring your camera!
The museum & grounds are a trip to the opulent early oil boom days when building your own Italian Villa was a sign you were one of the top oil Barons Collections of art were wonderfully diverse and fit the villa. With travel west it was only natural to collect Native American art if you're lucky you could catch a marvelous traveling exhibitionThe formal gardens mirrored the Italian symmetry and the newly expanded grounds make for wonderful walks in the spring and fallOverall a delightful afternoon