The Gene Autry Museum Brings Back Memories of Old Westerns. Gene Autry, Oklahoma is the natural choice to be home to the Gene Autry Museum. The famous cowboy had a ranch nearby and that was where the town got its name. The tiny town is located in Carter County and has a very small population. If you are a fan of the singing cowboy, you will definitely want to check out this museum. People from around the country visit the museum every year because of the focus on movie cowboys and all things western.
The museum is located in what was once the town’s school. The many collections and exhibits are on display in the old trophy cases, and the auditorium is now a performance hall. The auditorium now seats 500 people and is the home of the annual Gene Autry Oklahoma Film & Music Festival.
The Gene Autry Museum is the only one of its kind dedicated to the history and legacy of the singing cowboy. Visitors will find a number of interesting and informative displays that showcase some of the most famous movie cowboys in existence. You can see exhibits on Gene Autry, of course, as well as Roy Rogers, Ken Maynard, Eddie Dean, and more.
In addition, guests can peruse the movie posters from a variety of old western films, LPs, toys, comic books, and a whole lot of other collectibles. Anyone who is a fan of those old cowboy films, where the hero sang songs and saved the day will love a visit to this museum any time of year.
Many people choose to come out to the Gene Autry Museum for their annual Gene Autry Oklahoma Film & Music Festival. It is held in late September of every year, right around the time of Gene Autry’s birthday on September 29th. People come from all around the country to see cowboys, country singers, Western stars, lookalikes and more.
People can watch old films, attend panels that have their favorite Western actors and authors, and listen to some great live music. The festival is a blast. Be sure to stop by the museum’s gift shop The Blue Rooster as well.
Anyone who loves Westerns, especially the classic Westerns from yesteryear, will get a lot out of a trip to the museum. To find out more about the museum as well as the annual festival, you can visit their website at geneautryokmuseum.com.
The museum is open Monday through Saturday throughout the year and is closed on Sunday. The museum is also closed between Christmas and New Year’s each year.
Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum
PO Box 44
47 Prairie Street
Gene Autry, OK 73436
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