Discover the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved humorists at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Set atop a hill overlooking the city of Claremore, the museum honors the wit, wisdom and enduring impact of Will Rogers. Known as “Oklahoma’s favorite son,” Will Rogers’ career spanned from vaudeville performer and movie star to cowboy, columnist and radio commentator.

Inside the 16,652-square-foot limestone structure, visitors can explore 12 expansive galleries filled with personal artifacts, rare photographs, manuscripts and memorabilia that trace Rogers’ rise from a Cherokee ranch in Indian Territory to worldwide fame. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia, as well as a 2,400-square-foot research library and archives preserving his complete body of work.

Original artwork by renowned artists such as Charles Russell, Jo Davidson, Charles Banks Wilson and Count Tamburini is included within the museum’s exhibits. Also within the Will Rogers Memorial Museum is a dedicated children’s area, gift shop and a theater showing classic Will Rogers films daily.

The museum is located on land originally purchased by Will Rogers as the site of his future retirement home. Following his untimely death in a 1935 plane crash, the property was donated by his family and became the site of the museum, which opened to the public in 1938. The grounds include the family tomb, inscribed with Rogers’ enduring words: “I never met a man I didn’t like.”