Philbrook Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma

A breathtaking residence that was gifted in the late 1930s by Waite and Genevieve Phillips. This 23-acre property was not only a home, but for the past seventy years or more has been an art museum, which also has amazing landscaping and gardens on the property. The Phillips' families main objective was that the property be utilized as an art or cultural purpose within the city of Tulsa. This museum has a vast collection of artwork from a variety of artists including but not limited to Fritz Scholder, Rachel Whiteread, Leonardo Drew, Pablo Picasso, Maria Martinez, Thomas Moran, Giovanni Bellini and many more.

Gardens of Philbrook Museum in Tulsa. 

The galleries of this museum are fascinating the ability to walk through this museum and experience the talents of the artists exhibited throughout the museum. I remember when I was in high school our art teacher always took his classes on art trips every Spring. This was the first time I had ever visited the Philbrook Museum. I remember I was astounded that a museum like the Philbrook existed in Oklahoma. Art allows us to have a connection to the past through ideas, events, or people who are portrayed within the images of artwork. There are so many stories to tell with art and gives us insight into the ideas of the artist through certain events of their life and the period of the times it was created, which connects us back to history. The works within their collections allow patrons to experience a new admiration and appreciation for the art world. This is definitely a must see attraction in the Tulsa area.