American Banjo Museum

I like this Banjo Museum. The museum promotes American Banjo. I like to listen to banjo but don't know how to play it. The tune always quick and exciting. It is great to listen to lighting speed finger plucking. It is also great to one perform the banjo. The museum is interesting to see many types of banjo. The museum has collections from 1800. This five string instrument developed into current decorative banjo. You can see the current banjo The history indicate banjo start American banjo start in 1600 and brought by the slave trade. It getting popular in 1800 in America African. Then it becomes the classic instrument in 1900. As today, the biggest known banjo player is Steve Martin. There is section In Museum delicates to women banjo. It is well done and present from old time players to current artist. The museum also has a small model of the mustache presentation stage. Overall is great to visit especially for the bricktown.

I had no idea this little museum had so much beauty and magic to it! This museum is a must see. The history of Banjos is interesting but their collection is breathtaking! It was also cool to be able to play banjos at the end with an instructional video.

This was a great museum. I had no idea of the real history of banjos. I actually thought this was going to be boring but I was the one in the group who took the longest reading about the history of banjos, their fall from popularity, and their comeback. The only thing I didn't read were all the plaques on the banjos themselves. I only read the ones of the banjos I thought were pretty. This is an indoor museum and is budget friendly. Also, you can learn to play the banjo there. I tried but failed. I'll stick with piano and admire banjo players for their special talents. This was worth the stop and we spent about 2-2.5 hours there.

Such an interesting and educational museum, I really enjoyed it!! I was surprised when I looked at the clock and 2 hours had flown by!

I devoted my day to driving a long distance to visit this museum. When I got there, I paid for parking and began going through the museum. I was not even half way through when someone instructed me that they were closing early, even though it was hours before the listed closing hour. I was very disappointed. Had I known they were closing early, I would have made other plans. To have this museum advertise for my patronage and then reject it left me feeling foolish. I felt as if someone had tricked me into investing my time and trouble, only to dismiss it all as insignificant. I could only imagine how little the inconvenience he had caused me mattered to him. I will never return.

WOW. I am absolutely blown away by this museum.First off, this place is so non-descript. It's a basic brick building located on the outskirts of Bricktown, with only a sign to designate what it is. You walk into a pretty simple lobby, but then you notice a life-size porch and scene waiting for you.Once you purchase your tickets, you walk over to the porch, and follow the light through an 8-minute presentation that covers the history of banjos. Now before you groan and think, what a bore...it isn't at all. It's absolutely fascinating, and they intertwine music and imagery, as well as animatronics to tell you the past. Then, you walk through some short text on walls, and walk right into a room that is literally packed with banjos. There are more banjos than I knew existed in the world just in this one room. Everything is well laid out, and beautifully curated. It is so clear that the collection is well-cared for, and the people who designed it truly love what they do.At the end, you can even try out playing different types and sizes of banjos, with videos for instruction! We were there on a quiet Saturday, and were able to play around for as long as liked.I wouldn't say the museum is very young-child friendly, unless you have a child particularly interested in the instrument. For anyone else though, this would be the perfect museum to visit.

Staff is so friendly! Great banjo history!Loved seeing all the unique banjo's.Admission price affordable.

My first concert ever was Roy Clark at Starlight Theater in Kansas City back in the early 70's during the peak of Hee Haw. Probably more than anyone - Mr. Clark popularized the banjo in American culture, so it was properly fitting that a life size cut-out of him welcomed me into the banjo museum. The exhibit on his career was educational and watching the film loop brought back memories. The museum is filled with scores of banjos that were beautiful to look at, who knew that they could be such works of art?While browsing thru the 2nd floor, they actually had a guy playing the banjo in a small saloon type setting. I didn't go in and partake of the sing alongs and hand clapping but it was cool to hear live music while strolling thru the collection.They also give discounts for those 55 and older, I just happened to be there on my 55th birthday and they comped my ticket as a birthday gift. Thank you staff and thank you for promoting and curating a unique part of American cultural history.

Not into banjo's? No problem! This place takes you on a stroll through musical history that all ages can enjoy. Even have an area you can pick up a banjo and learn to play a little. Found out after plucking round ya got a knack for this stringed thing? They got you covered. You can buy a REAL banjo in the gift shop! Floored yet? I certainly was. If you are in Oklahoma City you absolutely have to visit this place.

It was a fun stop while I was in town. Enjoyed the many banjos and the history of the instrument. It is worth the stop.