The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City's Bricktown

The only museum of its type, the American Banjo Museum is one of the newer and more unique attractions in Oklahoma City's dynamic Bricktown district. Formerly called the National Four String Banjo Hall of Fame when it originally opened in Guthrie in 1998, just north of the metro, the museum moved into its new $5 million, 21,000 square-foot home in 2009. Featuring the world's largest collection of banjos on display in the world at over 300, the museum celebrates the rich history the instrument, from banjos developed by African slaves to the ornate banjos of the country's jazz era.

9 E. Sheridan Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

The American Banjo Museum is located in Oklahoma City's entertainment district called Bricktown, near the central downtown area. Get a detailed Bricktown map with driving directions.

Operating hours for the American Banjo Museum are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Current admission prices are as follows:

• Adults - $6
• Seniors - $5
• Children (6-17) - $4
• Children (Under 5) - Free

For more information, contact the museum at (405) 604-2793

The American Banjo Museum started with the donation of 60 four-string banjos from the collection of Brady Hunt and Jack Canine and later added hundreds more from a private collection in Germany. All types of banjos are on display, from banjos developed by African slaves to post-World War II bluegrass banjos and decorated banjos from the American jazz era of the 20's and 30's.

In addition to the many banjos and the historical exhibits, the American Banjo Museum features a performance theater and a recreation of a vintage, dixieland jazz-era Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. There is live entertainment, free with museum admission, every Saturday afternoon from 3-5 p.m.

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