The Oklahoma Hall of Fame hosts a number of permanent and temporary exhibits annually. Temporary exhibits highlight specific Oklahoma stories and individuals. Most exhibits are also available to view virtually.
Temporary exhibit
Picture Yourself Presents: Clarence LeBlanc, An Oklahoma Rodeo Legend
This exhibit details the extraordinary life of legendary rodeo cowboy Clarence LeBlanc.
Temporary exhibit
Tsoai-Talee: The Life and Legacy of N. Scott Momaday
This exhibit traces the life and legacy of N. Scott Momaday, a renowned Kiowa author, poet, painter, and educator. Considered a key figure in the Native American Renaissance, Momaday used his work to bring contemporary Native American experiences to a wider audience. His groundbreaking 1968 novel, House Made of Dawn, not only secured his place in literary history but also inspired many other Native American writers.
Temporary exhibit
Picture Yourself Presents: Te Ata, An Extraordinary Storyteller
This exhibit details the life of extraordinary storyteller and actress Mary “Te Ata” Thompson Fisher.
Temporary exhibit
Education Advocates & Teachers
This exhibit is a collaborative project by the Gaylord-Pickens Museum and students from the Museum Theory & Practice course at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Temporary exhibit
2026 OVAC Members Show
In collaboration with the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, the 2026 OVAC Members Show returns to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum. This vibrant display features both emerging talent and established voices, celebrating the broad range of styles and backgrounds found within the Oklahoma arts community.
Permanent exhibits
Permanent exhibits within the Gaylord-Pickens Museum are open year-round. Most are updated seasonally to provide visitors with new experiences on a regular basis.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductee Gallery
Explore the stories of the more than 700 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Inductees using the new interactive tablets.
Picture Yourself
Jump into life-sized experiences inspired by Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members and their careers.
Makerspace
Makerspace features STEAM-based learning activities, custom Kris Kanaly murals, an Oklahoma-themed scavenger hunt, and a sensory wall.
Chickasaw Nation Oklahoma Through Its People Gallery
Discover the five characteristics every change-making Oklahoman possesses – Perseverance, Pioneer Spirit, Optimism, Generosity, and Individualism.