Stillwater and World War I Exhibit
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Thanks to our Registrar, James Gregory, and our terrific summer interns we were also able to open our “Stillwater and World War I” exhibit this summer, which will be on display until 2019.
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It Has Been a Terrific Summer at the Sheerar
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It has been a terrific summer at the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar. Our visitor numbers remain strong and we have already surpassed 2017 total visitation numbers with over 8,588 center visits. On our museum level we continue to attract new visitors and are pleased to share that July brought in our 2,000th visitor for 2018 and people keep coming.
Read MoreCool Classics are Back
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With of the heat of July setting in, it is time to enjoy the annual Cool Classics series. This will be the 12th season of this summer tradition bringing cool musical relief to the long summer months when Stillwater’s arts and culture scene is just a little quieter. All concerts within the series take place on July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Each concert will start at 7:30 and will be approximately one hour in length. Admission is completely free, but seating will be limited to the first 200 people in attendance.
Read MoreJoin us for "Summertime Fun"
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It is time to celebrate summer! Join us at the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar for our new “Summertime Fun” exhibit, with something for everyone. The exhibit features Stillwater’s lakes, parks, pools, movie theaters, and other summertime hang-outs.
Read MoreWhat I Learned from Our Third Graders
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Each spring the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar and the Oklahoma Wondertorium partner for our award winning 3rd grade program “How Oklahoma Began.” Each year we host around 600 students from area elementary schools. As we approach the half-way point for this year’s program, it is a great time to talk about some of our experiences with the 3rd graders.
Read MoreWe Owe It All to a Simple Button
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Forty-four years after the museum’s founding, it is nice to see the museum’s first collection can still be viewed with new eyes. If you haven’t looked closely at the museum’s buttons in a while, please stop in and take a fresh look. We are sure there is still more to discover and remember in the words of Mike and Molly Sheerar “we owe it all to a simple button.”
Read MoreSpring Brings New Excitment to the Sheerar
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Spring is always an exciting time at the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar. Each year the museum hosts around 550 3rd graders for our award winning education program “How Oklahoma Began.” However, our April and May calendar includes more than just school programs.
Read MoreNew Data About the Value of Museums
/Two new groundbreaking reports from the American Alliance of Museums reveal indisputable evidence that museums contribute more to the United States economy than previously thought and have widespread public support that transcends political affiliations and geographic locations.
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