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American Banjo Museum

9 East Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-604-2793
Ranked #18 of 52 attractions in Oklahoma City
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: A National Treasure in downtown Oklahoma City. The American Banjo Museum contains over 300 banjos on display and is the only museum of its type...... more » Owner description: A National Treasure in downtown Oklahoma City. The American Banjo Museum contains over 300 banjos on display and is the only museum of its type dedicated to preserving and promoting the music and heritage of America's native musical instrument - the banjo. An interpretive exhibit tells the evolution of the banjo from its humble roots in American slavery, to bluegrass, to folk and world music. « less
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Oklahoma City, OK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Who knew? A great experience to hear the music and see the workmanship of a large collection of beutiful instruments. There were also entertaining videos of charismatic banjo performers. A very rewarding hour.. More

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Nocona, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A unique place for a unique instrument. You learn a little about the history of the banjo and have the chance to view highlights of the banjo used in movies. A small section is dedicated to the Banjo Hall of Fame, there are a few displays featuring the instruments of famous players, and you will never see more banjos in... More

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Chandler, AZ
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The banjos are works of art. It is surprising how beautiful they are. More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Never new this small Museum even existed, but, inside there are hundreds of banjos to see. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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I became a member recently. This is not just a repository of old banjo, but a serious endeavor to preserve the instruments, music, and integral place of the banjo in US history. It's got tremendous info on 4 string jazz banjo. Their archives are wonderful for students of the instrument. If you don't play, you will enjoy. If you play,... More

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Amarillo, Texas
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

I was wandering around OKC's Bricktown area and decided to visit this museum. I actually found it quite fascinating, particularly the audio history portion of the banjo's development. It was worth the few bucks I paid to get in, and if you're a fan of stringed instruments, I think you'll enjoy seeing the large (and sometimes ornate) collection of banjos... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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First, let me say that I am not a true banjo lover, but I had time to kill, so I decided to check out this museum. It was actually really nice and the man at the front desk was extremely friendly. It gives a brief history of the banjo and there are many decorative banjos on display. It only took... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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The director performed in their "Shakey's Pizza" parlor on the second floor, and he was wonderful and a joy to listen to on the banjo. Amazing collection. More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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This specialty museum probably isn't for everyone, but I enjoyed it. It starts off with the history of the banjo and then directs you into the heart of the museum - the actual banjo collection. Overall, it was well done and nicely displayed. I did feel like they tried to relay way too much information in that first little area... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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A new Museum in Bricktown dedicated to the banjo, over 300 banjos to see all intertwined with the history of the banjo, the manufacture of instruments and its use in music history. I am an music lover and a bit of a amateur music historian so this fit the bill on my way through on a Route 66 pop culture... More

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