Chisholm Trail Museum
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, now known simply as The Chisholm, is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the story of farming and ranching heritage across Oklahoma from its historical past through contemporary issues. Its mildest months, April, May and October, bring highs of 72–81°F.
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A museum inside Kingfisher
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Yukon, 25 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–95°, and about 89 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Chisholm Trail Museum
The Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, now known simply as The Chisholm, is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the story of farming and ranching heritage across Oklahoma from its historical past through contemporary issues. At the museum site, there are six historic buildings: First Kingfisher Bank, Harmony Church, Gant Schoolhouse, the Cole Cabin, the Dalton Cabin, and the Governor Seay Mansion. Separate from the museum is a life-size statue of Jesse Chisholm, in the middle of downtown.
There are other museums dedicated to the Chisholm Trail in Duncan, Oklahoma (the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center), in Wellington, Kansas (the Chisolm Trail Museum), the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum in Cleburne, Texas, and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, Texas. The museum in Waurika, Oklahoma (the Chisholm Trail Historical Museum) is now closed.
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Nights near Chisholm Trail Museum
Places to stay start in Guthrie (20) and Yukon (10), and Oklahoma City has the most rooms in the area (280).
Oklahoma City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
719,849 people
36 mi southeast of Chisholm Trail Museum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Chisholm Trail Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher | in town | — | — | 5,201 | $228K | C− |
| Guthrie | 30 mi east | 45 min | 20 6 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 12,257 | $187K | C+ |
| Yukon | 25 mi southeast | 35 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 27,615 | $199K | C+ |
| Watonga | 26 mi west | 40 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,594 | $90K | C |
| Geary | 26 mi southwest | 40 min | 2 2 RV parks | 983 | $68K | — |
| Warr Acres | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 2 2 hotels | 10,552 | $165K | D |
| Bethany | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 20,315 | $172K | C+ |
| Cedar Valley | 25 mi east | 35 min | 1 1 RV park | 440 | $349K | — |
| Oklahoma City | 36 mi southeast | 55 min | 280 225 hotels · 26 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 8 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 719,849 | $231K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Chisholm Trail Museum
These well-known places are within 53 miles.
35 mi MuseumOklahoma City National Memorial419K visitors a year
52 mi Stadium & arenaGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
52 mi Stadium & arenaBoone Pickens Stadium33 mi Theme parkFrontier City
34 mi MuseumNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum35 mi Zoo & aquariumOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
44 mi MuseumMuseum of Osteology
53 mi MuseumNational Wrestling Hall of Fame and MuseumPhoto credits
Oklahoma City National Memorial: User:Dual Freq, CC BY 2.5 · Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium: Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Boone Pickens Stadium: XStewart2007, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Osteology: SkeletonsRCool, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
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A visit to Chisholm Trail Museum: questions
Is Chisholm Trail Museum in Kingfisher?
Yes. It’s inside Kingfisher, OK.
When is the best time to visit Chisholm Trail Museum?
April, May and October, with highs of 72–81°.
What is the closest airport to Chisholm Trail Museum?
OKC Will Rogers World (OKC), about 37 miles away.
Where should I stay near Chisholm Trail Museum?
Oklahoma City (36 mi, 280 places to stay), Guthrie (30 mi, 20 places to stay) and Yukon (25 mi, 10 places to stay).
Notes from people in Kingfisher
Be the first to share a tip in Kingfisher’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.