Museum After Dark is a chance for YOU to visit the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center after normal business hours. After all, when only open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., how do working people actually make time to visit cool places like museums?

The Museum After Dark series are programs geared towards working professionals in which the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will be open late, “after dark.” Visitors will have a chance to see and experience the regular permanent exhibits, special temporary exhibits, the historic buildings in the Humphrey Heritage Village, and to participate in whatever special programming that might occur!

In short, there is always something new to see and do at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center! Keep an eye on our calendar and social media for any upcoming Museum After Dark events!

Village Sounds is a recurring intimate concert series that takes place during select Museum After Dark events. It features Oklahoma singer-songwriters whose music explores the history and culture of Oklahoma! Village Sounds has featured Oklahoma artists like Caleb Denison (pictured), Riley Jantzen, Stacey Sanders, Rachel Reese & Jesse LaFave, and others!

Our temporary exhibit gallery hosts special new exhibits on a regular basis, with traveling exhibits, art shows, and more! During select Museum After Dark events, we host special exhibit openings, guest speakers, and programming relating to the featured exhibits.

Lantern Tours are special historical tours through the Humphrey Heritage Village, where special living history interpreters will entertain and educate you, while sharing their unique, historic perspective of life in northwestern Oklahoma before statehood. Short vignettes from the living-history interpreters will occur in each of the historic building as stops on the tour!

While you are waiting for a special Lantern Tour of the Village, special guided tours of the permanent exhibit gallery are also available.

Date Night at the Museum is an exclusive ticketed after hours event for those looking for an unique outing with their special someone! Couples can sip on a romantic beverage, partake in themed hors d’oeuvres, and engage in a fun activity as they explore the museum galleries and Humphrey Heritage Village at night. Hidden clues to make the evening even more memorable are scattered throughout the Heritage Center and Village for you to find.

While you enjoy your evening, be sure to check out the latest temporary exhibit on display in the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation Gallery.

To learn more about this year’s Date Night, click here.

This event may be for ages 21+ only.

Liquid History is an exclusive ticketed experience with guided tasting tours through the Humphrey Heritage Village showcasing the history of some of your favorite beverages. With stops at each of the historic buildings, our living history interpreters will share the background and significance of some of history’s favorite drinks of choice. Whether it be with cocktails, beer, soda, or another tasty refreshment, Liquid History is special event that offers a unique look into the past!

While you are waiting for your Liquid History Tour , special guided tours of the permanent exhibit gallery are also available.

Event may be for ages 21+ only.