• January Lunch & Learn – Debbie Neece Book signing

    The Bartlesville Area History Museum is excited to announce our January “Lunch and Learn" event will feature guest speaker and former Collection Manager, Debbie Neece, as she presents her book “Washington County Aviation by Barnstorming Daredevils and Aeronauts!”   During her 18-year career with the Bartlesville Area History Museum and 12 years of writing for […]

  • Date Night

    It’s that time of the year again! Grab your main squeeze and join the Bartlesville Area History Museum as we excitedly invite you to attend a special Valentine’s event. On Thursday, February 12th, bring that special loved one to enjoy dinner and a movie! Take in the view of downtown Bartlesville from the 5th floor […]

  • 250th photo “booth” Contest

    The Bartlesville Area History Museum is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. This historic milestone marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, an event being called the nation’s Semiquincentennial. From now through July, the museum will commemorate this […]

  • Living History Day at the BAHM

    The Bartlesville Area History Museum is excited to announce that our March event will be featuring some of Bartlesville’s youngest history buffs. On Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 PM, the museum’s spring break campers will be testing out their acting skills, dressing up in costumes and portraying some of Bartlesville’s history heroes.  Come meet […]

  • Breakfast Charcuterie with the Easter Bunny

    The Bartlesville Area History Museum is excited to announce our annual “Breakfast Charcuterie with the Easter Bunny,” event! Chicks and bunnies 13 years or younger, may join us for a hopping good time as we welcome the Easter Bunny! Families can enjoy selfies with our favorite rabbit, an Easter-themed craft, or win a prize during […]

  • The Great Bartles Mustache and Beard Showdown

    The Bartlesville Area History Museum is excited to announce In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Bartlesville Area History Museum is bringing back one of the town’s most delightfully unusual traditions — a mustache and beard contest inspired by the legendary whiskers of town founder Jacob Bartles. On July 4th at Freedom Fest, locals and […]