American Banjo Museum

Located in the Bricktown area of downtown, next to Abuelos Mexican Restaurant. The American Banjo Museum is a 21,000 square foot facility honoring the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum contains more than 300 instruments, the largest collection on public display in the world. Examples include replicas of primitive banjos developed by African slaves in the Old South, Minstrel Age instruments from 19th century, post WWII instruments used in bluegrass, folk and world music, and museum’s core collection of ornately decorated banjos made in America during the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and 30s. Museum tours are self-guided and require approximately one hour to experience.

Parking: Metered street parking or various pay lots close-by.
Admission Prices: Adults $6, Seniors (55+) & Students $5, Children ages 5-17 $4, Children under 5 are free, Family (2 adults-2 children) $15.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-6pm , Sunday Noon-5pm, Last Admission is 45 minutes prior to closing time

Penny Machine is located in the gift shop of the museum (immediately to the right as you enter) and admission is not required to press pennies. Designs are:
1) – “Bricktown Oklahoma City”
2) – Picture of Horizontal Banjo & “American Banjo Museum Bricktown OKC”
3) – Picture of Vertical Banjo & “American Banjo Museum”
4) – American Banjo Museum Logo

5/31/2025: Machine still pressing perfectly! Not right in the gift shop but just inside the main door.

7/21/2026: Machine still working.