Seminole Nation Museum

05/30/2026

"Keep This Moment Sacred: A Memoir of Jonny Hawk" art exhibition will be closing Saturday, June 6th. If you haven't seen this amazing show, stop by this week to experience the legacy and talent of Johnson Lee Scott.

05/27/2026

Just arrived!
Show your pride in the United States Armed Forces with these impressive handcrafted gorgets created by Seminole/Chickasaw silversmith Charley Johnson. Made of German silver, each gorget measures approximately 6 inches wide by 4.5 inches high and is suspended from a 20-inch open-link German silver chain.

Centered prominently on each gorget are Armed Services Challenge Coins, mounted above the surface and secured with decorative prongs. The coins features rich gold plating with emblems celebrating the United States Army and the US Marine Corps. (Navy and Air Force coming soon!)

One of each in stock. Links to purchase are below.

Army Gorget: https://square.link/u/9O2x0Vws

USMC Gorget: https://square.link/u/yJHQaUJ6

05/23/2026

🔥 THUNDER UP!! 🔥

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, the Seminole Nation Museum Gift Shop has restocked three handcrafted OKC Thunder beaded medallion necklaces — and we’re excited to announce that NEW Thunder-themed earrings are now available, too!
Crafted by artist Jonah Garrison (Seminole/Cheyenne and Arapaho), these one-of-a-kind Native American-made designs feature officially licensed Oklahoma City Thunder patches surrounded by hand-sewn glass seed beads and sparkling rhinestones in bold Thunder colors. Each medallion necklace is paired with a coordinating beaded neck chain, making every piece a wearable work of art that celebrates Oklahoma basketball pride and Native craftsmanship.

✨ NEW! Thunder-themed earrings are also now available while supplies last. Only three available!

Details:
• Handcrafted Native American-made designs
• Officially licensed OKC Thunder patches
• Glass seed bead and rhinestone embellishments
• Medallion size: 3" high x 5" wide
• Medallions: $104.95 to $109.95
These unique items sold quickly the first time, so don’t wait to grab your favorite style!
🛍️ Shop the medallion necklaces here: https://tinyurl.com/58bc8cyb
🛍️ Shop the Thunder-themed earrings here: https://tinyurl.com/yt7acnyr
Support Native artists and celebrate OKC Thunder basketball in style!

05/20/2026

Join Jake Tiger, Curator of Education, as he discusses the historical significance and cultural importance of Seminole patchwork, as represented by textiles in our permanent collection.

05/20/2026

MVSKOKE HYMNS! - Back in stock at the Gift Shop at the Seminole Nation Museum— Mvskoke "Esyvhiketv" hymn books and “The Song Keepers” CD collection.

The bilingual hymn books feature approximately 125 traditional Seminole and Muscogee (Creek) hymns printed in both Mvskoke and English, along with song indexes and notes on the Mvskoke alphabet and diphthongs. Originally printed in 1936.

Also available are “The Song Keepers” CDs featuring traditional Mvskoke hymns recorded by members of the Salt Creek Methodist Church in Holdenville, Oklahoma, in 1998.

• Individual CDs (Volumes 1–3): $19.95 each
• Complete 3-CD set: $59.95
CDs may be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/yj7dek3d

• "ESYVHIKETV" hymn book - $19.95 may be purchased here: https://square.link/u/t3uzQaVq

Audio track listings for each CD are pictured on the Gift Shop website by selecting the appropriate CD.

These collections are wonderful resources for churches, singers, language learners, families, and anyone interested in preserving Mvskoke language, music, and cultural traditions.

05/18/2026

Drop by the Seminole Nation Museum to learn about the Seminole Lighthorse that kept law in order in the mid to late 1800s to present day. We even carry a new book by Dr. Fixico that tells the history of native law enforcement in Indian Territory.

05/13/2026

Jake shares some information about the legendary Seminole Lighthorsemen. Come see us to learn more!

Check out SeminoleNationMuseum’s video.

05/11/2026

JAKE SAYS, "THUNDER UP!!"
Celebrate the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder with a one-of-a-kind Native American-made medallion necklace, now available at the gift shop of the Seminole Nation Museum. These newly acquired necklaces feature officially licensed OKC Thunder embroidered patches surrounded by hand-sewn glass seed beads and sparkling rhinestones designed to shine like the championship Thunder team.

Each medallion is suspended from a coordinating seed-bead neck chain in Thunder colors. Only three necklaces are available, each with its own unique color combination.

Blue/Silver beaded patch trim - 30' necklace
Light Orange/Blue beaded patch trim - 28" necklace
Black/Light Orange beaded patch trim - 26" necklace

Order online here: https://square.link/u/kHBYojdb or visit the gift shop ASAP!!

- Handcrafted Native American-made design
- Officially licensed OKC Thunder patch
- Glass seed beads and rhinestone embellishments
- Medallion size: 3" high by 5" wide
- Price: $99.95 each
- Limited availability — only three in stock.

05/06/2026

JUST PUBLISHED and new in the gift shop at the Seminole Nation Museum — "The Lighthorse Police: A History of Tribal Justice" by renowned historian Donald L. Fixico (Sac & Fox/Seminole/Shawnee/and Muscogee)

Discover the powerful story of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muscogee, and Seminole Lighthorse units who upheld justice in Indian Territory long before Oklahoma statehood. From horseback patrols in the outlaw era to modern tribal law enforcement, this fascinating book explores sovereignty, justice, and the enduring legacy of Native policing traditions. Hardback. 224 pages.

Stop by the museum gift shop to pick up your copy and learn more about this important chapter of Native and Oklahoma history, OR get yours online from our gift shop here: https://square.link/u/UHupGBcf

05/02/2026

Our doors are open until 4 today, featuring garage sale items and unbeatable deals from Betsy!
Explore our vast collection of must-haves. Visit us today and support the museum!