Philbrook Museum of Art
Oklahoma
Philbrook Museum of Art, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is housed in the historic Villa Philbrook, a 1920s Italian Renaissance villa originally built as the home of oil pioneer Waite Phillips. Opened as a museum in 1939, it features nine diverse art collections with a strong emphasis on Native American art including basketry, pottery, paintings, and jewelry. The museum's extensive holdings also include European, American, Modern, Contemporary, African, Asian, and antiquities collections, showcasing works by renowned artists such as Giovanni Bellini, Pablo Picasso, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The villa's architecture features stucco walls with embedded white marble, Kasota limestone quoining, a loggia with Corinthian columns, and Italianate tiled roofs, all set amidst formal gardens. Over the decades, Philbrook has expanded with wings for exhibitions, education, and public events, including a conference center and auditorium. It also operated a downtown satellite focused on modern and Native American art until 2020. The museum offers a rich visitor experience combining art, history, architecture, and nature, making it a cultural landmark in Oklahoma.
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Consiglio: Visitors are advised to check the museum's website for current exhibitions and special events such as the Philbrook Wine Experience and Films on the Lawn. The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with extended hours on Fridays. Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended, and various discounts are available for youth, seniors, and members. Exploring both the art collections and the formal gardens is best during spring and fall for pleasant weather. Participating in educational programs like Camp Philbrook can enrich the visit, especially for families.
Fatti interessanti
- •The villa’s stucco exterior contains ground white marble, causing it to glitter in sunlight.
- •The museum's Native American art collection includes pottery, basketry, paintings, and jewelry, some shared with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.
- •Philbrook's 1990 Kravis Wing added 70,000 square feet of space including a restaurant, library, and auditorium.
- •The museum was originally the home of Waite Phillips, a notable Oklahoma oil pioneer.
- •Philbrook was reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 2009, one of only 286 art museums in the US with this status.
Storia
Villa Philbrook was designed in 1926 by architect Edward Buehler Delk for oil magnate Waite Phillips and completed in 1927.
The villa was transformed into the Philbrook Art Museum, which opened in 1939 under director Eugene Kingman.
The museum expanded in 1969 and again in 1990 with the Kravis Wing to accommodate growing collections and visitor services.
It was accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 1987 and reaccredited in 2009.
A downtown satellite opened in 2013 focusing on modern and Native American art but closed in 2020 to make way for the Bob Dylan Center.
The museum's collections have grown through significant donations over the decades, enhancing its global art representation.
Guida del luogo
Villa Philbrook1926-1927
An Italian Renaissance villa designed by Edward Buehler Delk in 1926 for Waite Phillips, featuring stucco walls with embedded white marble, Kasota limestone details, a loggia with Corinthian columns, and Italianate tiled roofs. The villa is the historic core of the museum and offers a glimpse into early 20th-century luxury and architecture.
Kravis Wing1990
Added in 1990, this 70,000 square foot wing houses special exhibition galleries, a public entry rotunda, museum school, library, restaurant seating up to 100, museum shop, and event spaces including an auditorium and conference center.
Formal Gardens
Extensive and beautifully maintained formal gardens surround the villa, offering visitors a serene natural environment that complements the art collections inside. The gardens feature terraces, walkways, and views from the villa’s loggia.
Contatto
Telefono: (918) 749-7941