Group and school rates available.

10 miles West SULPHUR

Chikasha Poya Exhibits

Anoli' Theater

Combination Ticket

Adults $6 $6 $10Seniors,

Students & Military

$5 $5 $8

Children 12 & under Free $3 $3

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ChickasawCulturalCenter.com 580-622-7130 Sulphur, OK

GET HERE! From I-35, Exit 55 at Davis, OK. Drive east for 10 miles. Turn south at McDonald’s onto Cooper Memorial Dr. We are one mile south on your left.

hours Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m. Open Year-Round; Closed Major Holidays

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

McDonald’sHOTEL • CASINO • SPA

ARTesian GALLERY & STUDIOVISITORS CENTER

The Arrival Sculpture

EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND LIVING CULTURE OF AN ANCIENT, VIBRANT PEOPLE.WE INVITE YOU TO ENJOY AND RETURN OFTEN!

The Spirit Forest

S e p t e m b e r 1 5 , 2 0 1 4 - J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 5

Since ancient times, dugout canoes have been central to native people. Rivers were our highways.

This world-class exhibit starts with the world’s largest archaeological find – 101 ancient dugouts discovered in a dry lake bed in Florida just a decade ago.

Explore hundreds of objects that showcase canoe-making, plus paddles, tools, fishing equipment, model canoes and more. Fun, hands-on features invite learning. Don’t miss it!

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EXHIBIT center Chikasha Poya “We are Chickasaw” Orientation Theater • The Spirit Forest • The Removal Corridor • The Stomp Dance Gallery • Interactive, State-of-the-Art and Hands-on Exhibits • Language Learning Stations • Video Mini-Theaters

AACHOMPA' Gallery Gift Shop “A place to buy things” Browse for American Indian art, books, CDs, jewelry, beaded items and traditional clothing by Chickasaw artists. Also find Pendleton blankets, including exclusive designs by Chickasaw artists.

AAIMPA' CAFÉ “A place to eat” Order American fare, as well as Chickasaw favorites. Enjoy the spacious windows that overlook the campus or venture outside to the patio.

ANOLI' THEATER “To tell” One of Oklahoma’s largest screens, four stories tall and now with an all-digital projector. Showing Native and contemporary films.

HOLISSO: The Center for Study of Chickasaw History and Culture A 20,000-sq.-ft. genealogical research library for Chickasaw and other Southeastern tribes.

THE living VILLAGE Chikasha Inchokka' Explore the world our ancestors knew before being removed to Indian Territory. Buildings of timber with thick walls and thatched rooftops kept our summer houses cool and winter houses warm. Life combined survival skills and domestic chores, artistry and spirituality.

Furnished Summer & Winter Houses • Corn Crib • Council House • Vegetable Garden • Ceremonial Mound • Stomp Dance Grounds

VILLAGE ACTIVITIES Stickball • Archery • Chunkey • Marbles • Stomp Dance • Basket-Weaving • Hide-Tanning • Cornhusk Dolls • Shell Shakers • Finger-Weaving • Gardening with Ancient Tools • Other Crafts & Skills

THE SKY Pavilion A sweeping bird’s-eye view of the village and adjacent Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Chikasha Poya Exhibit Center

The Chickasaw Cultural Center is a world-class destination and pride of the Chickasaw Nation. Chokma! Welcome.

THE CAMPUS Enjoy the landscaping and architecture – native wood, stone, copper and glass framed by water features and floral gardens.

WELCOME CENTER And Souvenir Shop: A must-do for maps, merchandise and friendly Chickasaw faces.

AAPISA' ART GALLERY “A place to see” NEW! An elegant home for fine art and rotating exhibits. Architectural details such as wood, copper and stone are integrated here and throughout the campus. Located adjacent to the Welcome Center & Gift Shop, the Art Gallery is a favorite first stop on campus.

THE HONOR GARDEN Here we pay tribute to Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductees in a beautiful, serene setting of native plants, stone and water.