Join us for a weekend of entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and activities for all.
Event Tickets On Sale Aug. 1!
Due to expected large crowds on Grand Opening weekend, patrons must purchase tickets in advance of the event.
FAM will follow the current CDC guidelines for large group gatherings.
The Museum campus will operate with timed entry tickets to ensure visitors have ample space to observe social distancing. Please reserve a time slot online ahead of your visit.
Please Note: Purchasing an event ticket does not guarantee access to FAM Exhibitions.
EVENT HOURS
- Saturday, Sept. 18 | 8 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday, Sept. 19 | 8 AM to 8 PM
EVENT ADMISSION $5 PER PERSON, PER DAY — Members free
Offsite Park & Ride Only $5
- No onsite parking on Grand Opening Weekend
- Parking Paid at Garage
- Free shuttle 8 AM to close
- Extra time required to arrive on museum campus
What to Expect
Opening weekend is a celebration! We have worked with tribal volunteers and community partners to create a unique and culturally rich experience. Entry for this event is only $5. We respectfully ask you to be aware of the following:
- Expect large crowds
- Be prepared for brief wait times for shuttle services
- Security bag checks upon entry
- Limited gallery capacity – event admission does not guarantee gallery entry
Monday, September 20, 2021
- $5 discounted admission continues (timed gallery tickets)
- Benefits: parking on-site and a more quiet, reflective atmosphere
Closed Tuesday, September, 21, 2021
Starting Wednesday, September 22, 2021
- Regular FAM hours and admission
- More quiet, reflective atmosphere – limited number of people
- Timed gallery tickets
- Onsite parking available
Plan your visit!
PARK & RIDE ONLY
During Grand Opening Weekend only, NO onsite parking is available. FAM is finalizing parking details. Shuttle services will start at 8 AM and run all day.
- Firearms, weapons, and drones are prohibited.
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
- Please leave your pets at home—with the exception of service animals required due to a disability (Service animal only with Certified Registration ID).
- Smoking/ Vaping in designated outdoor areas only.
- Visitors permitted on FAM Mound path only (no climbing).
- No umbrellas, large bags, or folding chairs permitted—free self service coat check is available near the Hall of The People. FAM is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Strollers are permitted in galleries. Baby carriers and backpacks must be worn on the front.
- Galleries are fully accessible to wheelchairs and motorized scooters. FAM is an ADA compliant campus. More info email info@famok.org or call 405.594.2100.
- Photography in the galleries is permitted. No flash photography, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods and professional photography equipment allowed.
- Members of the media contact media@famok.org for credentials.
FAM is seeking volunteers for our Grand Opening events on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2021. Volunteer shifts will likely take place in three to four hour periods. We have a variety of opportunities – parking attendants to assist visitors with directions and transportation on campus.
This opportunity is open to volunteers 16 and older and youth ages 13 to 15 who are accompanied by an adult who has also submitted a volunteer application. All youth volunteers must have a parent or guardian complete this form.
Entertainment
Opening Ceremony
Festival Plaza
Courtyard
Xchange Theatre
FAM Theatre
Opening Ceremony
Saturday
| 10:30 AM | Tribal Procession (tribal assigned delegates) |
| 11:00 AM | Invocation by the Rev. David Wilson (Choctaw) |
| Lord’s Prayer by Barbara McAlister (Cherokee) Sign language provided by tribal royalty | |
| Land Acknowledgement read by youth poet | |
| 11:15 AM | Welcome by James Pepper Henry (Kaw/Muscogee) FAM Director/CEO |
| Remarks by Bill Anoatubby (Chickasaw) Native American Cultural and Educational Authority Board Chairman Governor Chickasaw Nation | |
| Remarks by Dr. Henrietta Mann (Cheyenne) FAM Knowledge Keeper | |
| Remarks by Mayor David Holt (Osage) City of Oklahoma City | |
| Remarks by Gregg Wadley (Choctaw) American Indian Cultural Center Foundation Board Chairman | |
| Remarks by Joy Harjo (Muscogee) United States Poet Laurette |
Festival Plaza
Saturday
| 12:30-1:30 | Joy Harjo & Band |
| 1:45-2:45 | The Prairie Blossoms |
| 3:00-3:45 | Tonemah Band |
| 4:00-5:00 | The Redmen Blues Band/Terry Tsotigh |
| 5:15-6:15 | Boyz D’Arc/Ace Greenwood |
| 6:30-7:15 | Injunity |
| 7:30-8:30 | Smilin Vic |
Sunday
| 11:00-11:30 | Marla Nauni |
| 11:45-12:15 | Native Praise Choir |
| 12:30-1:30 | Joy Harjo & Band |
| 1:45-2:45 | Cecil Gray Native Blues Band |
| 3:00-4:00 | The Prairie Blossoms |
| 4:15-5:15 | Mike Bone |
| 5:30-6:30 | Tonemah Band |
| 6:45-7:45 | Injunity |
Courtyard
Tribal Demonstrations
Saturday
1:00-1:30 PM | Kaw Nation of Oklahoma | |
1:30-2:00 PM | Sia, Citizen Potawatomi Aviaries | |
2:00-3:00 PM | Iowa, Pawnee, Ponca Nations | |
3:30-4:00 PM | Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe | |
4:00-4:30 PM | Miwesa Greenwood | |
4:30-6:00 PM | Delaware, Caddo, Wichita Nations | |
6:00-6:30 PM | Sia, Citizen Potawatomi Aviaries | |
6:30-7:30 PM | Otoe Missouri Tribe of Indians | |
7:30-8:00 PM | Citizen Potawatomi Nation | |
Sunday
10:00-11:30 AM | 39 Nations Spiritual Journey | |
Cherokee Choir | ||
Alvin Deer, Kiowa, Creek Hymns | ||
Bryant Runsabove, NAC songs | ||
Chebon Kernell, Ceremonial | ||
Miwesa Greenwood | ||
Otoe, Ponca Hymns | ||
Flute, Drum | ||
11:30-12:00 AM | Cherokee Nation | |
12:00-1:00 PM | Cheyenne & Arapaho Nations | |
1:00-1:30 PM | Seminole Nation | |
1:30-2:00 PM | Gray Snow Eagle House | |
2:00-2:30 PM | Choctaw Nation | |
3:00-4:30 PM | Chickasaw, Muscogee Nations | |
Kialegee, Alabama Quassarte | ||
Thlopthocco Tribal Towns | ||
5:00-5:30 PM | Gray Snow Eagle House | |
5:30-6:00 | Comanche Nation | |
6:00-6:30 | Kiowa Nation | |
7:00-8:00 | Ft. Sill Apache Fire Dancers | |
Xchange Theatre
Saturday/Sunday
| 11:30 | Youth Poet | Spoken Word |
| 11:45 | Nico Albert | Cooking Demo and Storytelling |
| 1:15 | Fashion Show 1 | Fashion and Jewelry Artists |
| 2:45 | Youth Poet | Spoken Word |
| 3:00 | Rock Pipestem (Osage/Otoe-Missouria) | Drummer/Language Speaker |
| 4:30 | Fashion Show 2 | Fashion and Jewelry Artists |
| 5:45 | Youth Poet | Spoken Word |
| 6:00 | Kalyn Fae | Musician |
FAM Theatre
Saturday
| 1 :00 – 2:00 | Warrior Women (Feature Film) | |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Dig it if You Can (Short Film) by Kyle Bell (Muscogee) | |
| 4:00-5:00 | Dance performance by Tvske Billy (Muscogee/Kiowa/Comanche), Ruthe Boyett and Wanbli TallChief (Lakota/Osage); choreography by Lynna TallChief | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 | Love and Fury (Feature Film) | |
Sunday
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | FAM Filmmakers Panel |
| 1 :00 – 1:30 PM | Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate (Chickasaw) and the CRUSA String Quartet |
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Barbara McAlister (Cherokee) Classical Singer + Friends |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Dance performance by Tvske Billy (Muscogee/Kiowa/Comanche), Ruthe Boyett and Wanbli TallChief (Lakota/Osage); choreography by Lynna TallChief |
| 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Words from a Bear |
Artists
FAMily Activities
- Interactive Art
- Field Games
- Youth Poetry
- Dance Performances
- Tribal Demonstrations
- Fashion Shows
- Cooking Demonstration
- Eagles from Tribal Aviaries
- Storytelling Teepee
- Live Music
Dine & Shop
Be among the first to experience the FAM Restaurant featuring Indigenous inspired cuisine. FAM Café will also be open for convenient food on the go. No reservations Grand Opening weekend.
FAMstore
The FAMstore features one-of-a-kind items from Oklahoma Native artists.
Inaugural Exhibitions
OKLA HOMMA: TRIBAL NATIONS GALLERY
This signature exhibition speaks to the diverse stories of the 39 tribes in Oklahoma today. Featuring works of art, interactive media and film, OKLA HOMMA will engage visitors of all ages through sight, sound and touch. In addition to exploring our stories from ancestral origins to the present day, this 18,000 square foot gallery examines contemporary issues, including representation, sports and games and warriors. Visitors will leave with a reinvigorated respect for the resilience of Native people of Oklahoma and an appreciation for their important contributions to our communities today.
WINIKO: Life of an Object
Selections from Smithsonian’s National Museum
of the American Indian
WINIKO: Life of an Object examines the things we create—how they reflect our values, possess spiritual significance and carry our ways into future generations. The exhibition also explores the complex relationship between Native people and museums and critiques the manner in which non-Native scholars have represented our objects and cultures. This exhibition includes Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian selections representing all 39 tribes in Oklahoma today. It also includes newly commissioned works to compliment the collective histories.
Learn more about our exhibits here.