Bob Dylan Center 🇺🇸

If you are a fan of American music history, you will love exploring the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Located right in the bustling Tulsa Arts District, this dedicated museum opened its doors to the public on May 10, 2022, to celebrate the rich life and extraordinary works of legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Your journey here connects you to an unprecedented collection of musical heritage.

In 2016, Dylan sold his vast archive to the Tulsa-based George Kaiser Family Foundation and the University of Tulsa, bringing an incredible array of treasures to Oklahoma. When you visit, you can immerse yourself in creative history, viewing items similar to those featured in the official 2023 publication, Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine. Look forward to encountering carefully curated pieces including draft lyrics, personal writings, rare photographs, original drawings, and fascinating ephemera from the Dylan archive.

Beyond Dylan's legacy, your trip places you steps away from another essential cultural stop. The same foundation operates the nearby Woody Guthrie Center, which houses archives for both Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs. Whether you want to study historic draft lyrics or experience Tulsa's music scene, visiting this center offers an unforgettable, intimate look into iconic American music.

What to see at Bob Dylan Center

• Exhibits dedicated to the life and works of Bob Dylan
• Rare draft lyrics, writings, photos, and drawings from Dylan's archive
• Located in the vibrant Tulsa Arts District
• Operated alongside the nearby Woody Guthrie Center

Visiting tips

Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Woody Guthrie Center to explore archives from Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Bob Dylan Center is easy to reach on Tulsa’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Philbrook Museum of Art and Tulsa Zoo. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Tulsa travel guide.