Free or discounted entry for members of NARM.
Oklahoma Historical Society | Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center
Opening hours
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Hours can change on holidays. Check with the venue before you travel.
About this place
The Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center protects 150 acres encompassing twelve mounds, an elite village area, and part of a support city. Spiro is Oklahoma’s only prehistoric archaeological site open to the public and one of the most important American Indian sites in the nation. The prehistoric Spiro people created a sophisticated culture that influenced the entire Southeast. Artifacts indicate an extensive trade network, a highly developed religious center, and a political system that controlled the entire region. Located on a bend of the Arkansas River, the site was a natural gateway from which the Spiro people exerted their influence. Much of the Spiro culture is still a mystery, as well as the reasons for the decline and abandonment of the site. Visitors can explore nearly two miles of interpreted trails, including a half-mile nature trail. The Center offers exhibits and a historian on site to answer questions and lead tours.
If you are a member here
A membership to Oklahoma Historical Society | Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center carries reciprocal admission, so the same card is worth free or discounted entry at other places in this program.
- NARM in Oklahoma Art, history and cultural institutions. Not valid within 15 miles of here.
Reciprocal programs are built for travel and most exclude places close to the one where you hold your membership, so this is worth the most when you are away from home. How reciprocal memberships work