GATEWAY TO THE PANHANDLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

GATE, OK

Old MK&T Depot (Laverne, Oklahoma) Historic 1912 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway (MKT or Katy) Depot in Laverne Oklahoma.  Passenger service stopped in 1938.  The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 (NRHP No. 84003046).
Old MK&T Depot (Laverne, Oklahoma) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Gateway to the Panhandle Museum Association is located in Gate, Oklahoma, and opened its doors in 2007. The association is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the panhandle region of Oklahoma, including its people, places, and events. The museum offers a variety of exhibits including artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays. The museum also hosts events such as lectures, films, and special activities.

The museum is housed in the historic Gate School building, which was built in 1933. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and is the oldest existing school building in the panhandle region. The exterior of the building is a work of art, featuring an intricate brickwork design and an ornate bell tower.

Inside, the museum has five galleries, each dedicated to a different aspect of the panhandle region’s history. The galleries feature an array of exhibits, including an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays. In addition, the museum also boasts a research library offering access to historical documents, books, and other resources.

The Gateway to the Panhandle Museum Association is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, and the museum offers educational programs and activities for all ages. With its rich history and captivating exhibits, the Gateway to the Panhandle Museum Association is a must-see for anyone visiting the panhandle region.

GATEWAY TO THE PANHANDLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GATE OK. US MID #8404000250

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact GATEWAY TO THE PANHANDLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

GATEWAY TO THE PANHANDLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 27
GATE
OK
73844

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GATEWAY TO THE PANHANDLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8404000250
Name GATEWAY TO THE PANHANDLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510150611
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.887815, -100.162979
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 951600
US Census Block: 1132