Things To Do
E. W. Marland Mansion
The Marland story is fascinating and his home is an architectural wonder. It was designed and constructed as a showplace for pieces of fine art and in the process, it became a masterpiece in its own right. As you tour through this site, we'll show you the mansion and tell you the Marland story. You'll learn about the Marland family, the industry that made it all possible and the "oil boom-town" that rose from it all, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Open 8am to 5pm, with tours throughout the day.
Marland's Grand Home
Marland's Grand Home, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the first mansion-style home of Ernest Whitworth Marland and his family. Designed by Solomon Layton, construction of the home began in 1914 and was completed in 1916 and featured technology many had never seen, including a central vacuuming system and an automatic dishwasher. Designed in Renaissance Revival style, it covers 16,500 square feet and houses the first indoor swimming pool built in Oklahoma. Visitors here will enjoy strolling the restored rooms alongside an assortment of exhibits showcased in the Grand Home. The home now houses Marland Family displays, 101 Ranch artifacts, an archeology display, Native American artifacts and a Daughters of the American Revolution exhibit.
Pioneer Woman Museum
Preserving the legacy of women from all races, creeds and nationalities who have made significant contributions to the history of Oklahoma. Admission Prices Adults - $7 Students, 6-18 years - $4 Children, 5 years & under - FREE Seniors, age 62+ - $5 Family, up to 6 people - $18 Group Rate, 10+ people - $5/person Veterans and Active Military with ID - Free Oklahoma Historical Society Members - Free Hours of Operation Open to the Public Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Guided Tours Please call 580-765-6108 to schedule.
Standing Bear Museum and Education Center
We honor the legacy of Ponca Chief Standing Bear, America's first Native American civil rights leader: The Museum & Education Center is a uniquely designed building that creatively defines a space set aside to honor the Native American culture in the Ponca City community. The six area tribes are honored with display cases in the rotunda. Throughout the building there are sculptures, paintings, and photographs. Included in those sculptures are the original models that were submitted when the Foundation was looking for an artist to create the Standing Bear statue. The Standing Bear Museum & Education Center is open Monday-Friday, 9 am–4 pm and Saturday, 10 am–2 pm. The park is open daily, 6 am-9pm. Tours of the park and museum are self-guided. For special arrangements or groups, please call in advance at 580-762-1514. Standing Bear Park, Museum & Education Center is located at 601 Standing Bear Parkway in Ponca City, Oklahoma.