First Americans Museum

[metro]

Why aren't more people excited about this project. It's going to be awesome!

Who said people aren't? Most of us on here are. There are like 18 threads about this same topic so many more people have commented in those other threads. I'm very excited about this project and wish it was already completed. I believe late 2010 is expected completion date if funding is completed in a timely manner.

[ourulz2000]

The visitors center is going to be complete in late September. Everything else on the 300 acres will all be finished by 2012.

[ourulz2000]

to see pics of the Visitor's center, go here: Visitor Center

[Pete]

Wow, that photo shows the scale of this project when you look at the cars as a reference point.

Really nice vistas of downtown, the Capitol, HSC and the river as well.

[AFCM]

For the longest time, it seemed as though everything was stalled, until I looked more closely and noticed the red brick, which just happens to look like dirt. Needless to say, I was relieved to see some progress.

[betts]

Thanks for that aerial shot. When you drive by, nothing looks different because you're only looking at the side of the hill. I'm really excited about this project. I think it's great we're honoring our Native American citizens with this site, and it's going to be a great tourist attraction as well.

[ourulz2000]

Here's a couple renderings.

[Saberman]

This is going to be a real great place to visit. The thing I think will make this a great place is the fact that the tribes are so involved in the design. People are going to come from around the world to see this exhibit.

[ourulz2000]

I hate to compare Chicago to OKC, because you can't. But what makes Chicago so great is all the museums that are in or near downtown. Having something like this near downtown OKC makes it even a more attractive place to have vacation!

[HOT ROD]

Agreed, Chicago is a true world class city (one of maybe 4 in this country) and is one of the best in the world.

Yet I too agree that this will make OKC move up a knotch and quite a bit, as OKC become more Chicago like with these museums and quality developments.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Agreed, Chicago is a true world class city (one of maybe 4 in this country) and is one of the best in the world.

Yet I too agree that this will make OKC move up a knotch and quite a bit, as OKC become more Chicago like with these museums and quality developments.

One more Chicago thing I would like OKC to have:

( Maybe the new central park)


Anyways, I notice in the site plan that the river bank is softened considerably...here's to hoping that stil happens.

[jbrown84]

Great news. This will be right up there with the Memorial as a top place for visitors.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

What's the big bowl about?

[Saberman]

they are going to use it for pow wow's and ceremonies, like a giant theater. Also going to have displays, Indian village, etc.

[Oh GAWD the Smell!]

Concerts by the river would kick 37 kinds of ass.

But I doubt that's where this is headed.

Be cool though.

[ourulz2000]

You're correct, it's going to be a very large amphitheater.

[ourulz2000]

I encourage people to watch this video on the AICCM. It's a year old, but shows some wonderful renderings! OklaTravelNet

Here's an overall pic of the site. This actually does not show the the AICCM conference center being built to the east.

[ourulz2000]

[Luke]

This is gonna be very very cool.

[sgt. pepper]

don't you think the American would look good on this site? looking toward downtown.

[AFCM]

don't you think the American would look good on this site? looking toward downtown.

I was thinking the same thing; I just didn't want to be ostracized for saying it. That would be cool.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Or not.

[sgt. pepper]

we would be stealing it from tulsa
it will never happen of course, not even in tulsa. do you think something like that would be to overpowering cuatrodw, or you just don't like the statue?

[bombermwc]

Maybe a half-sized version of a native american...but not that crappy bird on the arm thing.

[CuatrodeMayo]

I don't like the statue or the idea of having a giant person of anysort.

Interestingly enough, it's Tulsa location is smack in the middle of indian nations...and none of them are supporting it.

That should tell you something...even the indians think it is too gaudy =)