Antlers Frisco Depot Museum, Oklahoma
Depot museumHours not posted online; confirm before visiting
The Antlers Frisco Depot is a 1914 railroad station that the Pushmataha County Historical Society rescued from ruin and turned into a public museum and genealogical research center.
- Frisco depot built in 1914
- National Register with Antlers Spring
- County museum and genealogy center
- Restored after 1981 closure
Antlers Frisco Depot Museum at a glance
- Hours
- Not posted online; contact the Pushmataha County Historical Society before visiting
- Admission
- Not posted online
- Plan for
- About 30 minutes to an hour
- Best for
- Depot fans and family history researchers
- Best ages
- Ages 6 and up
Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.
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From vandalized and empty to the county's museum
The Frisco railroad opened its new depot in Antlers in 1914, and for decades it was part of the town's daily life. In 1981 the railroad stopped using the building, and it fell into hard shape: vandals broke out the windows, and the awning had to be taken down before it collapsed from rot.
The Pushmataha County Historical Society stepped in. After several rounds of renovation, the depot became the society's headquarters, a public museum and a genealogical research center for the county. The depot and the neighboring Antlers Spring share a single listing on the National Register of Historic Places, a recognition of how much both shaped the town.
Turn-of-the-century life inside the old depot
TravelOK describes the museum as a taste of turn-of-the-century life, and the building itself, a Frisco depot from the golden age of rail travel, is a big part of the visit. Family historians can use the genealogical research center. The museum does not post a list of its exhibits online, so call or message the historical society to ask what is on display.
Don’t miss
- The 1914 depot buildingA restored Frisco station that came back from broken windows and a rotted awning.
- Genealogical research centerA resource for anyone tracing family roots in Pushmataha County.
- Antlers SpringThe spring next to the depot shares its National Register listing.
A real depot for young rail fans
Walking through a real 1914 railroad station is the main attraction for kids here, and older children may enjoy looking for traces of turn-of-the-century life. There are no train rides or play areas listed, so it works best as a short stop on a southeast Oklahoma drive. Call ahead about stroller access.
Plan your visit: tips for Antlers Frisco Depot Museum
- Confirm hours with the Pushmataha County Historical Society before you drive.
- Bring family names and dates if you plan to use the genealogy center.
- Pair a visit with Hugo's Frisco Depot Museum, about 16 miles away.
Saved by the Pushmataha County Historical Society
The Pushmataha County Historical Society collects and preserves the county's history, and it renovated the depot after the railroad left it empty. It runs the building as a public museum and genealogy center, so visiting, donating and joining the society help keep the depot open.
More rail stops near Antlers
The Frisco Depot Museum in Hugo, another 1914 Frisco station with a Harvey House lunchroom, is about 16 miles away. The Historic Katy Depot in Denison, Texas is about 62 miles, and the Fort Smith Trolley Museum in Arkansas is about 105 miles. Find more on our page of Oklahoma train museums.
- Frisco Depot MuseumHugo, OK · about 16 mi
- Historic Katy DepotDenison, TX · about 62 mi
- Museum of the American RailroadFrisco, TX · about 103 mi
- Texas Electric Railway historic collectionPlano / Dallas area, TX · about 104 mi
- Interurban Railway MuseumPlano, TX · about 104 mi
- Fort Smith Trolley MuseumFort Smith, AR · about 105 mi
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This depot sat empty for years before people in Antlers decided it was worth saving, and I love that. It makes me think of Mr. Conductor in our book, holding out his hand in his blue uniform to help Rally on board. Someone reached out a hand to this old station too. If your kids want to draw a conductor of their own, our coloring pages are free to print.
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Antlers Frisco Depot: 20 questions before you visit
Where is the Frisco Depot Museum in Antlers, Oklahoma?
The museum is in the historic Frisco Depot in Antlers, Oklahoma, next to Antlers Spring. A street address is not posted online, so contact the Pushmataha County Historical Society or search for the Antlers Frisco Depot in your map app before you drive.
What is the Frisco Depot Museum in Antlers?
It is the Pushmataha County Historical Society Museum, housed in the town's historic Frisco Depot. The society uses the building as its headquarters, a public museum and a genealogical research center devoted to collecting and preserving the history of Pushmataha County.
When was the Antlers Frisco Depot built?
The Antlers depot was newly built in 1914, according to a historic photo caption on Clio. Other listings describe it as built in the early twentieth century. It served the Frisco railroad until 1981, when the company stopped using it.
What are the hours of the Antlers Frisco Depot Museum?
Hours are not posted online. Small historical society museums often open on limited days, so contact the Pushmataha County Historical Society before you visit. If you are coming from Hugo, plan your day so both depot museums are open when you arrive.
How much does the Antlers Frisco Depot Museum cost?
Admission prices are not posted online. Contact the Pushmataha County Historical Society to ask about current admission or whether the museum runs on donations. Any gift helps the society care for the depot and its collections. Calling ahead also confirms someone will be there to open the building.
Is the Antlers Frisco Depot on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. The Frisco Depot and the adjacent Antlers Spring are listed on the National Register of Historic Places together, appearing as a single entry. Both are described as sites that played a pivotal role in shaping the town of Antlers.
What happened to the Antlers depot after the railroad left?
The railroad left the depot unused in 1981, and it fell into disrepair. Vandals destroyed the windows, and the building's awning was removed before it could collapse from rot. After numerous renovations, the Pushmataha County Historical Society turned it into a museum and research center.
Can I do genealogy research at the Antlers Frisco Depot?
Yes. The depot houses the Pushmataha County Historical Society's genealogical research center along with its museum. Contact the society before your visit to ask about research hours and what records are available, and bring family names and dates to make the most of your time.
Is the Antlers Frisco Depot the same as the Frisco Depot Museum in Hugo?
No. They are two different restored Frisco depots about 16 miles apart. The Hugo museum is run by the Choctaw County Historical Society and has a Harvey House lunchroom and a miniature circus, while the Antlers depot houses the Pushmataha County Historical Society museum.
Where is the Frisco Depot Museum in Hugo, Oklahoma?
The Hugo museum is in downtown Hugo, about 16 miles from Antlers, and a business directory lists it at 307 N B St. It is a separate museum from the Antlers depot. Its phone number is (580) 326-6630, and it has its own page on this site.
What can you see at the Antlers Frisco Depot Museum?
TravelOK describes the museum as a taste of turn-of-the-century life, and the restored depot itself is a big part of the visit. The museum does not post an exhibit list online, so ask the historical society what is currently on display when you call.
Where can I find photos of the Antlers Frisco Depot?
Clio's entry on the Antlers Historic Frisco Depot includes historic images, including the newly built depot in 1914 and the building in disrepair after 1981. Seeing the before and after makes the restoration easier to appreciate when you visit in person.
Are there reviews of the Antlers Frisco Depot Museum?
Reviews for the Antlers depot are not widely posted online, and many search results for Frisco Depot Museum point to the separate museum in Hugo. Check that a review mentions Antlers or the Pushmataha County Historical Society before relying on it.
Is the Crocker or 1886 Frisco depot museum in Antlers?
No. The Antlers depot dates from 1914, not 1886, and it is not connected to any depot museum named for Crocker. Several towns on the old Frisco railroad have depot museums with similar names, so check the town and state in any listing before you plan a drive to southeast Oklahoma.
Is the Antlers Frisco Depot good for kids?
It suits kids who enjoy history and real railroad buildings, and a visit can be short. There are no train rides or play areas listed. For more hands-on train fun, the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City runs train rides, though it is a much longer drive.
How long should I spend at the Antlers Frisco Depot?
The museum does not suggest a visit length. For a look through the depot, 30 minutes to an hour is a reasonable plan. Family historians using the genealogy center should allow more time and ask about research hours ahead of time.
What is Antlers Spring?
Antlers Spring is a historic site next to the Frisco Depot in Antlers. The spring and the depot share one listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and both are credited with helping shape the town. Look for it when you visit the depot.
Is the Antlers Frisco Depot accessible?
Accessibility details are not posted online. Contact the Pushmataha County Historical Society before you visit to ask about entrances, restrooms and stroller access, since older depots can have steps at the platform or doorways. A quick call also helps if you are bringing an older relative to the genealogy center.
How can I support the Pushmataha County Historical Society?
Visiting the depot, donating and joining the society all help it care for the building and its collections. Contact the society through the museum to ask about membership, volunteering or donating family papers and photos to its genealogical research center.
What train museums are near Antlers, Oklahoma?
The Frisco Depot Museum in Hugo is about 16 miles away. In Texas, the Historic Katy Depot in Denison is about 62 miles, and Frisco's Museum of the American Railroad is about 103 miles. The Fort Smith Trolley Museum in Arkansas is about 105 miles from Antlers.
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