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Wakita, Oklahoma: Twister (The Movie) Museum

See the battered "Dorothy I" from the movie and other cinematic debris. Small, but a favorite stop for storm chasers and fans of the 1996 film.

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Twister Movie Museum

Wow. Just wow. When we got there, the museum was closed. There was a sign on the door saying the museum wasn't open on hot days, but we could call and someone would come down. I immediately called one of the numbers and a very nice gentleman came right down. I spent more time taking pictures to share with my family than I did looking. I felt guilty having the man open it for me, so I didn't spend as much time as I wanted to. Although small, I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to go back, hopefully in a couple of weeks. I didn't know we were going there. My husband just said to get in the car because he "had a plan." Well, his plan was wonderful. Twister is my all-time favorite movie so it was a very exciting surprise for me. As I said before, I will definitely go back, taking my daughter and grandson (who can almost quote the whole movie). Thanks, Wakita for doing this. I just wish it was closer to me and I'd visit more often.

[Connie S, 09/03/2012]

Twister Movie Museum.

Twister (The Movie) Museum

The Twister Museum was closed when we visited. A sign taped to the front door informed us that it was only open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but someone would come open it by calling a phone number on the sign.

We didn't feel bold enough to call, so we simply peeked through the window. It looks like the Dorothy Machine is still the centerpiece of what appears to be a large collection of photographs.

[Eric Bolstridge, 05/01/2010]

Twister the Movie Museum.

Twister (the Movie) Museum

Just stopped by the Twister Museum last week after traveling through Caldwell, Kansas and seeing the big ornate box turtle painting on the side of a building. The Twister Museum is quite unique with a lot of really neat stuff from the movie that was filmed in the area. The town is planning a big reunion in 2010 to celebrate the movie.

Consider visiting Wakita if you are in northern Oklahoma, and also consider visiting Caldwell and Drury in Kansas. Drury is on the Chikaskia River about 25 miles northeast of Wakita, Oklahoma. It has quite a history.

[KsHeritage.com, 07/24/2008]
Twister the Movie Museum

The Twister Museum is maintained by a few people in the town showing how and where the movie Twister was filmed in their city. They have one of the original Dorothy machines, some props, many pictures of the filming, as well as a Twister pinball machine donated by Bill Paxton. The woman attending the museum made the visit so fun, as she had many stories to tell about the filming, cast and crew, and how the city was changed to make it look like the movie Wakita. Of course, they have some souvenirs for sale, including sensors with wings. If nobody is at the museum, there is someone quickly available. We went on a Saturday at noon and someone was there.

[SnideSide, 05/18/2004]
"Twister" (the movie) museum

Wakita was the town where Aunt Meg lived and then was destroyed about 2/3 the way through the movie Twister. This town has a tiny but fun museum dedicated to the filming that was done there as well as one of the original "Dorothy" mechanisms that were used in the movie!

[Rick Smith, 05/03/2003]

Twister (The Movie) Museum

Address:
101 W. Main St., Wakita, OK
Directions:
I-35 exit 222. Drive west on Hwy 11 for 32 miles. Turn north on Hwy 11A and drive five miles, until the road ends. Turn right onto Main St. and drive a half-mile into town. The museum will be on the right, at the corner of Main and Locust Sts.
Hours:
April-Aug. daily 1-5. Otherwise by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
580-594-2312
Admission:
Free, but Donations are appreciated.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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