Educate & Inspire

Putting Music in Their Hands

The Bob Dylan Center brings the power of music, storytelling and creative expression into the lives of students and educators across the Tulsa community. Through hands-on programming, awards and free field trips, we connect young people with the same creative spirit that has driven Bob Dylan's work for seven decades.

Education is at the heart of everything the Bob Dylan Center does. Every event we host, every exhibit we open and every membership we sell helps to fund the programs on this page. Our goal is simple: give students and teachers the tools, the inspiration and the space to find their own voice.

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EDUCATIONal Programs

We put instruments in students' hands, welcome them in on free field trips and recognize local educators whose dedication and creativity have real impact. Here's how the Bob Dylan Center shows up for the Tulsa community.

Bring Your Class. It's on Us.

The Bob Dylan Center offers free field trips for schools across the Tulsa area. Students explore the center's exhibits, engage with archival materials spanning seven decades of Bob Dylan's career and participate in guided activities designed to spark conversation about creativity, self-expression and the role of music in American culture.

Visits are tailored to your group's age and curriculum goals. We ask for at least two weeks' notice and will schedule a pre-visit meeting to make sure your trip is everything you need it to be.

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In Their Own Words

Your willingness to share your knowledge, experiences and passion allowed our students to learn in ways that go beyond the classroom. Experiences like these help students see new possibilities for their future.

Laura N.

Teacher
Music is a good outlet for some people for stress, just to relax or meet new people at the same time.

Miguel G.

Tangled Up in Tunes participant
The opportunity to play with people in a band setting is so special and the communication it takes — the empathy and care you need to have to work with people in the room and when you're discussing ideas — it's just amazing to watch those happen.

Chris C.

Tangled Up in Tunes teaching artist

EDUCATOR FEEDBACK

As we work to strengthen the center’s role as a partner of the educational community, we value any feedback on what you would like to see from future visits. Please fill out the following survey to help guide our curriculum development and staff training.

EDUCATOR SURVEY

SUPPORTERS

Our education programs are made possible through the generous support of these partners.

Ready to Visit?

The Bob Dylan Center is open year-round in the heart of Tulsa's Arts District. Come explore the archive, experience the exhibits, and see why this is one of the most remarkable cultural destinations in the country.

Support the Music

The Bob Dylan Center is more than a destination. It's a mission. Your support helps preserve the Bob Dylan Archive, fund school outreach programs, support guest artists, and create fellowship and internship opportunities for the next generation of creators.