Plan your visit

We’re a Tulsa-based 501c3 nonprofit that owns and operates the Hardesty Center, which includes a contemporary art gallery, classrooms, studios, and hands-on maker space. We’re also glad you asked.  Check out our history, mission, and vision over at the About page.

You can learn more about facility rental as well as our photography and videography policies at our Facility Rental page. 

Looking to host a smaller party in THE STUDIO? Check out STUDIO Soirées.

Visit lengths vary! A typical patron will spend roughly 1 to 2 hours if they visit THE GALLERY, THE EXPERIENCE, and THE STUDIO. Some intrepid creatives of all ages will spend multiple hours in THE STUDIO perfecting their projects. We invite you to stay as long as you like during public hours.

THE EXPERIENCE will be open through December 29, 2019. The next version of this immersive wonderland opens May 2020 with a new group of Lead Artists. If you are visiting after THE EXPERIENCE has closed, we have an immersive sculpture called The King’s Mouth that will be open through May 2020.

There are many opportunities for creative play with young children and toddlers. Families have enjoyed playing and creating with manipulative toys in THE STUDIO and experimenting with drawing, painting, and torn paper collage.

While THE EXPERIENCE is fun for many kids including young children, a few have found the unusual lights and sounds a bit scary. Most kids love it!

Admission for kids under 3 is free.

At ahha, if you find yourself upset by a piece of art, we encourage you to keep an open mind about the artist’s intention.  The artist might be using images that grab your attention in order to make a larger point or start a conversation. Ahha is a safe space to have these discussions.  If you would like to discuss a particular piece of art with staff, please contact art@ahhatulsa.org.