Conoco Museum

The Conoco Museum tells the fascinating story of one of America's most storied energy companies — and its deep roots in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Marland Oil, founded by E.W. Marland in the early 20th century during Oklahoma's oil boom, eventually became Continental Oil Company, which later evolved into Conoco. The museum traces this evolution through artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that illuminate the oil industry's transformative impact on Ponca City, Oklahoma, and the nation. Visitors will gain insight into the technological advances in oil exploration and refining, the lives of the workers who built the industry, and the lasting legacy of E.W. Marland's vision. The museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in American industrial history and the story of how a small Oklahoma city became a center of the global energy industry.