The Present General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum.

Located in the southwest Oklahoma town of Hobart, the current museum is housed in recently-renovated historic downtown buildings. The 9,500 square foot facility includes a gift shop, a show room and display gallery that showcases items from General Frank's personal collection. The museum's theme of Leadership, Patriotism and Service is shared through many unique items, one-of-a-kind pieces, top secret videos and by the life lessons learned by General Tommy Franks.

General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum Future Facility

Future plans for the learning institute and museum include construction of a 45,000 square foot state of the art facility that will contain an auditorium, exhibit gallery, teleconference studio, library and archive.

Donations are currently being sought to help in the development of this facility. Visit our website or contact the institute for more information.

Public Space

* 3,500 sq ft – Permanent Exhibit Gallery
* 5,000 sq ft – Temporary Exhibit Gallery
* 5,000 sq ft – Admissions, Museum Store, Restrooms and Public Space
* 13,000 sq ft – 500 Seat Auditorium

Non-Public Space

* 3,000 sq ft – Staff Offices
* 1,500 sq ft – Video Teleconference Studio
* 14,000 sq ft – Collections Storage, Curatorial Workspace, Archives and Library

45,000 Total square feet

# May 2006 Certificate of Incorporation issued
# June 2006 Master Plan completed by a Certified Museum Consultant
# Sept 2006 Tax exempt (501C3) filed with IRS
# Board of Trustees approved
# By-Laws of organization
# Officers of the board
# Eight committees with chairpersons
# Oct 2006 Tax exempt (501C3) application approved by IRS
#July 07 Hired Director
#Sept 07 Site dedication
#Dec 07 Window Displays unveiled
#Sept 08 Road Show begins touring
#Nov 08 “Salute to Service” museum temporary opening
#May 08 Scheduled Grand Opening “Celebration of Freedom”
#In progress Recruitment of National Advisors and initiation of fundraising