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

# Sept 2010 Road Show starts third year
# July 2010 Four Star Debate – travels to Jordan
# May 28-30, 2010 2nd Annual Celebration of Freedom
# April 2010 Road Show completes second year
# Jan 2010 Road Show begins tour through Texas
# November 2009 Administrative assistant and book keeper hired
# Sept 2009 Road Show 2nd tour begins
# August 2009 Four-Star Debate visits GTFLIM
# June 2009 Job responsibilities adjusted for Museum Manager, Curator/ Road Show Coordinator
# May 23, 2009 Grand Opening and Celebration of Freedom – Phase Two Completed
# May 2009 Road Show completes first tour of duty
# Nov 2008 “Salute to Service” museum temporary opening
# Sept 2008 Road Show begins touring
# Dec 2007 Window Displays unveiled
# Sept 2007 Site dedication
# July 2007 Hired Director
# Oct 2006 Tax exempt (501C3) application approved by IRS
# Sept 2006 Tax exempt (501C3) filed with IRS
# May 2006 Certificate of Incorporation issued
# Board of Trustees approved
# By-Laws of organization
# Officers of the board
# Eight committees with chairpersons
# June 2006 Master Plan completed by a Certified Museum Consultant