Oklahoma City Museums & History
Oklahoma City isn't called the Sooner state for nothing. Explore the rich historical homeland of Oklahoma at one of the capitol city's museums.
Step into western history at the
Oklahoma History Museum, located in Oklahoma City across from the capitol building. Learn about the American Indians, oil barons, inventors and business pioneers that make up the state's adventurous past. Discover oilfield drilling derricks and machinery associated with Oklahoma oil explorations in one of the many outdoor exhibits.
Address: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 - Map
Phone: (405) 522-5248
Web: www.oklahomahistorycenter.org
One City, One Nation, One Resolve! Over two million people have visited The
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Experience the emotional memorial and heroic symbolism dedicated to the remembrance of the 168 innocent Americans killed in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of the downtown Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Address: 620 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City - Map
Phone: (405) 235-3313
Web: http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/
Honor the American Cowboy at the
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum located in Oklahoma City. You'll see renowned Western and Native American artifacts, sculptures, art and historic galleries. Travel back in time at the authentic turn-of-the-century cattle town at Prosperity Junction and see what life was like for our nation's pioneers.
Address: 1700 NE 63rd Oklahoma City, OK 73111 - Map
Phone: (405) 478-2250
Web: www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Enjoy the arts at the Oklahoma City
Museum of Art; browse major collections of European and American art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and see artist Dale Chihuly's tallest installation of glass art, the Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower. Plan to stay late, and enjoy dinner and a movie at the Noble Theater or sip cocktails on the Roof Terrace.
Address: 415 Couch Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 - Map
Phone: (405) 236-3100
Web: www.okcmoa.com
Discover the heritage of American Indian Tribes at Oklahoma City's prestigious
Red Earth Museum. You'll see more than 1,400 items of tribal fine art, pottery, basketry, textiles and beadwork. During your visit, make sure to ask about the annual Red Earth Festival. The event brings together over 1,200 American Indian artists and dancers from throughout North America to produce one of the most interesting cultural events in the state.
Address: 6 Santa Fe Plaza, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 - Map
Phone: (405) 427-5228
Web: www.redearth.org
No bones about it!
The Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City has an impressive display of skeletons found in the animal kingdom. From tiny bats to towering giraffes, you'll be amazed when you travel across the 7,000-square-foot expanse of the museum, taking in the exhibits of skulls and skeletons from around the globe. You won't want to miss the sights at "America's only skeleton museum".
Address: 10301 S. Sunnylane Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73160 - Map
Phone: (405) 814-0006
Web: http://www.museumofosteology.org/
Ah Ha! The
Science Museum Oklahoma proves kids can learn about science and have fun too! Kids travel through eight acres of hands-on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation, and cultural artifacts to explore. On your journey through the museum, don't miss the exciting on-site IMAX Dome Theater or Planetarium.
Address: 2100 NE 52nd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111 - Map
Phone: (405) 602-6664
Web: http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/
