NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM
More than an homage to the cowboy spirit, this wildly popular destination houses some of the world’s most beautiful Western art as well as a full-scale town. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has an entire hall dedicated to wagons, including the chuck wagon, or as the museum puts it, the original food truck. An outdoor educational experience called Liichokoshkomo’ (Chickasaw for “Let’s Play!”) brings to life diverse stories of cattlemen and their counterparts with interactive fun. Cowboys from the cinematic landscape share space with those who had their boots on the ground at this premier institution, named the country’s top western museum in 2022 by True West Magazine.
OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART The striking Dale Chihuly piece hanging in the foyer is an indication that there are awe-inspiring discoveries inside the MOA. The museum curates travelling or special exhibits while also housing an impressive permanent collection, including a piece from former President Barack Obama’s portraitist Kehinde Wiley. Large-form modern art pieces, as well as a beautiful collection of other Chihuly glass pieces are also must-see. In early 2023, William H Johnson’s “Fighter’s for Freedom” Collection will debut at the museum, displaying beautiful 1940s paintings that celebrate Black activists.
OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL & MUSEUM This space is a sacred ground for Oklahoma City residents, especially those who were here for the horrific events of 1995. Built as a tribute to “those who were killed, those who survived, and those who were changed forever,” the National Memorial has become a profound statement of the resolve, hope and community spirit that grew after the Murrah Bombing. Designed to be seen by day and by night – they truly are different experiences – the grounds also house the Memorial Museum, a project to educate the public about the tragedy, its impact and the resiliency of Oklahoma City.
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