O K L A H O M A C I T Y Z O O The innovative approach to zoo design continues to improve the lives of the animals and the experience of the guests.The zoo has spent millions of dollars building new habitats for many of the animals, creating a livable environment that is as similar to their native habitat as possible.The newest installment of this process is Sanctuary Asia, which started with themassive elephant habitat, and now includes red pandas, rhinos, raccoon dogs, Komodo dragons and other wildlife.
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More than an homage to the cowboy spirit of theWest, this wildly popular destination houses some of the world’s most beautifulWestern andWestern- inspired art. A full-scaleWestern town is located inside themuseum, and one entire hall is dedicated to wagons, including the chuck wagon, or as the museumputs it, the original food truck. An outdoor educational experience called Liichokoshkomo’ (Chickasaw for “Let’s Play!”) brings to life diverse stories of theWest with interactive fun. Real cowboys, movie cowboys and television cowboys all share space in this premier institution.
O K L A H O M A C O N T E M P O R A R Y The beautiful newOklahoma Contemporary Arts Center on the north edge of Automobile Alley certainly displays plenty of art, but the mission of Oklahoma Contemporary has always been multifaceted. Visitors can find free, groundbreaking exhibitions from international, national and local artists, plus large-scale, public sculptures and installations in Campbell Art Park. Programs include musical and theatrical performances, artist talks and demonstrations, workshops and more. Enjoy hands-on experiences in the Learning Gallery or Studio School. Round out a visit by eating in the café or shopping in their uniquely curated store.
O K L A H O M A C I T Y M U S E U M O F A R T The striking Dale Chihuly piece
hanging in the foyer is an indication that there are awe-inspiring discoveries inside the MOA. The ground floor is typically reserved for travelling or special exhibits while the second floor houses a selection of the museum’s permanent collection, including a piece from former President Barack Obama’s portraitist KehindeWiley. The third floor contains the museum’s large-formmodern art pieces, as well as a beautiful collection of other Chihuly glass pieces.
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O K L A H O M A H A L L O F F A M E Located in the historic and classically styledMid-Continent Life Insurance Building, the Gaylord-Pickens Museum tells the story of Oklahoma by telling the stories of great Oklahomans. The museum contains portraits of Hall of Fame inductees, as well as rotating collections that tell their stories. A “Makerspace” encourages hands-on activities, and the entire structure is designed to be an immersive, educational experience.
This space is 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 bombing, its impact and the resiliency of hope.
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