Local Family Fun
Oklahoma Contemporary Through thought-provoking exhibitions and engaging public programming, Oklahoma Contemporary seeks to ignite creativity. Explore their Learning Gallery with hands-on activities inspired by the art on display and the colorful Art Garden where a rainbow of pigments are grown for use in their camps and classes. Don’t miss the first major retrospective of Oklahoma City-based artist Edgar Heap of Birds (Cheyenne and Arapaho Nation). His colorful prints, abstract paintings, drawings, glasswork and sculptures address Indigenous rights and sovereignty. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and until 9 p.m. on Thursday. Admission is always free. Factory Obscura Factory Obscura makes art an experience. Their permanent exhibition, Mix-Tape, serves as an audio autobiography exploring emotions via a hand-crafted, immersive art experience by a curated collection of artists. Enter a dreamlike environment where you can touch and engage with art in multi-sensory ways. Factory Obscura is open Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Admission varies depending on dates and events. Bonus: Amp up the fun by incorporating the OKC Street Car into your adventures!
Where to dine nearby: • The Collective OKC • Hall’s Pizza Kitchen • Not Your Average Joe • S&B Burger Joint
PHOTOS BY AL PHILLIPS-SHINN & MADELYN AMACHER
Adventure District The Cowboy The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has plenty of new experiences to check out, including the Find Your West Immersive where families can explore the people of the American West. Cowboy Boots: From Roundups to Runways , open through May 4, journeys through the evolution of the iconic cowboy boot and its many styles. Families love to stroll the streets of Prosperity Junction, play in Liichokoshkomo’ and see history up close in the Museum of the Frontier West. During Spring Break, the museum offers family-friendly activities, such as printmaking or beading, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Activities are free with admission, while supplies last. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for kids ages 6 to 17. Kids 5 & under are free.
Other attractions nearby: • American Pigeon Museum* • National Softball Hall of Fame & Museum*
• Oklahoma City Zoo • Oklahoma Firefighters Museum • Oklahoma Railway Museum* *Offers free admission
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