GAYLORD-PICKENS OKLAHOMA HERITAGE MUSEUM The GaylordPickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, home of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, introduces you to the famous and everyday Oklahomans who’ve shaped our state, country and world. Through hightech, interactive displays and video kiosks you’ll learn about honorees like Reba McEntire, Wiley Post, Will Rogers and Jim Thorpe. Housed in the historic MidContinent Life Building, a neoclassical landmark built in 1927, the museum blends art, history and architecture. Permanent galleries like the Hall of Fame Gallery and the “Picture Yourself” exhibit invite visitors to explore biographies, portraits and immersive experiences reflecting Oklahoma’s past and present. The museum is located at 1400 Classen Drive, near NW 13th and Shartel. NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Located at 1700 NE 63rd Street, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in OKC brings to life the history, art and culture of the American West through immersive exhibits, interactive galleries and worldclass artifacts. Founded in 1955, the museum houses more than 28,000 artworks and objects that tell stories of cowboys, Native Americans, rodeos, frontier life and Western authors. The museum also features the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center which holds a vast archive of photographs, manuscripts, maps and books spanning centuries of Western experience.
during the Land Run of 1889 to its steady rise into a dynamic, modern metro, OKC’s history runs deep.
The city has seen rapid growth, devastating loss and powerful resilience. The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995 remains one of the most defining moments in OKC’s history. Today, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum honors the lives lost and celebrates the spirit that carried the community forward. But OKC’s heritage reaches far beyond a single moment. It's seen in the cultural contributions of its 39 tribal nations, preserved in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Deep Deuce, and reflected in the stories of pioneers, artists, athletes and innovators who shaped the city. There’s no better way to get to know your new hometown than by exploring the people, places and milestones that built OKC into what it is today. Whether it’s touring a local museum, walking through a historic district or hearing stories from a neighbor, OKC’s past is always close at hand and worth discovering. FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM The First Americans Museum opened in fall 2021 and showcases the stories, histories and cultures of Oklahoma’s 39 federally recognized tribes. Built to Smithsonian Institution standards, the museum features interactive galleries, authentic artifacts and immersive exhibits. Located along the south shore of the Oklahoma River, the museum sits near the intersection of Interstates 35, 40 and 235, just minutes from downtown OKC.
OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum honors the 168 lives lost in the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The outdoor memorial features a
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