OKLAHOMA CITY ARTS FESTIVALS
NATIONAL COWBOY & WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this museum to gain a better understanding of the West. Featuring one of the most comprehensive collections of Western art in the world, this is a can’t-miss attraction in Oklahoma City. OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL & MUSEUM This peaceful monument and museum honors the 168 people who were killed by the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. With interactive exhibits, a reflecting pool, chairs representing each of the victims and the Survivor Tree that withstood the blast, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum remembers the events of that day and displays the Oklahoma Standard, the community’s spirit of generosity that carried Oklahoma City through the healing process afterward. OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER Located across from the state Capitol, this affiliate of the Smithsonian offers a chance to explore Oklahoma’s story through interactive exhibits covering subjects such as geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more.
Mark your calendars for three can’t-miss arts festivals. Since 1967, the Festival of the Arts has brought imagination to downtown Oklahoma City every April, as one of the largest and most successful arts festivals in the U.S. With hundreds of world-renowned artists from across the country, the Festival of the Arts is Oklahoma City’s rite of spring. It’s also a foodie destination, as the metro’s top restaurants vie for a spot at the festival. On Memorial Day weekend, you can experience Oklahoma City’s local arts community in the Paseo Arts District, located just north of downtown. At the annual Paseo Arts Festival, stroll down the district’s winding streets and take in the original Spanish-style stucco buildings. The district is home to 20 galleries and more than 80 artists, in addition to restaurants, art schools and boutiques. Then, save some time on the first weekend of October to visit the Plaza District’s annual arts and music festival. The district is on NW 16th Street, between Classen Boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue. Live music rings through the streets as people browse local art booths, check out the latest addition on the Plaza Walls mural gallery and dine on food truck cuisine. HISTORY & HERITAGE Oklahoma City’s history, spanning more than 125 years, is packed full of tragedy and triumph. There is no better way to understand your new hometown than by getting to know its past. FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM Opened in the fall of 2021 and designed to Smithsonian Institute standards, the First Americans Museum tells the stories, histories and cultures of Oklahoma's 39 federally recognized tribes through various galleries and artifacts. The museum is located near the south shoreline of the Oklahoma River, near the junction of interstates 40, 35, and 235. GAYLORD-PICKENS OKLAHOMA HERITAGE MUSEUM Through high-tech, interactive exhibits, meet the famous and everyday Oklahomans who have shaped the history of our state, country and world.
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