City Arts Center
3000 General Pershing Blvd (Fairgrounds)
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-951-0000
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Free
City Arts Center is an arts education facility
with spaces that change exhibits every 4-6 weeks.
Coles Garden
1415 NE 63rd St
Oklahoma, City, OK 73111
405-478-1529
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
Floral and sculpture garden across from the
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Frontier City Theme Park
11501 N I-35 Service Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
405-478-2412
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional
information
Admission Charged
Stroll through an authentic 1880s western town
and enjoy rides, shows, games and attractions. Experience the famous Gunfight at
the OK Corral, and catch Frontier City's six live shows. Enjoy thrilling
coasters, the Renegade Rapids river raft ride, the perilous Tomahawk and
MindBender, and the Mystery River Log Flume. There is big fun for little
mavericks at Paul Bunyan's Tiny Timber Town. Also, there are outdoor concerts by
legendary artists as well as special events.
Governor's Mansion
820 NE 23rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-921
Hours: Tours conducted on Wed. from 1pm - 3pm
except holidays, March through November.
Admission Free
This stately mansion has been the official
residence of Oklahoma's Chief Executive since 1928. Designed by the same
architectural firm that was chosen to design the State Capitol Building, the
Governor's mansion reflects the same Dutch Colonial style.
Harn Homestead Museum
313 NE 16th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-235-4058
Hours: Tue. - Sat., 10am - 4pm
Admission Free
This historic homestead, claimed during the Great Land Run of 1889, is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
45th Infantry Division Museum
2145 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5313
Hours: Tue. - Fri. 9:00 am - 4:15 pm; Sat. 10:00
am - 5:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Admission Free
This famous museum depicts the military history
of Oklahoma from its early beginnings to the present. It includes a fascinating
display of memorabilia collected from Hitler's apartment when captured by the
45th Infantry Division. A collection of over 200 original "Willie and Joe"
cartoons are displayed in the Bill Mauldin Room. The museum contains displays of
WWII and Korean Era artillery, original uniforms, firearms, dioramas and an
outdoor military park with over 40 military vehicles, aircraft and artillery.
International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
120 N Robinson Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-235-5600
Hours: 10am-3pm Monday - Friday.
Admission Free
The Hall of Fame is located in downtown Oklahoma
City in the First National Center's concourse level. Oklahoma is home to Olympic
gymnasts Shannon Miller, Bart Connor and Nadia Comenici, and is now the home of
this fascinating hall of fame. Hundreds of photographs, Olympic medals,
memorabilia, videos, uniforms, etc., some dating back to the 1932 games, are
displayed.
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W Memorial Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
405-755-0676
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission: Free.
A 140-acre protected natural wildlife area is
home to dozens of indigenous mammals and 180 species of birds. Experience the
unspoiled beauty of native grasses, shrubs and trees as you stroll along the
21/2 miles of wood-chip foot trails. Special guided nature hikes and weekend
programs are available.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
100 Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-297-3995
Hours: 9am - 6pm Monday - Saturday; noon – 6pm
Sunday
Admission
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is a 17-acre oasis
in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, with beautifully landscaped rolling
hills surrounding a sunken lake. The centerpiece of the gardens is the
seven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring a fascinating
collection of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
1700 NE 63rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-478-2250
Hours: Year-round 9am - 5pm. Open seven days a
week except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Admission Charged
The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
preserves the rugged individualism and romantic spirit of the frontier. This
popular visitor attraction features a superlative collection of classic and
contemporary Western art, including works by Charles Russell, Frederic
Remington, and the famous 18-foot sculpture, The End of the Trail. Visitors of
all ages enjoy an adventure into the Old West at this national memorial to the
American cowboy.
National Softball Hall of Fame
2801 NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5266
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4:30pm, Sat. 10am -
4pm, Sun. 11am - 4pm; Closed weekends November - March
Admission Charged
The National Softball Hall of Fame displays the
colorful history of softball and its greatest players. Various facets of the
sport including fast, slow, and modified pitch, umpires, youth and championship
teams are featured, as well as those inducted into the Hall of Fame or Hall of
Honor. The museum is housed in the headquarters complex of the Amateur Softball
Association/USA Softball and the International Softball Federation. The ASA Hall
of Fame Stadium is regarded as the nation's number one softball venue, and hosts
national and world class competition throughout the season.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-236-3100
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm;
Thursdays until 9pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm.
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art in the Donald W.
Reynolds Visual Arts Center features numerous exhibition galleries, an education
center, a 250-seat theater, and a cafe, store and library/resource center.
Programs include world-class traveling exhibitions, comprehensive film programs
and a variety of family activities. The commissioned 55 ft. signature sculpture
by world renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly serves as a beacon for the museum
and downtown.
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial
Center Museum
620 N Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-235-3313
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday
1– 6pm.
Admission
The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers
those who lost their lives in the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah
Building on April 19, 1995.
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3344
Hours: May (Memorial Day) - September (Labor
Day) 9am - 6pm daily; exhibit buildings close at 8pm. September - May 9am - 5pm
daily; exhibit buildings close at dusk. Guests may always remain on grounds
until dusk. The Zoo is closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma City Zoo features a diverse and
fascinating animal and plant collection. The Zoo is home to over 1,500 of the
world's most exotic animals, including over 50 endangered or threatened species.
Enjoy dramatic views of the world's most exotic animals in naturalistic
settings like Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion OverloOK and The Noble Aquatic
Center.
Oklahoma Firefighters Museum
2716 NE 50th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3440
Hours: Seven days a week, 10am - 4:30pm
Admission Charged
This museum features extraordinary
turn-of-the-century fire engines that were once used in Oklahoma communities.
Oklahoma's first fire station is displayed along with specimens of firefighting
equipment.
Oklahoma Heritage Center
201 NW 14th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405-235-4458
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pm.
Admission Charged
The former residence of Judge Robert A Hefner’s
family is open to the public. Elegant 1917 mansion contains Louis XVI
furnishings, as well as collections of bells, canes, Meissen china, and fine art
and tapestries. The original third-floor ballroom now houses Oklahoma Hall of
Fame galleries, including portraits and biographies of famous Oklahomans. Also
on premises are a library, chapel and formal gardens.
Omniplex
2100 NE 52nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-602-OMNI
Hours: Winter (Day after Labor Day to day
before Memorial Day): Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; Saturday, 9am - 6pm; and
Sunday, 11am - 6pm; Summer (Memorial - Labor Day) Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm;
Saturday, 9am - 6pm; and Sunday, 11am - 6pm.
Admission Charged
Omniplex is an adventure in discovering new
worlds and galaxies, exploring the sciences and arts, reliving the past and
peering into the future. The complex houses several museums, a planetarium,
galleries, gardens and greenhouses. Several museums are located in the
Omniplex, including the Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum, Red Earth
Indian Center, and the International Photography Hall of Fame
and Museum, where you can experience fascinating exhibitions of some of the
world's most influential photographic artists. Separate admission is not
required. Also open is the state's first 70 mm IWERKS movie theater, the
OmniDome!
Oklahoma Opry
404 W. Commerce St
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
405-32-8322
Hours: Regular Saturday night performances at
8:00 p.m.
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma Opry is one of
the oldest country and gospel shows and has showcased performers such as Merle
Haggard and Reba MacEntire.
Overholser Mansion
405 NW 15th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday &
Sunday 2 - 4pm
Admission Charged
Overholser Mansion was the first mansion in
Oklahoma City, built by early-day entrepreneur Henry Overholser. It is of late
19th century architecture with original furnishings and hand-painted,
canvas-covered walls.
Remington Park Race Track
1 Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-24-1000
Hours: Quarter Horse Racing begins in early
April. Post Times are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 6:30pm, Sundays &
Mondays: 2:30pm CST. Thoroughbred Racing is Seasonal.
Admission Charged
State of the art racetrack, featuring world-class
racing, restaurants and an arcade for kids.
State Capitol
2401 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-3356
Hours: Open daily 8am - 4:30pm. Hourly tours.
Admission Free
A tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol is a must
for any history buff. It is the only capitol with a working oil well on its
grounds.
State Fair Park
500 Land Rush Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-948-6700
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
The Oklahoma State Fair Park is one of the
largest state fair park facilities in the country. Events held there include
auto racing, rodeos, concerts, national horse shows and the annual State Fair of
Oklahoma. There's always something happening at the State Fair Park!
State Museum of History
2100 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-2491
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8am - 5pm.
Admission Free
Just across the street from the State Capitol,
the State Museum of History presents a comprehensive historical overview of
Oklahoma, from prehistoric times to oil field wildcatters and the space program.
Interpretive exhibits, artifacts, original art, and special weekend programs
provide an entertaining and informative experience. Unique exhibits include an
original bison hide teepee, a Civil War cannon and wagon used in two land runs,
Native American murals, historic quilts and much more.
Stockyards City
189 W Sheridan
Oklahoma City OK 73102
405-297-8912
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Oklahoma City's Stockyards is one of the largest
stocker/feeder cattle market in the world. Here you can see Oklahoma cowboys
working the livestock. Cowtown offers a variety of shops from old time general
stores and tack shops to western duds, jewelry and a 24-hour beef restaurant.
Visitors can also attend livestock auctions held Monday through Tuesday.
Water Taxi of Oklahoma
115 E California Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-234-TAXI (8294)
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional
information
Admission Charged
The water taxi is one of the state's most unique
attractions on the Bricktown Canal. Water Taxi runs a continual service like a
bus and visitors can board a Water Taxi every 10-15 minutes in either direction.
All Water Taxi Ambassadors narrate points of interest along the way.
White Water Bay
3908 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-943-9687
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional
information.
Admission Charged
There are over 30 water rides, slides, pools and
activities at White Water Bay. Try Cannonball Falls, a slide that fires you into
the water after a six-foot drop. Brave the waves in the Wave Pool or challenge
the seven story Bermuda Triangle's three water slides. There's a four-person Big
Kahuna raft ride, and a 65-foot freefall Acapulco Cliff Dive. For a more
relaxing ride, float down the lazy Castaway Creek. For the children, there's a
Kids Kove soft-play area (with room for the parents, too.)
World of Wings Pigeon Center
2300 NE 63rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-478-5155
Hours: Tours on weekday afternoons, weekends by
appointment.
Admission Free, donations accepted
A visit to Oklahoma City isn’t complete without a
stop at the World of Wings Pigeon Center. This unique and beautiful place was
built with the dream of honoring this bird for its contribution to religion and
service in communication in peace and war. Take a tour of the museum and
library, and see the birds while strolling the grounds.
World Organization of China Painters Museum
2641 NW 10th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-521-1234
Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm.
Admission Free
This unique museum is the headquarters for the
World Organization of China Painters. The center contains an outstanding
collection of hand-painted china from around the world, along with a research
library and classrooms for china painting instruction.
Nearby:
Express Ranches Clydesdale Center
12701 W. Wilshire Blvd
Yukon, OK 73099
Located 15 miles west of Oklahoma City
405-350-6404
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm
Admission Free
The Express Ranch is home to 14 beautiful
Clydesdale horses, living in style in a renovated 1936 barn. Clydesdales weigh
in at over 2,000 lbs, twice what a regular horse would weigh. The teams are used
to promote a number of events, including the Children's Miracle Network of
Oklahoma.
Also, one can view historical exhibits in a large loft area.