Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum The Memorial and Museum stand as symbols of strength in the wake of unspeakable violence.
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One of the state’s most notable destinations, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum stands as a celebrated example of a living monument to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by the April 19, 1995, bombing. The Memorial and Museum is dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiri

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Juneteenth reminds us why remembrance matters. Today, join us in honoring a moment that continues to call our nation to ...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth reminds us why remembrance matters. Today, join us in honoring a moment that continues to call our nation to reflect, learn and listen.

Looking back can help us think forward. We encourage you to spend time today engaging in about freedom, justice and resilience. Understanding one another more fully will only push us toward a better future together!

If you’d like a space to reflect, the Memorial Museum is OPEN today until 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm.

As we approach Father's Day weekend, we're remembering a moment from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 championship seaso...
06/18/2026

As we approach Father's Day weekend, we're remembering a moment from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 championship season that touched so many people.

Before Game 7 of the Finals, Family Member Sara Sweet placed a Thunder shirt over the Chair honoring her father, W. Stephen Williams — one of the 168 people who were killed in the Oklahoma City bombing.

Sara said the tribute was her way of making sure her dad could be part of a moment she knew he would have loved. She also left a handwritten note thanking him for teaching her how to be a loyal fan, someone who shows up win or lose.

As families celebrate this weekend, we invite you to spend time together at the Memorial Museum. Dads receive FREE admission on Father's Day with the purchase of a regular admission ticket.

06/18/2026

Today we celebrated the successful completion of our Foreword Campaign and the start of Civic Season at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum with a special lunch to thank our donors and guests. The group heard a thoughtful with Pulitzer Prizes winning author Jon Meacham and President and CEO Kari Watkins on history, democracy and civic engagement as we look ahead to the nation’s 250th anniversary and the work of shaping our future together.

Chapter 4 of the Memorial Museum captures the confusion and uncertainty that followed the bombing as people across Oklah...
06/16/2026

Chapter 4 of the Memorial Museum captures the confusion and uncertainty that followed the bombing as people across Oklahoma City worked to understand what happened.

Visitors can hear some of the first 911 calls, see personal artifacts and learn directly from Survivors through personal stories, videos and interactive exhibits.

Discover these stories and more during your next visit. Plan your trip at MemorialMuseum.com.

Reminder: conversation is civic action! Throughout June, July and August, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum i...
06/15/2026

Reminder: conversation is civic action!

Throughout June, July and August, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is hosting the American Conversation Project — a national conversation documenting the sentiment and hope of Americans at the 250-year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

These events can take place ANYWHERE, including at the Memorial Museum. Our team will come to your workplace, neighborhood meeting... anywhere you'd like to get the conversation started. Topic samples are included in this post, but we have so much more we can talk about.

If you're interested in participating in a small group conversation, fill out the form on our website and we'll contact you to schedule a time: https://bit.ly/43gsYSs

There's a LOT happening at the Memorial Museum this summer.Throughout the season, we'll be offering special programs and...
06/15/2026

There's a LOT happening at the Memorial Museum this summer.

Throughout the season, we'll be offering special programs and events that invite visitors to explore history, engage in , discover stories from the Archives and experience hands-on learning opportunities.

Take a look at our summer schedule and find an event that's right for you: https://bit.ly/4uWpxwq

06/15/2026

Route 66 is connected to more of the Memorial Museum's story than you might expect.

Our Archives team recently pulled a few artifacts that highlight the connections between the Mother Road, visitors from across the country and the people who traveled to OKC to help in the aftermath of the bombing.

As Oklahoma celebrates 100 years of Route 66, these artifacts offer a unique look at how people from across America have connected with this Sacred Ground over the years.

Stories like these can be found throughout the Memorial Museum, located just blocks away from Route 66. We are open daily from 9am-5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. Plan your visit at MemorialMuseum.com.

The “Shared Experience” between Oklahoma City and New York City is more than three decades old. As we celebrated the Okl...
06/14/2026

The “Shared Experience” between Oklahoma City and New York City is more than three decades old. As we celebrated the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship during the 30th Anniversary year of the April 19, 1995, bombing, today we honor our friends, the New York Knicks on their championship during the 25th Anniversary year of the September 11 attacks.

Over the years, we have worked together on many projects. New York Task Force 1 stood with us in our darkest hour in 1995, and we stood with them at Ground Zero in 2001. In 2020, during the 25th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, the OKC National Memorial & Museum and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum joined forces at Madison Square Garden to discuss memory and education on center court as we exchanged jerseys. Beginning tomorrow, we will display that jersey in our Archives Exhibit.

This Knicks T-shirt was left on the Fence by the team during one of their visits to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder. It has been on display in the Museum as a symbol of the enduring connection between our two cities.

Today we celebrate the resilience of two cities torn apart by terrorism and how sports and honoring the memory of those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever will always unite our cities.

Two back to back Champions…Hope Wins!

On this Flag Day, we remember the American flag that flew on the south side of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on ...
06/14/2026

On this Flag Day, we remember the American flag that flew on the south side of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995.

The flag withstood the bombing and was lowered to half-staff during the rescue and recovery efforts. Afterward, the General Services Administration donated it to the Memorial Archives, and it was displayed in the Museum for many years.

We were honored to be joined by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation this morning for a wreath-laying ceremony beneath the Su...
06/12/2026

We were honored to be joined by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation this morning for a wreath-laying ceremony beneath the Survivor Tree, a symbol of hope and reliance for our city.

As part of the Steel Across America Tour, Tunnel to Towers is carrying a beam from the World Trade Center across the country to ensure the lessons of September 11, 2001 lives on for future generations.

New York City stood with Oklahoma City in the aftermath of April 19, 1995, and in the wake of 9/11, we had the opportunity to stand with them. Our cities have a shared experience and a bond forged through tragedy and perseverance.

Today, we remembered those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever by both tragedies. We thanked the courageous first responders who answered the call on both April 19, 1995, and September 11, 2001, and reaffirmed our commitment to never forget.

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620 N. Harvey Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
73102

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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