Our family absolutely loves Factory Obscura! It's such a fun and creative place in a great…read morelocation. Every room is beautifully done, with so many thoughtful details and great spots for pictures. The scavenger hunt is one of our favorite parts. We've visited multiple times and had a different one each time, which keeps it exciting. My kids especially love earning their stickers. The gift shop is full of unique and local items, and the staff is always friendly and enjoyable to chat with. We can't wait to go back!

A friend came to town and I was panicking about what to do with him. Oklahoma is not exactly well…read moreknown for cities full of excitement. I had heard about Factory Obscura for a few years and knew that Flaming Lips and some local artists were involved. It's an immersive art experience much like Meow Wolf on a smaller scale and I have to say it was very well done. You don't need a reservation (at least not in mid January) and the staff was great about offering suggestions for places to dine or things to do after the museum. I highly recommend you pay a dollar for the 3D glasses. This is fun for both adults and kids.

don't think I had ever really heard about the Oklahoma City bombing when it happened. I was…read moreprobably still in elementary school at the time. It wasn't until October, when I passed through OKC with German and a friend mentioned the memorial, that I looked it up. This time, passing through again and not in a rush, I decided to visit the memorial on a Sunday. I couldn't find the parking garage mentioned on the website, so I parked across the street in the post office lot since it was Sunday (I don't think this would be okay on weekdays). When I asked a staff member about parking, she said that was fine. The memorial grounds themselves are beautiful and open to the public 24/7 for free. You can walk around the Gate of Time and the Field of Empty Chairs, which was especially moving, though the atmosphere felt quite heavy and chilling. it was decorated with the Christmas wreath, but there's definitely nothing about holidays cheer can be felt here Please note that bags larger than 14 inches are not allowed inside the museum. Museum admission is $18, and you're supposed to get free parking at a nearby garage, though directions weren't very clear. The museum starts on the second floor and tells the story of the 168 people who died in the 1995 bombing. What struck me most was how it emphasized that it was just an ordinary morning--people checking in to work before 9 a.m., unaware of what was about to happen. The museum was a bit crowded when I visited, likely because it was Sunday, and some visitors brought young kids who were running around, which felt a little distracting given the nature of the space. I don't think many people still actively think about this event, but if you ever find yourself in Oklahoma City, I do think it's worth visiting. It's a powerful and sobering experience.

Whether you were alive or not in 1995, everyone should visit the memorial and museum. The impact it…read moremade on me was sobering and while it was difficult at times, it is important to remember, to honor, to pay our respect to the victims. The memorial is beautiful, the museum is incredibly well done and surrounding grounds are well maintained. I cannot encourage you enough to visit!

Great way to spend the afternoon. They have something for all ages (toddlers, teens, adults). We…read morespent a couple hours but I think some families could easily make a day if the covered the entire Musuem or even had lunch. Don't forget to use your ASTC passport reciprocal memberships and save that coin!

5 in the party, 2 seniors, 2 adults and one four almost 5 yo. We all had a marvelous time. Highly…read morerecommended for the whole family The planetarium was slow, very geared for the young, borderline boring for all but we made it through without jumping ship Surprisingly the care was excellent but overpriced. At least the parking is free Don't pass the gift shop. Highlight!

We attended the 1940's Songs & Stripes 2025 program on July 3, 2025, with orchestra Talk of the…read moreTown and five extremely talented actor/singers. It was very well done by television, film, and theater experts and included facts the people of Edmond experienced in WWII. It was like a Bob Hope USO Tour. Looking forward to next year's program. And there was and continues to be an exhibit (maybe till September) on the Vietnam War. 50 years have passed. It was nice for the vets to be recognized. Our dads served in WWII and husband in the Vietnam War. Programs like this remind us that our freedoms and constitution didn't come free nor do we continue to have our rights without sacrifices. With so many threats to our Democracy today, it is up to each of us to live up to the ideals of the Constitution and due process of law.

Although the museum is free, there is not of content to read and learn about. It is obvious that…read morethere is not a lot of funding for this museum. It has lots of potential though!

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is amazing Museum to visit. The deep dive into Cowboy…read moreand Western life is very educational. They have the new The Cowboy An Immersive Journey film, narrated by Tom Selleck, going on right now. Highly recommended!!!

I'm volunteering for an Oklahoma Beautiful fundraiser. The evening is cowboy themed and all came…read morewith boots and hats in tow. The venue is the same as when I was a little girl. It's a beautiful space and can host/ accommodate a great crowd. I'm thankful to support this organization and the opportunity to volunteer!

What an absolutely wonderful experience! This is a must if you are in Oklahoma City!! from the…read moreoutset, the building is a marvel of modern glass and traditional stone façade. Once you're inside, take the time to go through each exhibit and immerse yourself in the history of our native peoples. This museum is so well curated and a true testament to the resilience of native Americans. I spent a good 2 1/2 hours here, but I easily could've spent the whole day! Don't forget to check out the amazing gift shop! There is parking on site that is plentiful. You can also opt for a tour with the museum guides that run frequently. a great place for the whole family.

I asked an acquaintance that had been here how long it took to fully experience this beautiful…read moremuseum. He said, It depends on whether you're one of those people that read everything or a person that can just read selectively and move along. Of course, that's true of any museum. But hearing it made me think a minute about my motivation. What did I want to get out of my visit? Since I knew I was going to read everything, and it was going to take me hours, I decided to split the museum in half. Easy to do because there are two floors. This visit I'd explore the ground floor. Next visit, upstairs. And that turned out to be an excellent plan. It allowed me the luxury of a leisurely pace and gave me a chance to appreciate not only the exhibits, but the building itself. It's a beautiful building. I like how it looks from a distance, it's an unmistakable point on the horizon as you cruise by on the freeway. And up close it's even more appealing. It's worth taking some time outside before you go in to appreciate the setting and structure. The exhibits inside are outstanding. I particularly loved the Mis/Representation exhibit that highlighted the way images of First Americans have been used in American culture (advertising, movies, etc). Another feature I loved was the presentation of the work of Contemporary First American artists. I'm passionate about textiles and fiber art, and I'm not gonna lie, the beautiful pieces on display here made my tail wag. There was also a really interesting exhibit on Warrior Culture. A fantastic, in depth, examination of what it meant to be a warrior. I just took photos because the exhibit was particularly text rich and too much to digest on the spot. Also, along the way there was a cool exhibit that featured Peace Medals. I had only read of them, it was good to finally see one. My favorite aspect of the First American Museum was the Timeline. This was important to me because I don't know jack about First American History. And this is actually history every American should know. And one of the first important historical facts you are presented with is: This Has Always Been Indian Country. Before colonizers arrived, this was the land of the Apache, Caddo, Tonkawa, and Wichita. The museum honors those as well as all other indigenous peoples that have historical ties to the region, including the Comanche, Kiowa, Osage and Quapaw. Further, it acknowledges that the land the museum was built on was originally assigned to the Muscogee (Creek) and Seminoles. The welcoming exhibit makes an important point. It explains that there are 39 distinct tribal nations in Oklahoma, with individual cultures. Many forceably relocated from ancestral lands all across the United States. And you should know, they're not there by choice. That's heavy. That's something to think about. And that's what 5 Star Museums do. They make you think. Mikey C says: see you next time I'm in town, FAM

I really love visiting gardens, so I saw several on a long weekend trip to Oklahoma City…read more The Crystal Bridge Conservatory is located in Myriad Botanical Gardens. This is such a unique space that "floats" over a water feature in the garden. Nice to explore the three level conservatory with a diverse collection of tropical plants, art installations, a reflecting pool, and a two-level waterfall. It is a very interactive space. The "Cloud Portal" sculpture designed by Scott Murase divides the north and south ends of the conservatory. You can walk through the installation which frames views of the waterfall at one end and the reflecting pool at other side. Explore the tropical paradise. Climb to the second and third levels to get a birds-eye view of the cascading waterfalls from the lookout. Check out the bromeliads, orchids, and aloe plants. Love the Crown of Thorns, Peacock Flowers, Desert Roses and Blue Agave. The Chenille Plants looked so soft. The Spiral Ginger plants almost look like pineapples. Take a walk on the Sensory Skywalk for a different view. Stop to smell the different plants along the way. I used my Graycliff Martins Level Museum pass for reciprocal admission. Parking is just $2 per hour with a two-hour maximum via the meters or the parking app. A highlight of my trip to Oklahoma City.

The Crystal Bridge has been a mainstay in downtown OKC for as long as can remember. It is set up as…read morea conservatory and has plants from many different climates. The inside is segmented into the different areas with plants tht are native to those areas. It has 2 levels and the second level puts you up in the canopy and you have a great view. Everything is pretty much handicap accessible with elevators and ramps. It does get very warm and humid inside especially in the summer months so be prepared for tht. Great stop and priced pretty decent.

I had such an incredible time visiting the Oklahoma Frontier Drug Store Museum in Guthrie when I…read morewas visiting my sister in Oklahoma. I was a pharmacy technician for 20 years and I'm now a Registered Nurse. My husband is a surgical tech. We absolutely loved checking out all of the old pharmacy stuff and the old surgical instruments. We could have spent the whole day exploring this museum! The place is run by volunteers and there is a donation box at the entrance. We were more than happy to make a donation and we absolutely loved walking around the store listening to the incredible volunteer who shared great stories and little bits of history. I'm sorry I don't remember her name as I so enjoyed her. My husband and I would love to volunteer there too, if we lived in Oklahoma! I highly highly recommend that you check this place out even if you are just remotely interested in history or medical things.

This museum brings the 1889 Land Run era to life through an impeccably preserved 19th-century…read morepharmacy. The 1923 soda fountain, brass scales, vintage tonics, and apothecary garden out back showcase frontier medicine and daily life with authentic detail. Housed in the original Gaffney Building. Perfect for history buffs and families exploring Guthrie's Victorian district.

We visited the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in downtown Oklahoma City to see the amazing Chihuly…read moreCollection and catch the Paul Reed exhibit before it left. It had been a while since our last visit, and I won't wait so long next time. The museum has remodeled since we were last there and everything feels fresh and updated. The Chihuly exhibit is even better than before, the layout really shows off the glass beautifully. We also enjoyed the Paul Reed exhibit and stopped by the gift shop on the way out, which had lots of great gift ideas. The little patisserie inside was busy and looked like it had a nice selection of coffee, tea, and cocktails. And a great tip: they offer free entry on the second Sunday of every month, which makes it an even better time to visit.

Five stars, just for a magnificent Chihuly exhibit!…read more The Chihuly Exhibit comprises the entirety of the first floor of the museum and it is captivating. Others have shared enough photos that I need not add any additional pictures, but Chihuly makes it easy to understand glassworks as artworks. Simply magical. The second floor of the museum includes a small but engaging selection of European and American art. There are not a lot of immediately recognizable names but what there is, is high quality. It is also interesting to see how a younger museum builds its collection, when the great masters were gobbled up by older institutions. I was happy to see Copley and O'Keefe, among others. The third floor housed a special exhibit of a more contemporary artist. Modern Art is not so much my thing, but the artist did spawn a lot of debate between my son and me over the nature of art, so it had its effect.

If I lived within an hour or so of the Skeletons Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City, OK, I would…read moreeasily become a member. My daughters and I visited here on July 25, 2025. Adult admission was $14 while child tickets were $12 each. It was nothing short of amazing. There were at that time over 450 real animal (including homo sapiens) bones donated from nature preserves, gardens, aquariums, and rehabilitation centers (per the brochure) I was given. We drove in a bit later than I anticipated, so we spent only about an hour here, but we could have easily spent hours reading all the facts and immersing ourselves into an extremely wide variety of skeletons. Afterwards we stopped by the gift shop where the friendly staff waited for us and others to finalize our choices. I got this super cute "Indiana Bones Temple of Tuna" sticker ($3.99) for my laptop. That design was on other items too. This is the only museum in the US dedicated solely to skeletons. And it just keeps growing. Huge fan!

To answer the question you're probably asking -- YES it is worth going out of your way to see this!…read more Aside from being a quirky and unique attraction, it's a surprisingly engaging experience. Think: a trip to the zoo, but with a twist. Both adults and children will have plenty to explore, and even the gift shop is a solid experience. Highly recommended.