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    Oklahoma Aquarium

    4.1 (208 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jelly fish
    Allen M.

    Great location with a nice parking Lot. The inside is super cool with lots to explore and learn, get the pass because you will need to go a dozen times atleast to fully see all that is happening in this building.

    Yokona B.

    Aquariums are a must see attraction for me on any trip. This aquarium was large enough to see exotic and local fish. The fish were huge! The experience was larger, don't run off too fast and miss the large sea turtle and octopus. Fun for the whole family and the gift shop wasn't bad either. They offer military discount so that was a plus for the pricing. There's enough room for the large crowds to maneuver through each space.

    Home
    Stacy T.

    I enjoyed the aquarium walked around and had fun We also got to put our hands on some.

    I think this is a leather back turtle, but don't quote me on it.
    Mike P.

    Tulsa has an awesome aquarium, you'd never know it is far from any ocean. When you first enter, you come face to face with beautiful and graceful jelly fish. What a great start! The shark exhibit is not to be missed as you can walk among the sharks through a clear tunnel. There are several exhibits for freshwater Oklahoma fish species and they are amazing. Plenty of space around the exhibits so you never feel crowded. Lots of free parking out front. The food court is a bit disappointing, mostly featuring foods that kids like but not necessarily healthy for them. Great place for a party group.

    Virtual reality shark dive
    Kim M.

    Spent a couple hours here and loved it! We were able to touch stingrays and jellyfish. You could feed the turtles but we just watched kids have their fun. There is a carousel ride immediately upon entering the aquarium and it was very cute for kids. Our favorite was watching a beaver eat his grapes. They also have a virtual reality ride where you dive with sharks in the Bahamas : $10.00 for 7 minutes - very cool experience. There is also a little cafe for refreshments and the restroom was very clean. Nice afternoon walking around in the cool AC, and fun for adults and children.

    They had so many amazing species of sea creatures and lasty they had a shark tunnel that you can walk through.
    Kyler S.

    They had so many amazing species of sea creatures and lasty they had a shark tunnel that you can walk through so amazing experience overall 5 stars.

    Would be 5 stars but EXPENSIVE. Overall the staff are very friendly and the facility is nice and clean. We love to visit every year or two to see the aquarium... it takes about and hour and a half to slowly walk through once if you take your time. That being said the price to get in is a little steep especially for the kids and then as soon as you walk through doors is this beautiful merry go round that charges for rides (the kids love it) when you've just paid almost $20 per kid to get them in the doors. No food or drinks allowed from outside and their vending machines wan $3.00 for a drink. Then the gift shop is OUTRAGEOUSLY priced. I mean come on guys, yeah parents will pay it for their kids but could afford to visit more if the prices weren't this crazy. Again love this place and the staff are great but they need to calm down on the prices.

    Sara L.

    Daughter and I enjoyed the aquarium while on a trip to Catoosa. We came on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm and it wasn't too crowded. In case you don't read much further - you can enjoy this whole aquarium in 1.5-2 hours at a leisurely pace. This is a large one floor aquarium with one main hallway and then rooms into each of the attractions. Lots of room to walk and hang around. The attractions were well kept and clean. The animals were all awake and pretty frisky the day we went. I enjoyed the interactive activities like petting a star fish and watching the beavers and otters play. Some of the tanks had cool backgrounds that looked like divers or a ship area with shrimp in it. Our favorite part was the OK native area. The otters really put on a show chasing each other around, sliding on their slide and having a ton of fun. It was the cutest thing ever! The beaver also had a lot of fun while we were there swimming and watching the humans. The shark tunnel was pretty cool as well, but honestly there were quite a few screaming children in there and that ruined the experience for me. Also I felt bad for the sharks... there are multiple signs saying "please be quiet, the sharks are sensitive to sound" and parent were letting children run around, scream - yes literally screaming- and bang on the shark tanks. Disappointing. In other aquariums I've been with shark tunnels they typically have an employee that minds the tunnel and I think that prevents some of this type of behavior. The pricing here is VERY reasonable. One of the cheaper aquariums I've been in for the amount of attractions. Definitely add this on your list as a place to visit in Tulsa.

    Josh K.

    Had a great time here. Not too pricey to get in and lots to look at. The giant sea turtle was fantastic. It just chilled there letting everyone take pictures with it! Lots of petting areas and areas where you could feed certain critters. The highlight for me is the shark area, where there's an underwater tunnel you can go through and watch the sharks swim around you. I love the decorations around here too. Very stylized.

    Turtles !
    Kym B.

    LOVED this aquarium !!! I'm so impressed with it !! Coming from California I honestly didn't know what to expect from an aquarium in Oklahoma because it's technically so far from the ocean. I was wrong. They had such a great selection ! They also have a raccoon, beavers ( first time seeing a beaver in person ), otters an alligator ! It was really great. Jellyfish are my favorite and they had a good amount of those too. The Waterdog a were so cute. First time in real life seeing those as well ! So glad I went. I think the highlight was being able to touch the baby sharks. That was a first me !! Great aquarium !! I'll be getting a membership soon.

    Jennifer W.

    We haven't been to the aquarium since our kids were little. Figured it's been about 15ish years or so and they've really added a lot since we've been! Pleasantly surprised, we bought a membership so we'll definitely be back soon. I think the beaver enclosure was one of my favs and my husband loved the shark tunnel.

    Kristi S.

    I wish this wasn't so pricey because I have an a family of six to take in. It's ridiculous lol but it's really a great aquarium! It's very widely spaced so there's plenty of room to walk through and you don't feel like you're being crowded out. Tons and tons of great exhibits! We loved watching the seahorses and the sharks, but our favorite was the logger head turtle! He was so interactive and kept coming in close for great pictures. I would highly recommend a trip if you've never been! Or, maybe a return trip if you have been!

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    The aquarium was nice but I feel a little too pricey for the size of the aquarium. Glad we went but wouldn't go again

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    High marks. Amazing for a landlocked state. Shark tunnels are awesome. The sea turtle is very personable.

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    Ask the Community - Oklahoma Aquarium

    Are there name key chains in the gift shop? the zoo in tulsa didn't have any and i'd love to find some!

    Yes

    How many animals does it have? Also, how many species does it have?

    I'm not sure. We just felt it was better than the one in Monterey, CA. especially for kids. We spent about 2 1/2 hrs there with our adult some and his wife.

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    Review Highlights - Oklahoma Aquarium

    “The shark tunnel is really cool I just wish they would add things to the bottom to add more to it.”

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    Discovery Lab

    Discovery Lab

    4.7(25 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    What an awesome area down by the United Airlines gates!…read more This is a discovery area perfect for little explorers. They offer several interactive displays and interactive exhibits including a climbing gym! It's clean and fun for kids!!! It's also educational as well as entertaining!

    Our 2.5 y/o loved this place! It was amazing compared to what we have where we're from (LA). In our…read morearea, the only children's museum (located in Pasadena, CA) is double the price of this place, way run down compared to this place, and not nearly as clean as this place. We went here a few weeks ago during our holiday visit to my sister's place. This place is enormous and you could literally spend hours here without your kids getting bored regardless of what they're into. My kid's fav was probably the ball area and the echoing room. I went in the tape slide thing with him to start and have a few warnings about that thing lol. The only way not to slide backwards walking up the enormous incline the tubes are on is to go barefoot and ... gross lol. If you have a little one like me, esp one who is overly cautious on this sort of stuff and won't do it alone, be aware that you'll both get run over in that thing by kids on their own running around. My son could barely get inside without getting knocked over. The slide itself is really steep and goes super fast, so I wouldn't have wanted him to go down it alone. Needless to say, we only climbed around in that tape thing once lol. The place is crazy clean for being a giant play structure. The bathrooms were clean, too. The temp outside that day was cold AF, and they kept in comfy inside so you weren't sweating to death in winter clothing running around. I don't know what I thought was the coolest as an adult because truly, this place has so much to offer. Probably the echo room was the most neat to me because it was super interactive AND required little parent participation haha. My mom is in a wheelchair and she was able to get around in there just fine and was able to be safe off to the side, but still get to see everything perfectly well, so I appreciated that aspect a lot.

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    The Museum Broken Arrow - Revolutionary War display with American Flag

    The Museum Broken Arrow

    4.7(3 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    The Military Museum is a place.. This is an experience and a half. Me and a group with the Tulsa…read moreSpirit Tours received some extraordinary range of stories and history here. Mind you, the Tulsa Spirit Tours' is a separate ordeal. Factor them in on FB for the "Thorns and Roses" tour. Absolutely worth it!! Book a tour with them anyway. I do follow them. A lot of amazing things from their end. Along with this very museum, there is a lot. It'll take maybe half a day or more than a field trip. There are many relics, articles, and artifacts to look at. I'm a US ARMY veteran, so this is a legitimate source of history for those who are invested in the past days of our US ARMED FORCES. The guides are full of knowledge and are willing to provide answers to your inquiries. I must warn you, you gotta add to the swear jar. So watch your P's and Q's. Have a great time. Ask if pics and videos are allowed upon your visit.

    The Broken Arrow Museum is a wonderful museum that was built to honor the brave men & woman who…read moreproudly served their country & it's a place of preservation to our American history. All branches of the military are represented - Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, Special Forces, etc. And there's special areas of dedication to Oklahomans who served!!! I can only imagine how proud their family and friends must be! The museum is located on the Main Street in Broken Arrow and adorned with flags in front. The inside is very well kept and has several rooms and hallways filled with wartime memorabilia. It's a must-see for residents and travelers of all ages. There's so much history in one place, not to mention, the staff enjoys interacting with visitors and sharing great stories. Visit this nostalgic sight and take a walk back in time! You'll want to return with others and share your experience!

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    Oklahoman WWII POW Howard Blagg

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    Vintage Sewing Center and Museum - Sample of a few machines

    Vintage Sewing Center and Museum

    5.0(12 reviews)
    4.5 mi•South Tulsa

    This was a rare find! Very interesting with lots of stuff to look at. The gentleman who runs the…read moreplace is very knowledgeable about the history on sewing machines and gives a great talk! I would recommend checking it out and you do not have to be a 'sewer' to enjoy it. The owner has a program where school kids come in and he trains them to make different things. He showed us some of the stuff that the kids had made & it was amazing to see.

    WK is the heart and soul of sewing machine history and his passion runs deep as the caretaker of…read morethese beautiful machines. The elegance and form of sewing machines of yesteryear are a far cry from the design of products made in recent history. It seems the art in design has been cast away and maximizing profit by making things requiring frequent replacement is the norm these days. But enter the Vintage Sewing Center and meet the person that can still make these old machines run like new. WK is that rare story teller that captures your interest and holds it for hours telling the history of countless machines on display at this magical collection. While we were there another couple came in and showed WK photos of a machine their mother had. WK told this couple all sorts of things about the machine, just from looking at the serial number. Needless to say they were very moved by what they heard and we were impressed just eavesdropping on the story. This is an unexpected gem in Tulsa and well worth the visit. It's a great place to have sewing parties for children, and learn about all kinds of sewing. No charge for admission but well worth dropping in a generous donation.

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    Vintage Sewing Center and Museum - WK explaining the history of their mother's sewing machine from photos they brought to show him

    WK explaining the history of their mother's sewing machine from photos they brought to show him

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    Vintage Sewing Center and Museum - Sign of one of the most interesting places in Tulsa. No other place like it!

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    Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum

    Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum

    4.8(6 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    One thing I've learned while traveling Route 66 is that every stop has a story. The Heart of Route…read more66 Auto Museum in Stroud definitely delivered. I'll admit it--I don't consider myself a huge car enthusiast. I couldn't tell you every make, model, or engine size, but I certainly know a beautiful automobile when I see one. This museum is filled with them. My favorite was the gorgeous 1957 Chevy Bel Air, while the award-winning Chip Foose custom 1965 Impala absolutely stopped me in my tracks. What really surprised me were all the nostalgic touches beyond the cars. The vintage Seeburg jukebox, original drive-in movie speaker, old Route 66 signs, and classic memorabilia brought back memories of a different era. It felt like stepping back in time. The funniest part of our visit had nothing to do with cars. While I wandered through the museum reading displays and taking photos, my wife did what she does best--started chatting with another visitor. I eventually caught up to find the two of them laughing like old friends. A few minutes later we were shaking hands, exchanging phone numbers, and talking about meeting for dinner sometime since they have family near Edmond. That's Route 66 in a nutshell--you never know who you'll meet. Even if you're not a die-hard car person, I'd recommend stopping here. The museum is beautifully displayed, easy to walk through, and offers a wonderful mix of classic cars, nostalgia, and Americana. It turned out to be one of those unexpected highlights that made our Route 66 adventure even more memorable. Tip: Take your time and read the information cards next to the cars. They add a lot to the experience, especially if you're like me and appreciate the stories as much as the automobiles. (I hate that I can't organize my photos )

    Cool trip into the days of artistic car design. Got to see well maintained cars and memorabilia…read morefrom days past. Big Chip Foose fan and was amazed to see two cars he worked on. Loved the show rooms

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    Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum - Car Museums

    Car Museums

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