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    4.4 (229 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Kristen M.

    We are members of the Perot in Dallas so we got to visit this museum free as part of the passport program, yall this museum is SO cool! Everything is hands on and encourages play! Water stations, tons of STEM activities, curiocity was such a neat section, and so much more! The LOVES planetarium was an amazing experience, we got to see a "live" show where we had a staff member teaching us and showing us the stars and planets. Highly recommend! I really loved that this museum is meant for kids to play and engage, it wasnt a building of to things to look at but a whole place where they get to think and play and learn!

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    Kristen W.

    This is a HUGE science museum for kids that is very interactive and fun. My daughter had a blast running around and trying lots of activities. It does get very busy so I recommend coming early and leaving early. I love that they have sanitation wipes everywhere to use. We did not try any food so I can't comment on that. I would definitely come back here.

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    Dedra S.

    We took my son to the Science Museum for his birthday weekend. It is one of his favorite places to go but we are 2 hours away. There are so many areas to explore and the entire museum is interactive. Our family had a great time, my son did the Segway's and every thing else he could. We spent a few hours making sure we hit all the things. If your kiddo is into science, this is a must!!

    Summer P.

    My kids love going to the science museum! It's always so much fun and I love how interactive it is.

    Brittany T.

    We love this place! So much fun for the whole family. Always changing with new fun activities

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    Krista H.

    Great place for school field trips ! They are currently doing some remodeling! It looks like they are adding some more wild life viewing. The commentator for the space show was very entertaining.

    Terry B.

    Grandsons were visiting from Texas and they spent the afternoon at the Science Museum! Lots of interactive exhibits to challenge and have fun at the same! The Planetarium was very interesting and well worth waiting to see! I would definitely recommend that everyone give this museum a visit!

    Karen 2.

    the museum was underwhelming as a whole. some of the exhibits felt lazy especially the petroleum area, weather area and the area with the tracks to roll the balls down.

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    Amber W.

    I love this place, no matter what we do here! We've been numerous times with the kids, who have begged to go at all ages, even teen years, we try to go to all the SMO21+ nights, and we most recently went to a gala where the venue was top notch! I'll still call it the Omniplex but that's because I'VE been coming here that long!

    Bryan S.

    Doing tourist things while family was in town visiting. This was a must visit for people with kids period. This was on the list of to-do's as we had a family in town for the week. Great place to see all of the exhibts.. Not a bad time at all. We got to see play and do so MANY things all active and the girls loved the upstairs carpet play areas ...all of them. The bathrooms were clean and strategically placed...I was pleasantly surprised. The parking is close!...& I liked the exercise...our girls napped so hard after the visit. I am in firm belief that the overall planning and logistics of this place are professionally done & handled well! I will say the snack station is expensive. But hey when in Rome... Enjoy the fruits of the wages you earn. This venue is a must visit if in the area and you like hands on action. The girls had a blast and that is what matters most!! 10/10 times I will return.. for the price I paid... I could see myself doing this again with a longer stay in the area! Added plot twist... We bought a year membership ! Sidenote the people in guest service station were super awesome... All workers that interacted with our family had smiles on their faces and were so helpful. I feel for the price I paid...it was well worth it! We will return! *Questions reach out* Respectfully, Bryan & Family Oklahoma City

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    Teisha V.

    Came here with a group of specialty individuals. We spent about four hours, but we're moving slow so we didn't get to go upstairs and see the second half of the museum. Everybody had an amazing time from watching how to create a tornado to looking at moving dinosaurs, to plan with water activities and looking at the stars/galaxies. It was a good time. They also have a food court no, you can grab some lunch for about $15. There's also a small gift shop where you can buy gifts before you leave. It was definitely a good time. We came with a group of about 15 people and made tons of fun memories.

    Monique W.

    My family and I were visiting Oklahoma City. On our second to last day, we went to the Science Museum in OKC. We are from Vegas, and the Science Museum in Oklahoma City is by far the best science museum we have ever been to! There is nothing like the Science Museum at OKC in Las Vegas! We had arrived at 9:30 A.M., and stayed all day, until closing, at around 5:00 P.M. My daughter had the best time at the Science Museum! The Science Museum in Oklahoma City is known for its engaging and hands-on approach to science education. During our visit, they were remodeling their main theatre area, but in the other section of the museum, team members were making cotton candy for the holidays, making balloons, and had several arts stations set up for the holidays. The Science Museum was festive! Visitors of all ages can explore all the exhibits from physics, technology, astrology, biology, and so much more! There are two different levels to the science museum, and make sure you give yourself enough time if this is your first time visiting. I felt like we had to rush the second floor since we spent so much time in the first area. One of the highlights of the museum is the planetarium. It provides a variety of shows throughout the day. One of the shows that my family and I saw was the journey through the cosmos! We felt so immersed in the awe-inspiring show! What was nice was that the show was interactive. You could ask the team members to show different planets and moons. You'll not only explore our solar system, but some of the distant galaxies as well! Make sure to check the science museums show schedule online. Typically, there are shows and events every hour. There are a ton of exhibits The Science Floor Tinkering Garage Finity CurioCity Kickpatrick Planetarium smART Space Light Minded Destination Space KidSpace The Gardens Aviation Gallery Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame Gadget Trees Tiny Tracks Eye On the Sky Big Game Theory Oceanarium Power Play Energy Quest Mighty Mouth Elemental Worlds Follow the Monarchs Some of the areas my daughter spent the most of the time The Science Floor: There is a Segway station where you can ride a Segway. The Segway goes through a variety of different obstacles. She did this event a few times throughout the day. Big Game Theory We played a game of checkers and chess with an oversized light peg board. The games took approximately 45 minutes each. The Big Game Theory is located on the second floor. The checkers game is next to the gymnasium. She also played with the tumbling blocks and giant stacking. Eye on the Sky: We made a few different tornados. There is a trick to it, but a lot of fun! Gadget Trees: Two-story tree house with a massive spiral slide! We spent a lot of time running around in the indoor playground. There was also a self pully (6 pulleys & 28 feet of rope!) CurioCity: 20,000 square feet of endless activities. There are a variety of obstacle courses, a circus area where you can tightrope, self-power a merry-go-round, a fun-room, and a super cool indoor playground area. It had a lot of slides and tons of climbing inside. This was by far one of our favorite areas. She also spent a lot of time in the dinosaur area, excavating dinosaur bones! If you're local in OKC, and you haven't visited this place, you need to go! It was a blast! All of the exhibits are educational. My favorite was the Tiny Tracks. We actually go to walk through a Pullman Parlor Car. We got to see how people traveled in the 20th century! There is also a restaurant and café area inside the OKC Science Museum. Single-Day Admissions Adult (13-64)$20.95 Senior (65+) $15.95 Child (3-12) $15.95 The Single-Day admission was totally worth it, especially since we spent all day inside the museum. If you're local, you can also get a membership that allows unlimited admissions to the museum for a year and exclusive access to events. I would get a membership if I was local to OKC. My family and I had such an amazing time!

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    My son loves coming here. Always something new for him to learn and explore. Also love that there's ample parking outside.

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    Cool place for kids of all ages. Lots of things for kids to interact with. Can easily kill like 2 hours in there. My granddaughter loved it.

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    Very fun place for kids. Great for getting them interested in science too!! Definitely recommend

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    4.3(131 reviews)
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    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.

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    4.6(68 reviews)
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    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

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    4.6(17 reviews)
    4.7 miArts District

    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.

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    4.8(19 reviews)
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    Play with the light…read more Solid Light by Anthony McCall was such a fun experience. In a collaboration with the Tate Museum, the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center has a very unique display. McCall's immersive light sculptures invite you to interact with but not touch the light. So much fun to walk through sculptural beams made of mist and projected light. This sensory experience was truly amazing. It was also a fun challenge to try to capture the images. The 2-D images on film barely scratch the surface of what you will enjoy in the Contemporary Arts Center. Ask questions to learn more. It was so interesting to hear about the installation. The center is just two floors of art. The exhibits change regularly. Parking and entry to the museum are both free. Enjoy the Solid Light.

    Great space with unbelievable local art. The main exhibit when I visited was an array of masterful…read moreworks by local (or at least at one time based-in-Oklahoma) artists. I don't have enough adjectives for it! Lots of interactive pieces. The first floor was full of student art (from the adjacent studio I believe) and the third floor held a evocative exhibit, Jakian Parks: The Black Land. I wish I had had enough time to explore the grounds and the outside art. The best thing about OCAC is that it is free. (Please feel free to support this place and a $5 donation is encouraged.) I'm anxious to see what exhibits are on view the next time I'm in OKC.

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    45th Infantry Division Museum

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    4.9(50 reviews)
    1.1 miAdventure District

    Hadn't been here in a awhile so drove over to find they are temporarily closed until some time in…read more2026 I was able to step thru the gate a grab a few pics but didn't want to press my luck. They have an awesome outside display of military equipment like, tanks, planes, helicopters etc. they have the outside area well maintain. I can only assume they are doing something inside the museum. There is no cost to visit here but donations are welcome as is spending some time in the gift shop. Looking forward to it reopening.

    This is such an amazing museum! My family and I stumbled upon this through a recommendation when we…read morewere visiting the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum. The team member at the Firefighter's museum had mentioned that the 45th Infantry Division Museum was just down the road, and it is free! We decided to go check it out! I am so glad that we did! The museum has so much history, revolving around the 45th Infantry Division, also known as the Thunderbirds. My family and I learned a lot by going to the 45th Infantry Division Museum. The division had significant contributions during a variety of conflicts such as World War II and the Korean War. You'll be able to explore their comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that described the military journey. You will also see detailed information on training, battles, and sacrifices made by the soldiers of the 45th Infantry Division. Two of the most notable features is the Hall of Flags, where visitors can see the divisions distinctive flags and banners, as well as the outside area which has several tanks, helicopters, planes, and military vehicles. The Hall of Flags has symbols that represent the units and all the campaigns that the 45th Division was actively involved in. You will also see a variety of military equipment throughout all of the different conflicts, weaponry, and personal items. This is a phenomenal museum. We spent a few hours going through all the artifacts and reading the descriptions. Highly recommend visiting if you are local or visiting OKC.

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