Review of the Oklahoma City National Memorial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 Stars) Visiting the Oklahoma City National Memorial was an incredibly moving and humbling experience. The site is beautifully designed, with powerful symbolism throughout—especially the Field of Empty Chairs, which honors each life lost in the 1995 bombing. The atmosphere is respectful and reflective, and it’s clear that a lot of care went into creating a space for both remembrance and healing. One of the highlights of our visit was speaking with a National Park Ranger on site. His deep knowledge and thoughtful storytelling added a whole new layer of meaning to our experience. The insight he shared about the significance of each part of the memorial helped us connect more personally with the events and the resilience of the Oklahoma City community. It’s clear he is passionate about his role, and it made a real difference in our visit. This memorial is a must-visit for anyone in the area—both to pay respects and to better understand an important part of American history.

Amazing memorial! Since 9/11, it seems this tragedy seems to have been largely forgotten, but this memorial and museum does a great job of reminding us how big this event was. The memorial with the reflecting pool is beautiful and the part with the chairs is heartbreaking once you realize the small chairs represent the children that were killed. And the museum is very informative and the videos very moving. Glad we went and I highly recommend it!

What an incredibly touching memorial that can move the strongest person to tears. You can feel the pain at this memorial with so many innocent young and old lives lost. This was a beautiful memorial to honor those lives lost and those left behind. The outdoor memorial was very well constructed and the museum inside was eye opening and jaw dropping. Worth the experience as you will learn, see and hear actual recordings from that day. 💔

Visiting the memorial and museum was a powerful experience. I was 5 or 6 when this happened and don't have the most vivid memory of it so I'm glad to have visited to more truly understand the gravity of this tragedy. Our country would benefit by everyone visiting to see what happens when we give in to hatred and extremism but also to see the best in us when we come together and stand united.

Such a beautiful tribute to all affected by this horrible event. Planned on just going to the memorial but it was so beautiful that I had to come back the next day to the museum. While at the memorial a ranger came out and gave us a bit of history on the memorial, museum, and some facts about the bombing. I recommend everyone visiting at least once.

The OKC Bombing Memorial and Museum brings us back 30 years this year to one of those moments you'll never forget... the Memorial is beautiful and so beautiful compared to the violence that ripped thru the Heart of the Sooner Nation. The museum well curated and taught me things I never knew about that day.

We were traveling back from the Rocky Mountains and decided to stop and see the memorial. It was absolutely beautiful. We did not have time to see the museum but the gentleman that helped us outside was great about answering any questions we had. Definitely worth the stop! The gateways were very touching.

My soon to be 13 yrs old just said if this was the first museum he went to on this trip it would have been great. Hubby and I were impressed, we loved the art work. Once again beautiful pieces that look like photographs and not paintings. The staff was kind and knowledgeable as well. Super clean and beautiful I wish the price was a bit less for teens and families at all adds up.

We visited the Cowboy Museum. It was okay and worth the visit if you are interested in cowboy history. The Museum Grill is the museum’s restaurant ((but not really a “grill). We ordered the chef salad, flavorful tortilla soup, and gigantic southwest chicken wrap. All were very good! The museum also has a nice gift shop.

I hadn't visited in about 30 years and was more than impressed with the improvements over the years. Incredible collections, paintings and sculptures are just the icing on the cake. So much to see and learn about western heritage and culture. This is a must-see in OKC!

My husband and I had such a great time visiting the Oklahoma National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how beautifully everything was displayed. We really enjoyed seeing all the incredible artwork — the paintings truly captured the spirit and history of the West. The museum also had a fascinating collection of saddles, guns, clothing, and other historical pieces. Every room told a story, and it was both educational and fun to explore. You can really tell how much thought and care went into curating everything. It was a great experience overall, and we’re so glad we made time to visit. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking for something both cultural and memorable!

This is a wonderful collection of Western history and art presented in a beautiful setting. The museum is full of amazing art and the displays tell the story of both the Native American people and the cowboys and settlers. Outside are wonderful statues and experiences to enjoy among lovely landscape.

Visited on Veterans Day and my admission was free. A wonderful museum highlighting the cowboy culture in art, and artifacts. Extensive collection of firearms of the early westward expansion scattered throughout the museum.

An amazing and will curated museum! We were there like 2.5 hours and only quit because our feet hurt. Staff stop friendly an helpful to a pair of two old full time RVers...

Been bringing the kiddo here since he was very little. Summer tradition for us for sure. This zoo has improved tremendously throughout the years in a positive direction. The bathrooms could be cleaners and the supplies could be stocked more frequently and more misters. But other than that the facility is clean, the animals seem healthy and tended to. And the facility seems full of animals. Pricing is affordable as well if you do a daily entry or a seasonal pass. The food prices could be a little better and maybe more carts for waters, etc. But other than that this zoo is a fun thing to do with the family.

Such a fun day! The zoo is super clean, easy to get around, and full of amazing animals. My favorite part was watching the elephants play, and the flamingos were so pretty! It’s a great spot for kids and families — and honestly, it was just as enjoyable for us adults too. A perfect way to spend a few hours.

Large Zoo with alot to see and do. We didn't get there until 12pm and stayed until just about closing time and I feel like we had to really rush to see everything. I'd recommend getting there earlier than we did 😂😂 Ate at the Canopy Cafe. Food is pricey, but portions were large and delicious. My daughter really enjoyed the Emus, fish, goats and Flamingos. It's is a very hilly zoo as well, so be prepared for a bunch of uphill walking if you don't plan your route beforehand ( we didn't 😂😂). Thanks for a great day OKC Zoo! 😊😊

Took the kids on a day trip to the zoo. We had a great time seeing all of the animals, riding the merry go round. The food prices are a bit much but the overall experience was positive. Clean and lots to do!

We had such a great time at the Oklahoma City Zoo! Our group included seven adults, a 3-year-old, and an 11-month-old—and we were all able to get in for just $150. Such a great value for a full day of fun, especially with our extended family joining us. The zoo itself is beautiful, clean, and impressively large—we didn’t even make it through the whole thing before it was time for nap time! We especially appreciated the interactive stations set up throughout the park, where friendly zoo staff shared info about the animals and let us touch things like a real zebra pelt. It was a great way to keep everyone, kids and adults alike, engaged and learning. The variety of animals was wonderful, and we were happy to see the animals in large, thoughtfully designed enclosures. My son was completely captivated by an ostrich that followed us along the fence—definitely his favorite moment of the day! I personally loved watching the red pandas—they were so fun to see up close. While we didn’t eat lunch at the zoo, we saw plenty of people enjoying generous portions, and I have to say—the chicken tenders looked surprisingly good (and I don't usually say that about zoo food!). We also noticed a few spots offering adult beverages throughout the park, which was a nice bonus for a relaxing stroll. There were also plenty of fun photo opportunities scattered around the zoo, which made for great memories and some adorable family pics. All in all, we had a fantastic visit and would definitely recommend the OKC Zoo to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure!

This is the most beautiful, fun zoo I've been to yet. Well laid out with care towards art and landscaping. There are mist spraying locations to cool off, the drinking fountains have a new option that allows you to place your empty water bottle there and it fills up. You can bring your own lunch. And so much more!

Very clean bathrooms. Lively animals. It was cool to see how much room the animals had. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Sad part was that all the penny machines were either out of order or pennies. We ended up only losing a dollar from the machine.

The best museum I’ve ever been to. I have 3 boys and they absolutely lived the time we spent there. The owl pellet class was awesome and the person that led the class was amazing. He answered all our questions and was so informative. The collection is insane. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see everything because the kiddos pulled me around. I will probably make a trip back out just for the grownups. Gift shop was great.

Went on a friday morning, was busy but still really fun and cool experience took my 4 year old and my 2 month old. Inside stayed really nice and cooled off which i appreciated so much haha. All thier exhibits were breath taking and intriguing. They had lots of bones and things the kiddos could touch, feel and experience along with so many cool facts about the human body and animals. We got to enjoy a amazing family day learning about the circle of life and the beauty and knowledge it brings. The staff were very informative, friendly and they honestly seem to love thier jobs which always makes for a better experience. The gift shop was pretty epic as well of i couldve spent my whole wallet there i wouldve 🤣 but my kiddo chose out a glow in the dark spider some insect candy and we chose out some collectors insects to being home for ourselves. It was very reasonably priced too. Definitely go whether its hot or cold outside its a museum you can really enjoy at any age

I love this place! There are so many amazing displays. One could easily spend hours taking time to look at every single one. I was so impressed by the number of specimens. I truly hope to make another visit in the near future.

Such a cute little museum! We’re from out of state and decided to make a stop here, and I’m so glad we did. I was so excited to see a bull terrier skull (I own one myself! And there such funny looking dogs), which was such a fun surprise. My 3-year-old and I had a great time exploring. We spent about an hour and really enjoyed it. The staff were all very nice and welcoming. I also really appreciate the thoughtful touches — free tampons and pads in the restroom and a baby changing table. It’s the small details like that that make a big difference. Definitely worth the visit!

Absolutely love this museum a lot to offer and explore even though not being a huge place. The kids and I always enjoy it. I'm the live Beatles devouring the skin off the skulls in the entryway. It's my favorite part.

This is probably one of the best museums we have visited. It is quite fascinating seeing all of the different skeletons of animals and humans. Super cool experience!

What a cool little place. My 11 year old granddaughter loved it. They have tons of skeletons in great displays. Plenty of info, scavenger hunts to play as you walk through. The whales are quite impressive. There are 3 whole lions, and a grizzly taxidermed. You can touch most of the exhibits, including the lions. The fish, snakes, the birds!!! It's all pretty cool. Great way to spend a few hours. 10 outta 10.

Visited this museum TWICE while in town for a week because it was that much fun. My kids ages 4 and 7 loved every nook of this place. The museum is huge and while packed with activities feels very spacious, open and clean. There are exhibits for all age ranges and I think kids and adults can be engaged for hours just the same. We all enjoyed every aspect of it. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean and well equipped for children to independently use them including low sinks, soap and towels. We loved the mirror maze, sensory nook, tinker room, and the live science shows (we saw two). I’d like to mention 2 cons: - the food offered at the restaurant is not good quality nor there are healthy options. The cafeteria just doesn’t makes sense with such a great facility. Wish they offered healthy, fresh cooked food. My kids ate pizza and a pretzel and both were packaged/frozen, warmed up low quality food. But they do have Starbucks coffee and I enjoyed that. - the garden has so much potential to be a great place as well but seemed a bit neglected. There are a couple of things you would do there but a playground or more science outside would’ve been great. The picnic tables were also dirty and a bit neglected. Overall a very good experience and I recommend it for a full day of fun. Pack your own lunch and snacks and you are all set! Worth the ticket price 100%.

We stayed longer than we thought we would! Lots of fun hands-on activities and plenty for the dads in the group! The planetarium was a fun experience for the kids, the segue ride was hilarious, and the Olympic section was a great experience. The tornado machine was hit and miss. Our favorite exhibits: the music room and the mini-photography showcase.

I went for a toddler birthday party & there were so many interesting fun things for the children to explore. A few hours wasn’t enough time to nearly get through everything there is to do with a break for lunch & birthday cake. I do remember visiting here when I was in middle school, so glad it’s still around.

That is a wonderful place to have a incredible time with your family and friends. I think it is beyond an ordinary museum. It has been allowed to use and experience lots of experiments. For the children looks like a kinda playground but the difference between normal playground and the museum is to learn while having fun.

We celebrated my kids’ birthday here recently and it was completely worth it. The staff drew pictures on the wall that gave them so much glee. We added in the ice cream package and Roman did a fantastic job getting the kids involved. All the families had so much fun checking out the museum as most parents hadn’t been since they were kids. We have a membership that we will definitely be keeping up with and will be visiting frequently.

i took my kids to the "Discover Fest" and the had a blast, i highly recomend it, they do it every year and IT IS FREE! they always have so many interesting things and shows. I think the only kind of "not good" thing was that they were selling water bottles in $3.50 and sodas in $2.00 which i think is not really good for kids being dirsty and trying to save their money they finished picking up a soda.

Wow! We were very impressed. Many options to explore for all ages. One of our favorite museums ever. From the shows to the water and sand play to the cooperative games, everything is perfection.