Sites in Oklahoma City

Sites in Oklahoma City – Things to Do with the Whole Family

There are so many wonderful sites in Oklahoma that you are sure to find something the whole family loves. Oklahoma city is a great spot to explore animals, bones, art, and cowboys.

Oklahoma City Things to Do *Museum of Art

This small and really cool museum has so much to offer the family when you visit. Not only can see some of the most amazing glass sculptures from Chihuly but you can eat, enjoy live music on the roof, and have high tea like the queen! We love this spot!

CLICK HERE – Check out the Amazing Chihuly Glass at the Museum of Art

Oklahoma City Things to Do *State of Oklahoma – Capitol Building Tour

You can tour the capitol building in Oklahoma. We love to visit capitol buildings, once seeing three in one whirlwind week (Denver, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; and Austin, Texas) and getting to compare them. The OKC capitol building is especially cool because off the dome that wasn’t added until 85 years AFTER the buidling completion.

CLICK HERE – Visiting the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Things to Do *Bone Museum

This bone museum is the only museum of its kind in the United States. You’ll see nearly 300 completely skeletons of all sorts of animals and people which are all part of the world’s largest private collection of skeletons. The owner’s hobby, now career, started when he was only seven bringing home a skull he found out while exploring.  Later he put together a skeleton for a science fair and began his long career with bones.

This collection of bones is one of my all time favorite things to do in Oklahoma City. Do not miss the opportunity to take the kids.

Coming soon! – Visit the Museum of Osteology

Oklahoma City Things to Do *Oklahoma City National Museum

I was teaching 5th grade in Lawton, Oklahoma (about 1 1/2 hours from OKC) the morning of April 19, 1995, the day of the Oklahoma City bombing. Our 6th graders were scheduled to go on a field trip just a few days later to the very spot. I was so stunned when I heard the word that I couldn’t even process the information for a bit.

The museum and outdoor memorial to the victims of the bombing is interesting, tasteful and something not to miss out. Come learn about that fateful day, the power of people coming together to help one another, how law enforcement tracked down the criminal responsible and more. Touching and moving – be sure to visit.

Oklahoma City National Museum

620 N. Harvey Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-235-3313

Tickets: Adults $15

Student, Senior (62+) and Military $12

Child (5 and under) FREE

Oklahoma City Things to Do *Myriad Botanical Gardens

Like a GIANT greenhouse this spot is warm year round. If you are visiting during the winter, like we were, be prepared to shed your coats. This 17 acre green house is warm, colorful and interesting. The kids will love the scavenger hunt so be sure to pick up a FREE one when you enter.

Myriad Botanical Gardens

301 W. Reno Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

405-445-7080

Oklahoma City Things to Do *The American Pigeon Museum & Library

I know what you are thinking…a museum for pigeons? Yes, it’s true and you should visit. Pigeons are really interesting birds that do a whole lot more than hang out in parks and poop on people. These birds have helped out in wars and are really smart. How smart? Well, they can recognize the entire alphabet AND recognize themselves in a mirror. Other than pigeons, only mammals can do that!

The American Pigeon Museum & Library

2300 N. E. 63rd Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-478-5155

Hours: Friday and Saturday ONLY 10 – 4 or by appointment

Oklahoma City Things to Do *National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Cowboys aren’t just a Texas thing. Instead, cowboys are a western thing and this museum really celebrates the history of the cowboy. Items on display here include art, firearms, clothing and anything and everything cowboy related! More than 10 million people visit this museum each year and you need to be one of them! The younger kids will especially enjoy an interactive spot just for them.

 

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1700 NE 63rd Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-478-2250

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-5

Sunday 12 – 5

Tickets: Adults $12.50

Seniors (62+) and students $9.75

Children (6-12) $5.75

Children (5 and under) FREE

Oklahoma City Things to Do *Oklahoma City Zoo

Tickets:  

General Admission:

Adults $11

Senior (65+) $8

ALL Military 50% off

Children (3-11) $8

Children (0-2) FREE

Zoo – It – All Admission – includes rides, attractions and feedings

Adults: $29

Child: $24

Senior:$24

Wild Encounters 

Galapagos Tortoise 1:15

Members $35 Non-members $40

Grizzly Bears 9:45

Members $35 Non-members $40

Elephants 2:45

Members $45 Non-members $50

Flamingos 10:30

Members $15 Non-members $20

Rhinos 11:00

Members $35 Non-members $40

Sea Lions 3:30

Members $35 Non-members $40

FREE parking

Oklahoma City Things to Do *Science Museum Oklahoma

We are partial to museums so we visit them often whenever we travel and this one is VERY high on our list of museums we LOVE! Huge place full of hands on cool stuff that the kids will love!! Fun to give them a little space to fun and climb while learning!

2020 Remington Place

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

405-602-6664

Tickets: 

Adults $15.95

Seniors (65+) $12.94

Child (3-12) $12.95

Child (0-2) FREE

Hours:

Monday – Friday 9-5

Saturday 9-6

Sunday 11-6

CLOSED – Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Are you visiting Tulsa, too? We lived in Tulsa for years and LOVED it!

CLICK HERE – What to See when you Visit Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma is a wonderful place to visit!

If you are road tripping to see the Oklahoma City Sites read up on how to keep the kids busy on the road.

CLICK HERE – Road Trip Fun for the Kids! Banish the Whining Forever!

CLICK HERE – Preschool for for a Road Trip

Happy Travels,

Natalie, The Educational Tourist