Museums and Science Centers
Museum
Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City state history museum with hanging aircraft, a full oil derrick, a Route 66 section and a hard-hitting Dust Bowl gallery.
Ages
5–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~3hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Both
A large state history museum across from the Capitol with five galleries covering everything from the land runs and the Dust Bowl to Oklahoma aviation and the space program. Hanging aircraft, a full oil derrick and a Route 66 section give kids big physical things to look at rather than pure text. The Dust Bowl exhibit with recorded accounts lands hard with older kids. There is an outdoor Red River Journey trail for when the weather cooperates. Two to three hours and rarely crowded.
Stroller Friendly
Pricing
Paid admission; check current rates before you go (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Oklahoma History Center cost?
- Admission to Oklahoma History Center is paid. Paid admission; check current rates before you go (verify)
- What ages is Oklahoma History Center good for?
- Oklahoma History Center is best for kids ages 5 to 18+.
- Is Oklahoma History Center stroller friendly?
- Yes, Oklahoma History Center is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Oklahoma History Center?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Oklahoma History Center.
- How hard is Oklahoma History Center?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 3 hours.
- Is Oklahoma History Center free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Oklahoma History Center. Paid admission; check current rates before you go (verify)
- What should I bring to Oklahoma History Center?
- Comfortable shoes, water bottles
- How long does Oklahoma History Center take?
- Most families spend about 3 hours at Oklahoma History Center.
- When is the best time to visit Oklahoma History Center?
- Year-round. Closed Sundays, so check hours first.
- Is there parking at Oklahoma History Center?
- Free on-site lot off Nazih Zuhdi Dr across from the State Capitol