Profiles Index
Oklahoma City Museum of Art - Profile
With its complicated history that dates back to the early 20th century, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is one of the most incredible visual arts museums in the region. Located at the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center in downtown OKC, the museum features fantastic travelling exhibits as well as the largest collection of Dale Chihuly glass in the world. Other highlights include the Noble Theatre, which offers showings of classic, foreign and independent films.
Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum
The Harn Homestead in Oklahoma City is a nonprofit history museum within a 1904 farmhouse filled with pre-Oklahoma statehood furnishings. On nearly ten acres of land, the Homestead features holiday events such as "A Territorial Christmas," rental of the homestead for parties or weddings and extensive tours.
Science Museum Oklahoma in OKC - Formerly Called the Omniplex
Science Museum Oklahoma, formerly called the Omniplex, is one of OKC's premiere educational entertainment attractions. With exhibits, a planetarium, galleries, gardens and greenhouses, Science Museum Oklahoma offers a rare opportunity to experience amazing and interactive education.
Oklahoma History Center Profile
A seven year, $60 million project, the Oklahoma History Center saw hundreds attend a November 16th fireworks display over the 40,000 square foot facility on approximately 18 acres near NE 23rd and Lincoln. It would mark the beginning of what is sure to become one of Oklahoma City's most important attractions.
Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum
The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum opened in 1969 and is financed by dues from the over 8,000 Association members - With an aim of historical preservation, the museum houses antique fire equipment dating back the mid-1700's as well as the first fire station ever built in Oklahoma, back before statehood in 1869.
The Oklahoma City Zoo - Full Profile
Often ranked as one of the top 10 zoos in the United States, the Oklahoma City Zoo is also the oldest in the Southwest. With over 100 landscaped areas and a number of exotic animals, the OKC Zoo features special exhibits such as the Cat Forest, Great EscAPE, Butterfly Garden, Island Life, and Aquatics.
Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory
From its opening in 1988, the Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City has grown to a 17-acre, nationally-renowned garden. The Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory is a 224-foot journey through amazing plant life, waterfalls and animals.
Oklahoma City's Orr Family Farm
One of Oklahoma City's top places for kids and families is the educational fun at Orr Family Farm - It is perfect for birthday parties and holiday events or just any family night - Here is a full profile with information on admission, activities and more.
Little River Zoo
The woods near Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman are the site for a 55-acre education attraction called the Little River Zoo - With almost 400 animals Norman's Little River Zoo provides personal guided tours, overnight camp-outs, birthday party packages and more.
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Profile
Established in 1955 with the purpose of honoring the American cowboys, what was then called the Cowboy Hall of Fame has become today's National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. The 200,000 square foot facility features Western and Native American artifacts, sculptures, art and historical galleries.
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
On the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History was created in 1889 and is one of the world's largest university-based natural history museums - It features 7 galleries as well as interactive displays and boasts over 6 million items in twelve collection divisions.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
On April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City suffered one of the most horrendous acts in history. But the National Memorial seeks to offer strength and peace to all those affected by this tragedy. It's an emotional experience indeed to visit the downtown Oklahoma City bombing Memorial, something every resident should see.
Oklahoma City's Tiger Safari Inc. Profile
One of Oklahoma City's top places for kids and families is the educational fun at Tiger Safari, Inc., located just outside the metro in Tuttle. A non-profit, walk-through wildlife facility, Tiger Safari allows you to get up close with the animals on guided tours.