Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City (must see)

The Oklahoma History Center, dedicated to telling the full story of the state's history, uses Smithsonian-quality exhibit collections. The collection of over 2,000 artifacts spans 50 subjects about the state's history. The Center has a learning center spanning 215,000 sq. ft., as well as a research center. Visitors in the learning center have five galleries to choose from when checking out the exhibits. Some of the exhibits include the Prohibition era, Oklahomans and space exploration, and images depicting everyday life.

This Center occupies 18 acres, allowing a lot of space for exciting outdoor exhibits as well as the indoor museum collections. One of the outdoor displays focuses on oilfield machinery, including full-size and portable oil derricks. Additional outdoor exhibits include significant historical locations, as well as the plant life, animal life, and landforms of the region. The Center hosts regular educational programs that are suitable for all ages and interests.

The Center is open 10:00-17:00, Monday – Saturday.