Oklahoma City National Memorial
Oklahoma City National Memorial is an affiliated area of the National Park System. It is not a park unit.
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building once stood, capturing and preserving forever the place and events that changed the world.
About under an hour from Oklahoma City by car.
Alerts
- InformationMuseum to Remain Open During Construction
The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum, Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, and Book Store will remain open during the construction of Foreward - a new Chapter of the museum. Visitors will enter through a new entrance on the southwest corner of the building. A temporary Visitor Experience Center has been placed near the museum for visitors to purchase tickets and browse Memorial merchandise.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here. The tours below are the exception.
| Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Tours & reservations | ||
| MuseumJan–Dec | $18 | |
The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is free and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. National Park Service Rangers are on the site daily, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, to answer questions.
While the outdoor Memorial is free to access, the Museum requires a timed entry ticket. Adult tickets are $18.
Hours
| Oklahoma City National Memorial: Outdoor Symbolic Memorial | Daily · All Day |
| The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum | Varies by day ▾
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Explore
Things to do
- "Passport" Stamp
Oklahoma City National Memorial Passport Stamp
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Christmas Day Closure12/25· runs through Dec 25Oklahoma City National Memorial
- New Year's Day Closure01/01Oklahoma City National Memorial
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Guidebooks for the Southwest
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Weather & climate
Summers are very warm with temperatures averaging mid-high 90’s. Also, be mindful of the heat index. Spring weather brings mild temperatures, 60’s-70’s, but the ability to produce severe storms that could include heavy rains, strong winds, hail, and tornadoes. While winters are generally mild delivering temperatures in the 30’s and 40’s, the wind chill can be brutal. No matter the season you are planning to visit, be prepared for the winds to be gusting.
Questions people ask
Does Oklahoma City charge an entrance fee?
No. Oklahoma City is free to enter, though some tours and ticketed sites inside charge separately.
Source: National Park Service
Is Oklahoma City open year-round?
Yes. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Oklahoma City right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Museum to Remain Open During Construction.
Source: Alerts
Is there cell service at Oklahoma City?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was Oklahoma City established?
1997.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at Oklahoma City?
Summers are very warm with temperatures averaging mid-high 90’s. Also, be mindful of the heat index.
Source: Weather & climate
Follow this park
- Alerts feed (RSS)
- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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