Top Things to do in Oklahoma
Top Hotels in Oklahoma
- 1. The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Bricktown
- 3. Wingate by Wyndham Tulsa
- 4. 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City
- 5. Best Western Plus Memorial Inn & Suites
- 6. Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
- 7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel & Conference Center
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City-Bricktown
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stillwater-University Area
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
The 8 Best Science Museums in Oklahoma, United States
With hundreds of man-made lakes, state parks, casinos, museums and nightlife and dining opportunities in revitalized downtown areas in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, there is a lot to see and do in the Sooner State. The state is dotted with phenomenal lakes where swimming, boating and bass fishing are the most desired activities. Some of the state’s most popular lakes include Broken Bow Lake located near the Quachita Mountains; Grand Lake in the northeastern corner of the state at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and Lake Murray in the hills in the southern part of the state.
While the state is known for its many outdoor activities like great fishing, golf, hiking, canoeing and boating, make sure you don’t overlook its fantastic museums. Heading the list are Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, featuring the world’s largest collection of art and artifacts from the American West; the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, which tells the story of the American Cowboy; and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, which has a permanent collection of American and European art. A venerable family favorite activity is Frontier City Amusement Park in Oklahoma City, which has dozens of rides and shows.
Restaurants in Oklahoma
1. Stafford Air & Space Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 201 reviews
The Stafford Air & Space Museum is a Smithsonian-affiliated institution named in honor of Weatherford native and NASA Astronaut, Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford, a veteran of the Project Gemini and Apollo space programs. Filled with artifacts from the earliest days of mankind’s first flights, to the manned spaceflight programs of the “Space Race” era between the United States and the Soviet Union, to the future aerospace, the Museum has something for everyone! The museum houses one and a half acre of exhibits under roof and showcases thousands of items. With artifacts including a General Dynamics F-16 “Fighting Falcon”, the actual Fixed-Base Simulator used to train all 135 Shuttle Program crews, a ten-story Titan II rocket, a moon rock returned to Earth by the crew of Apollo 17 and General Stafford’s Gemini VI spacecraft, you’ll be amazed at the history you can find under one roof.
Reviewed By donjuan909 - Platte City, United States
We spent 2 hours here after finding this museum on the way to Amarillo. The first part of the museum is a tribute to Gen Stafford. It has his medals, flights, suits, etc. After that you get into the early aviation and rocketry section where they have lots of full size replicas of early aircraft. Then you get into the Mercury, Gemini & Apollo programs where they have quite a bit of actual artifacts. Finally you get into the modern section where they have many actual artifacts including s space shuttle engine and a couple of real but disarmed nuclear warheads. It's definitely worth your time to stop and spend an hour or two.
2. SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,216 reviews
The Museum of Osteology is "America's Only Skeleton Museum". The Museum of Osteology, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a unique educational experience. Focusing on the form and function of the skeletal system, this 7000 square ft. museum displays hundreds of skulls and skeletons from all corners of the world. Exhibits include adaptation, locomotion, classification and diversity of the vertebrate kingdom.
Reviewed By VeronicaWanders
I visited the museum on a whim, because the name interested me when I searched for attractions to visit in Oklahoma City. It was well worth the time! The museum has an incredible range of skeletons on display--far more than I would have thought could be displayed so well in the building. The collection has been thoughtfully curated to interest and teach visitors. I especially enjoyed that except for the skeletons in the glass cases, visitors are encouraged to touch and handle the bones. I noticed several activity stations for younger children, and look forward to returning with my nephews.
3. Science Museum Oklahoma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,037 reviews
Science Museum Oklahoma, the state's premier destination for family fun, houses more than eight acres of hands-on science experiences. Travel beyond the Milky Way in the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, experience the explosive fun of Science Live, discover where the familiar meets the fantastical in CurioCity and beyond — the museum allows your inner-child to run wild!
Reviewed By G276BEsarac - Portales, United States
We spent 5 hours here and I *think* we saw everything! Our 3 kids (7, 5, and 3) weren't bored once. The food at the food court was pretty good, as well. The shop left a little to be desired for me. Most things there I could have gotten at the local Wal-mart. I wish they would have had more science-related things to purchase or even souvenirs.
4. Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By QuirkyDrivenLife - Midwest City, United States
Loved visiting this museum in historic Guthrie. Great territorial architecture with tin ceiling and old-time soda fountain. Wonderful collection of old bottles, medicine, equipment & photographs. Definitely recommend stopping in when you’re nearby & also check out the apothecary garden outside with plants and herbs complete with signs explaining what their medicinal properties ????
5. Ames Astrobleme Museum
6. National Weather Museum and Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
The scientist and community leaders that started the National Weather Museum and Science Center wanted to establish a museum that would house historical meteorological instruments and interactive displays and but also serve as a place to learn about weather and science. The purpose was to preserve the history and highlight the future of weather observing, forecasting and research.
Reviewed By VikkiBee - Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom
This museum isn’t what I imagined; it’s a small space inside of a larger building and it can be difficult to find. Nevertheless, I thought it was fantastic but I do think you really need to be interested in weather and technology to enjoy this place. It’s not a cool museum with tornado simulators or anything like that, it’s small with old equipment and artefacts. When I arrived some people were just leaving so, Chris, the member of staff working there gave me a tour of the museum which you really need in order to understand everything. Chris talked me though how the old equipment worked and the ways in which it’s been modified for better results; these included old map machines, data collection equipment and radar machines. Chris actually used to work at the National Weather Centre so he was an actual meteorologist which made the tour even better! There’s also a damaged car in the museum from the last powerful tornado to hit the area in 2013. And of course any visit to a weather museum must include a green screen which allowed for a great photo opportunity and it is was free! The museum was a lot of fun! For me, it was better than going to Disneyland!
7. Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 280 reviews
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (TASM) is a regional leader in the promotion of science-based education through hands-on interaction and discovery. Combining preservation with inspiration, TASM tells the story of Oklahoma's rich aerospace history with interactive exhibits that educate and entertain visitors of all ages. Come experience 35,000 square feet of aviation history and take a look at the future of aerospace!
Reviewed By O7540NEjohns - Tulsa, United States
This place was great! Small place but very interesting and many interactive things for all of us to enjoy. My 5 year old loved sitting in the cockpit of an aircaft and using the balloon and flight simulators. The planetarium was an awesome experience. Overall we spents a several hours here and enjoyed it enough that we'll be back.
8. A.D. Buck Museum of Science and History
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