In Association with Home Educators Around Texoma - H.E.A.T.
www.texomahss.org
Downtown Oklahoma City is about 2 hours north.
Take I-44 North to I-40 East.
Here are lots of things to do north of the Red River!
International Gymnastics Hall of Fame exhibit at the Science Museum Oklahoma
2100 NE 52nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Omniplex number: 405-602-6664
Oklahoma is home to Olympic gymnasts Shannon Miller, Bart Connor and Nadia Comenici, and is now the home of this fascinating hall of fame. Hundreds of photographs, Olympic medals, memorabilia, videos, uniforms, etc., some dating back to the 1932 Games.
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
$3 per child which includes a gift package
Make reservations at least 2 weeks prior to visit.
http://www.ighof.com/
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Memorial Center Museum
The Oklahoma City National Memorial remembers those who lost their lives in the tragic bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995.
620 N Harvey Ave, OKC, Oklahoma
(405) 235-3313, 1-888-542-HOPE .
Admission to outdoor symbolic memorial is free. Admission to museum is Adults - $7.00; Senior (62+) - $6.00; Student (6-17 or college student with current ID) - $5.00; 5 years and under - Free. Group rates are available for student groups of 10 or more, or adult groups of 20 or more.
Adults $7, Senior (62+), Students and Children $5, Children under 5 and members are Free, Tours of 15 or more $4 per person, School Tours $3.
Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm; Thursdays until 9pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm.
http://www.okcmoa.com/
45th Infantry Division Museum
http://www.45thdivisionmuseum.com
This famous museum depicts the military history of Oklahoma from its early beginnings to the present. It includes a fascinating display of memorabilia collected from Hitler's apartment when captured by the 45th Infantry Division. A collection of over 200 original "Willie and Joe" cartoons are displayed in the Bill Mauldin Room. The museum contains displays of WWII and Korean Era artillery, original uniforms, firearms, dioramas and an outdoor military park with over 40 military vehicles, aircraft and artillery.
2145 NE 36th, Oklahoma City
Tue. - Fri. 9:00 am - 4:15 pm; Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
COST: Free
(405)424-531
Oklahoma Heritage Center
Former residence of Judge Robert A Hefner family, now open to the public. Elegant 1917 mansion contains Louis XVI furnishings, as well as collections of bells, canes, Meissen china, and fine art and tapestries. Original third-floor ballroom now houses Oklahoma Hall of Fame galleries, including portraits and biographies of famous Oklahomans. Also on premises are a library, chapel and formal gardens.
201 NW 14th, OKC
(405)235-4458
$3.00 Adults, $2.50 Students and Senior Citizens, Children 10 and under free.
Mon.-Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pm.
http://oklahomaheritage.com
Oklahoma History Center
215,000 square-foot learning center exploring Oklahoma’s unique history of geology, transportation, commerce, culture, aviation, heritage and more. Education programs, videos, traveling "trunks," and resource packets.
Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Northeast corner of N.E. 23rd & Lincoln Boulevard, across the street from the Oklahoma Capitol
Fee charged.
(405) 522-5248, E-mail: OKHC@OKHistory.org
http://www.okhc.us/
Omniplex/Omnidome Theater/Photo Hall of Fame/Kirkpatrick Planetarium
Oklahoma's biggest variety of museum attractions. Planetarium. Special education programs.
M-F 9-5, Sat 9-6, Sunday 11-6
2100 NE 52nd ST, OK City, OK.
Next to the zoo.
COST: see web site
CONTACT: 405-602-3770
http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/default.htm
World Organization of
China Painters Museum
This unique museum is the headquarters for the World organization of China Painters. The center contains an outstanding collection of hand-painted china from around the world, along with a research library and classrooms for china painting instruction.
2641 NW 10th, OKC
COST: Free
Mon. - Fri. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
(405)521-1234
http://www.theshop.net/wocporg/
Martin Park Nature Center
A 140-acre protected natural wildlife area is home to dozens of indigenous mammals and 180 species of birds. Experience the unspoiled beauty of native grasses, shrubs and trees as you stroll along the 21/2 miles of wood-chip foot trails. Special guided nature hikes and weekend programs are available.
5000 W. Memorial, OKC
Free.
(405)755-0676
http://www.okc.gov/Parks/martin_park/index.html
Governor's Mansion
This stately mansion has been the official residence of Oklahoma's Chief Executive since 1928. Designed by the same architectural firm that was chosen to design the State Capitol Building, the Governor's mansion reflects the same Dutch Colonial style.
820 NE 23rd, OKC
Free.
Tours conducted on Wed. from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm except holidays, March through November.
(405)521-9211
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Seven-story Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, featuring a fascinating collection of palm trees, flowers and exotic plants from across the globe.
Monday through Saturday 9-6; Sunday12-6
Call for directions. 405-297-3995
Adults $4, Student ages 13-18 $3, Ages 4-12 $2
There are guided tours but you must call in advance by two weeks and have at least ten in your group.
Bricktown
http://www.bricktownokc.com/
Once a busy warehouse area, Bricktown is Oklahoma City's newest entertainment district. With a dozen restaurants, shopping and generous helping of turn-of-the-century charm, Bricktown offers visitors a variety of activities including a pedestrian canal, water taxis and more. It is located one block east of the Myriad Convention Center, downtown. OKC
405-236-8666
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th
(405)424-3344.
Adults (ages 12-64): $7.00 Children (ages 3-11): $4.00 (2 and under FREE) Seniors (ages 65 and older): $3.00 Discount rates are available for organized groups of 15 or more people.
HOURS: May (Memorial Day) - September (Labor Day) 9am - 6pm daily; exhibit buildings close at 8pm. September - May 9am - 5pm daily; exhibit buildings close at dusk. Guests may always remain on grounds until dusk.
http://www.okczoo.com
Scavenger Hunts for your trip to the OKC ZOO! (the zoo made these)
Tuesday - Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday- available upon request
Airports Ground in OKC
AGES: 7 AND UP
Admission - 14 and above - $5, $2 for children
Vickie Sharp at 405-685-9990
http://www.museumofwomenpilots.com/
City Arts Center
http://www.cityartscenter.org
City Arts Center is an arts education facility with spaces that change exhibits every 4-6 weeks. Unique handcrafted gifts are available in the Gallery Shop. City Arts is also the home of the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.
This museum features extraordinary turn-of-the-century fire engines that were once used in Oklahoma communities. Oklahoma's first fire station is displayed along with the finest specimens of firefighting equipment anywhere.
http://www.osfa.info/
Express Ranches Clydesdale Center
http://www.expressclydesdales.com/
Brand new western attraction in the OKC metro area, the Express Ranch is home to 14 beautiful Clydesdale horses, living in style in a renovated 1936 barn. Includes a large loft with historical exhibits and a gift shop. Clydesdales weigh in at over 2,000 lbs, twice what a regular horse would weigh. The teams are used to promote a number of events, including the Children's Miracle Network of Oklahoma. Visit their website.
Admission is free.
12701 W. Wilshire Blvd., Yukon, OK; about three miles north of I-40 on Garth Brooks Blvd.
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
405-350-6404.
Coles Garden
Summer- Monday through Saturday 9-6, Sunday 1-6. Winter hours - Monday through Saturday 9-5. Sunday 1-5
1415 NE 63rd ST, OK CITY, OK (Across from Cowboy Museum)
Call for individual and group rates. Self-guided tours will not need to call in advance; however, you will need to call in advance for guided tours.
405-478-1529 or 1-800-334-5576
http://www.colesgarden.net/
OKC hosts the State Fair
each September!
The State Fair website
http://www.okstatefair.com/
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 N.E. 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Admissions Coordinator (405) 478-2250, ext. 277
9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Daily
$8.50 Adults, $7.00 Senior Citizens, (62+), $4.00 Children 6-12, Children under 6, Free. Call for group rates.
Self-guided tours are available 7 days a week with a confirmed reservation. Educational programs for elementary students are offered Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M., September through May. Guided tours are available year-round, Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Group Size and Chaperone Requirements: A minimum of ten students is required for all group visits. The Lunch Pavilion is available for those groups bringing a sack lunch- reservation required. Reservations are required for all group visits. Make reservations at least two weeks in advance of the desired date.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
• ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE (Grades K-6)
Relive the turn-of-the-century in Prosperity Junction's one-room schoolhouse. Our teacher provides a curriculum in math, spelling and readings from McGuffey's Readers. Students use slates and chalk to complete their lessons and are expected to follow the 1905 rules of conduct.
• COWBOY ADVENTURE (Grades K-1)
Children learn basic information about American cowboys, wrap a bandana around their necks and take a "cattle drive" in our classroom. They also visit the American Cowboy Gallery where they view a "bunkhouse" and learn how cowboys lived in the West. Children are given flash cards with brand symbols, which they use in the galleries to locate their "brands."
• NATIVE AMERICAN LIFESTYLE (Grades K-1)
Children learn about traditional Native American garments and decorations in the classroom. Then they use beads to make a necklace which they can take home. The class also visits the galleries where they view Native American art and artifacts.
• COWBOY LIFESTYLE (Grade 2)
Children learn basic information about cowboy clothing and the many jobs of a cowboy. Classroom examples are carefully studied without inhibitive barriers. The class then visits the American Cowboy Gallery.
MORE PHOTOS: http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/FTCcowboyMus.html
http://www.cowboyhalloffame.org/default.aspx
Oklahoma Opry
404 W. Commerce, OKC, OK 73109
(405)632-8322
The Oklahoma Opry is in it's 21st year, but, we are still Oklahoma's best kept secret! Governor Keating and the Dept. of Tourism have helped by naming us "Oklahoma's Country Music Show."
Regular Saturday night performances at 8:00 p.m.
http://okopry.homestead.com/index.html
Stockyards City
Oklahoma City's Stockyards is the largest stocker/feeder cattle market in the world. Here you can see Oklahoma cowboys working the livestock. Cowtown offers a variety of shops from old time general stores and tack shops to western duds, jewelry and a 24-hour beef restaurant. Visitors can also attend livestock auctions held Monday through Tuesday.
1305 S. Agnew, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Phone: (405) 235-7267
AGES: All
COST: Depends on what you do there.
http://www.stockyardscity.org/
Oklahoma City Federal Courthouse
Visit the jail facilities, have a demonstration of building security, and tour the court room. Older kids may want to sit in on a court proceeding or explore a specific aspect of the judicial process.
Artifacts, rolling stock, and structures that reflect the heritage of railroad and street rail transportation in the 19th and 20th centuries in Oklahoma. Train rides.
Saturdays: 10am-4pm
3400 N.E. Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City
No fee for museum. Fee charged for train rides.
(405) 424-8222
E-mail: Contact@oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
http://www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org/
World of Wings Pigeon Center
Your visit to Oklahoma City won't be complete without a stop at the World of Wings Pigeon Center. This unique and beautiful place was built with the dream of honoring this bird for its contribution to religion and service in communication in peace and war. Take a tour of our museum and library, and see the birds while strolling the grounds. Donations accepted.
2300 NE 63rd, OKC
(405)478-5155, (800)882-1586.
Tours on Weekday afternoons, weekends by appointment
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