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Oklahoma City National Memorial

A sight in Downtown OKC & Bricktown, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.

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Oklahoma City National Memorial in Downtown OKC & Bricktown
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Why go

The outdoor memorial to the 1995 bombing, with its reflecting pool and 168 lit chairs, open around the clock.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown OKC & Bricktown, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and Skirvin Hilton. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
After dark

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown OKC & Bricktown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

    Outdoor memorial and museum for the 1995 bombing victims.

    Sight · Oklahoma City · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Skirvin Hilton

    Oklahoma's oldest hotel, opened in 1911 and restored in 2007, with the Red Piano Lounge off the lobby.

    Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Vast

    Restaurant and lounge on the 49th and 50th floors of Devon Tower, the highest dining room in the state.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Myriad Botanical Gardens

    Downtown gardens around the cylindrical Crystal Bridge conservatory.

    Outdoors · Oklahoma City · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Bricktown Canal

    A mile-long canal through the old brick warehouse district, lined with restaurants and bars.

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse

    Bricktown steakhouse that has served a multi-course New Year's Eve dinner since 2000.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Oklahoma City National Memorial is a stop on our Oklahoma City New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go: weather by month, based on Oklahoma City

Our climate figures for Downtown OKC & Bricktown come from nearby Oklahoma City. Average daily highs in Oklahoma City run from 47°F in January to 94°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Oklahoma City National Memorial itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Oklahoma City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Oklahoma City weather by month (covers Downtown OKC & Bricktown).

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.47278, -97.51722
Destination
Downtown OKC & Bricktown, Oklahoma
Website
memorialmuseum.com

Oklahoma City National Memorial: quick answers

How much time do you need at Oklahoma City National Memorial?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Oklahoma City National Memorial. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Oklahoma City National Memorial?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Visit after dark on Dec 30, when the chairs are lit.

Is Oklahoma City National Memorial free?

Yes, we list Oklahoma City National Memorial as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Oklahoma City National Memorial?

Oklahoma City National Memorial appears on Oklahoma City New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown OKC & Bricktown.

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