Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City National Memorial in Oklahoma City, OK, honors the victims, survivors and rescuers of the bombing of April 19, 1995, and everyone the attack touched. It stands where the federal building named for Alfred P. Murrah once stood, and it includes both the memorial grounds and a museum. Close to the old road downtown, it is a quiet, serious stop worth making time for on the way through the capital.
What is Oklahoma City National Memorial?
The bombing damaged the Murrah Federal Building, and it was torn down soon afterward to make room for the memorial on the same ground. The site has two parts: the memorial grounds themselves and a museum.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation runs the site, and National Park Service staff are on hand to help visitors understand it. The memorial is also on the National Register.
History of Oklahoma City National Memorial
The bombing took place on April 19, 1995. Two years later, on October 9, 1997, President Bill Clinton signed the law that created the national memorial, and on the same day it was placed on the National Register.
Its formal dedication came on April 19, 2000, exactly five years after the attack. The museum followed about ten months later, opening on February 19, 2001.
Visiting Oklahoma City National Memorial: tips
This is a place for reflection, so give it time: allow at least an hour for the grounds and two hours or more if you also visit the museum, and plan it for a time when you are not rushed. There is a charge to visit. Restrooms are on site, parking is available, it is listed as wheelchair accessible and it is considered suitable for children, though parents may want to prepare younger kids for the subject.
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is about 0.3 miles away, and the American Banjo Museum and the Myriad Botanical Gardens are each about 0.5 miles off.
Practical info
- Address
- 620 N Harvey Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
- Phone
- +1 405-235-3313
- Website
- nps.gov/okci/index.htm
- Hours
- Open 24 h
- On site & nearby
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Questions about Oklahoma City National Memorial
What does the Oklahoma City National Memorial honor?
The victims, survivors and rescuers of the April 19, 1995, bombing, and everyone else the attack affected.
When did the memorial and museum open?
The memorial was dedicated on April 19, 2000, and the museum opened on February 19, 2001.
Is the National Park Service involved?
Yes. A foundation runs the memorial, and National Park Service staff help interpret it for visitors.
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