Oklahoma City National Memorial

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Tiles with hand prints and chalkboards set into the ground for children.
This area provides letter shaped chalkboards to allow the continued emotional expressions from those young and old. A surrounding wall displays a collection of painted tiles sent by schools, showing their compassion for the bombing-affected community
Fencing with pictures, stuffed animals and other tokens left on it.
This 200 foot section of chain link fence was taken from the original barrier surrounding the bombing site. The fence served as the first spontaneous memorial and a location for people to leave tokens of collective grief. It retains this purpose still to
Summer evening photo of the Memorial lit up at night
Beat the summer heat, on an evening stroll through the illuminated Field of Empty Chairs, the Gates of Time, and the Survivor Tree. All walkways are brightened to allow enjoyment of this peaceful time of day.
Snow covered Field of Empty Chairs
The Memorial becomes a silent place during the rare winter snow storms that blow through. The cold and quiet house a stillness made for reflection as one walks through the Field of Empty Chairs.
Bright Red Chinese Pastiche tree in the Rescuers' Orchard.
This Chinese Pastiche is located in the small orchard that was planted in recognition of the over 12,000 rescue workers who responded to the bombing. Its vibrant hues draw attention to the tremendous work these heroes accomplished.
Photos: National Park Service

About Oklahoma City National Memorial

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.

Quick Facts

State Oklahoma
Designation National Memorial
State Code OK
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Location & Map

Oklahoma City National Memorial is located in Oklahoma.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $18.00

Ticket prices are $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors 62+, $16 for Military with ID, and $15 for Students (Age 6 through college with ID). Children 5 and under are free. Group Rates are available. Free parking in Memorial garage with admission. Ticket sales end one hour before close.

Operating Hours

The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program

Getting There

The Memorial & Museum are located at 6th St. and Harvey Ave in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Contact & Address

Address Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
Phone 4056098859
Email OKCI_superintendent@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Monuments and Memorials Tragic Events Murders

Things To Do

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