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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Memorial
Park State / Territory MembershipOklahoma
Current Alerts1
Visitor Centers0
Campgrounds0
Things To Do1

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Summers are very warm with temperatures averaging mid-high 90’s. Also, be mindful of the heat index. Spring weather brings mild temperatures, 60’s-70’s, but the ability to produce severe storms that could include heavy rains, strong winds, hail, and tornadoes. While winters are generally mild delivering temperatures in the 30’s and…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Oklahoma. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

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.

FridayAll Day
MondayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program

Current Alerts

Museum to Remain Open During Construction

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum, Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, and Book Store will remain open during the construction of Foreward - a new Chapter of the museum. Visitors will enter through a new entrance on the southwest corner of the building. A temporary Visitor Experience Center has been placed near the museum for visitors to purchase tickets and browse Memorial merchandise. For more information on Foreward, please visit http://www.memorialmuseum.com.

Getting There

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

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed AddressOklahoma City National Memorial, 620 N. Harvey Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
Phone4056098859
EmailOKCI_superintendent@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Monuments and MemorialsTragic EventsMurders

Things To Do

"Passport" Stamp

"Passport" Stamp

Oklahoma City National Memorial Passport Stamp

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.