Tiles with hand prints and chalkboards set into the ground for children. Photo: NPS photo

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial · Oklahoma

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995.

  • LocationOklahoma City, OK
  • Entrance $18 timed entry reservation - location
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now72°F Moderate or heavy rain shower
  • Alerts 1 active alert

Overview

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.

Topics
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Murders
  • Tragic Events
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 — NPS photo

Alerts (1)

InformationMuseum to Remain Open During Construction The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum, Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, and Book Store will remain open during the constr… Read more

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.

Things to Do

1 experience from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.

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Activities in the park

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Oklahoma City National Memorial: Outdoor Symbolic Memorial

Hours by area (2)
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial: Outdoor Symbolic MemorialOpen 24 hours, daily

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

  • The Oklahoma City National Memorial MuseumToday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Please visit www.memorialmuseum.org for hours of operation and to purchase tickets.

    Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday12:00PM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

  • $18Timed Entry Reservation - Location
Fee details
  • Timed Entry Reservation - Location$18

    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.

Address

Oklahoma City National Memorial, 620 N. Harvey Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Weather & conditions

72°F
Moderate or heavy rain shower · feels like 78°
  • Today 81° 71°
    Light rain shower
    89% rain
  • Tomorrow 72° 58°
    Light rain shower
    91% rain
  • Friday 59° 50°
    Overcast
    13% rain

Updated 3 hr ago

What to expect by season

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 40’s, the wind chill can be brutal. No matter the season you are planning to visit, be prepared for the winds to be gusting.

Upcoming Events

2 coming up
  • Christmas Day Closure

    Dec 25, 2026 · through Dec 25 Oklahoma City National Memorial

  • New Year's Day Closure

    Jan 1, 2027 · Oklahoma City National Memorial

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Getting There

Oklahoma City National Memorial, 620 N. Harvey Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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

Mailing address: Oklahoma City National Memorial NPS Office, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-0676

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