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Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

620 N. Harvey Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102
888-542-4673
5.0 of 5 stars 269 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Visitors to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum experience the horror of the April 19, 1995... more »
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Edmond, Oklahoma
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Somber but beautiful. People walk quietly through in a reverent mood. The 168 chairs are graphic and heart breaking.

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Nocona, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Subtle, simple, and respectful. A perfect tribute to the men, women, and children that were lost that day.

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Zagreb, Croatia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Yes, it cost a few dollars, but it does to the Museum. I was little when this happened. i've been here twice, it is located in a building that was right next door to the federal building. now the area the building was on, is now a memorial. the lives that were lost are represented by chairs. the Museum, has... More

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Deerfield, Wisconsin
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We visited the OKC National Memorial very early in the morning, sunny & cool weather. There were only a few others wandering around the chairs and near the reflection pool. It was very quiet and the sense of saddness is felt through out the crowd, which isn't a bad thing, in my opinion. The Memorial is beautiful, the statue of... More

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Pikeville, Kentucky
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is a touching reminder of a painful moment in American history. It's thoughtfully designed and presented. I would highly recommend to all. I wish I would have visited at dawn or dusk to see the chairs lit up and the sun rise/set on the reflection pool.

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Charlottetown, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

In so many ways it enabled you to experience the fear, confusion and horror of this terrible tragedy. I had read about it but being there sealed it in my memory forever. The poor little babies who lost their lives..... The reflecting pool and field of empty chairs is a beautiful tribute.

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McKinney, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

looking at the wall that's left from the explosion makes u think and feel the sadness of what happened almost 20 yrs ago. so glad that we went and visit and see it in person. learned a lot, very sad but worth visiting.

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Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Very eye opening & sobering visit that reminded me why we must never forget those lost to terrorists who will stop at nothing to attempt to instill fear in America. God Bless America & our Service Men & Women providing Freedom to us ALL tonight!

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Tishomingo, Oklahoma
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This memorial and museum is difficult to describe. It is both beautiful and emotionally moving. The grounds are gorgeous and set the tone for the indoor portion of the memorial. It is a must see for native Oklahomans and tourists alike. Even though the memorial has been erected due to a tragic event, you leave with a sense of the... More

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Dallas, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

there are 4 main areas in the memorial: 1. the two gateway entrances with a reflecting pool sandwiched between them, 2. a grassed area with 168 bronze chairs marked with the names of those perished; and an elevated courtyard houses the Survivor Tree, an American Elm tree that is the sole surviving tree at the parking lot adjacent to the... More

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