Fall in Oklahoma can bring chilly temperatures and rainy forecasts, but whatever the skies are cooking up, Science Museum Oklahoma has the best indoor fun around. With Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks on the way, it’s the perfect place to gather the whole family, burn some energy, learn something new, and make a memory that doesn’t depend on the weather.
Room to Explore, Whatever Your Age
With 390,000 square feet and more than 500 exhibits, Science Museum Oklahoma is one of the largest science museums in the nation and has enough to fill a full day and enough to bring you back again. From toddlers to grandparents, the museum entertains all ages. If you haven’t visited before or it’s been a while, there’s always something you haven’t seen yet, and a different way to experience your favorites. Here’s a quick list of all Science Museum Oklahoma has to offer!
A Family Favorite: CurioCity
CurioCity is a 20,000-square-foot whimsical cityscape, the museum’s largest exhibit, and a go-to destination for families. Its eight themed neighborhoods tuck learning inside play, from the physics of how things move to creativity through art. Kids think they’re just having fun, but they happen to be learning, too.
Something for Every Curiosity
Wander through the museum and you’ll find:
- Science Gallery: features hands-on activities that challenge the mind and delight the senses.
- Power Play: human physiology turned into hands-on exploration.
- Light Minded: the science of illumination.
- Big Game Theory: the games we all love, but bigger.
- GadgetTrees: a giant tree house featuring the power of simple machines.
- Eye on the Sky: a hands-on look at Oklahoma weather.
- Destination Space: a journey through the history and science of space exploration.
- Energy Quest: minerals, landscapes and more examine Earth’s dynamic history.
- Delta Dental Mighty Mouth: dental science explored through newly-renovated, larger-than-life interactive jaws.
- smART Space: a gallery celebrating the connection of art and science.
- KidSpace: for the littlest explorers to touch, play and discover.
- Tinkering Garage: where art, engineering and technology collide.
- International Gymnastics Hall of Fame: showcases gymnastic legends and a 3,000-square-foot activity zone with beginner-Â Â Â friendly mats, beams and bars.
- Tiny Tracks: travel back in time with an expansive model train display and a restored 1929 Pullman Parlor Car.
- Navy Gallery: honors the legacy and heroism that shaped naval history.
- Cycle Dynamic: journey through the evolution of cycling.
- Oceanarium: features over 50 species of marine life and newly expanded interactives.
- Wonderkammer: a collective of natural and artistic wonders.
- The Gardens: if it’s clear skies, take a stroll in this themed garden space with native plants, lawn games and special demonstrations.
A Planetarium like no other
The Love’s Planetarium is among the most advanced in the country, with a hybrid technology that creates an immersive dome experience. In a state that produces so many astronauts, this isn’t just a show — it’s an interactive experience where guests can ask questions, request stops in the universe, and participate in their own cosmic adventure. With live presentations like Beyond Our Horizon and the rotating Planetarium Spotlight series, no two visits are ever the same.
A Calm Place to Recharge
Big days can mean big feelings, and crowds can be a lot. Science Museum Oklahoma’s Sensory Space, sponsored in part by Express Employment International, offers a quiet retreat for visitors of all ages and abilities. Soft lighting and cozy seating create a peaceful setting, while fidget toys, ear covers, a story map and gentle sensory panels help guests self-regulate and take a moment of calm before jumping back in.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re looking for a Thanksgiving break outing or a way to keep the kids busy between Christmas and New Years, Science Museum Oklahoma is ready for you, rain or shine. Learn more sciencemuseumok.org.
