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More Than 500 Exhibits at Science Museum Oklahoma
Our visitors can engage with both hands and minds nearly 390,000 square feet of interactive wonder. With over 500 exhibits designed to pique every curiosity, our museum invites families and visitors of all ages to experiment, tinker and explore. Each experience is crafted to spark imagination, deepen understanding, and make science an adventure you’ll remember long after your visit.
Science Museum Oklahoma stands out among museums across the country with more than 80% of our exhibits being made in-house.
Main Science Gallery
Step into the large Science Gallery full of hands-on activities that challenge your mind and delight your senses. Balance on two wheels in Segway Park, harness the power of a resonant pendulum, and uncover the surprising force needed to move heavy weights. Every discovery on this bustling floor brings science to life for visitors of all ages.
Finity
Marvel at Finity, a 25-foot-tall interactive sculpture by Tom Shannon, featuring mirrored polyhedrons that spin under your touch. Located in Founder’s Plaza, each shape reflects the Oklahoma sky as you push and pull to set the pieces in motion. Commissioned by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund to honor the legacy of the museum’s founder John Kirkpatrick, this striking installation combines art and science in a moment of shared wonder.
CurioCity
Get lost in the whimsical world of CurioCity, a 20,000-square-foot cityscape where learning meets play. Each neighborhood invites children to navigate obstacle courses, tell stories, try balancing acts, and explore musical instruments. Every corner sparks a little fun and a little teamwork along the way.
Sensory Space
Sponsored in part by Express Employment International, Sensory Space is a calm oasis tucked away from the museum’s buzz where bubble waterfalls, soft lighting and cozy seating invite guests to pause and recharge. Interactive tools like fidget toys, ear covers, story maps and gentle sensory panels help visitors of all ages and abilities self-regulate and find moments of peace.
Destination Space
Launch into exploration in Destination Space, a tribute to Oklahoma’s role in every phase of NASA’s history. Climb into a Mercury capsule simulator, handle real rocket engines, and uncover artifacts from the Apollo era. This galactic journey connects you to space history and the pioneering spirit of astronauts.
smART Space
Discover smART Space, a light-filled gallery that highlights the creative intersection of art and science. Explore thought-provoking installations that inspire new perspectives and celebrate the work of local and global artists– all in the name of science. Overlooking the atrium, this unique exhibit reminds you that art and science go hand in hand.
KidSpace
Small explorers will love KidSpace, where safe, hands-on stations ignite curiosity in little minds. Splash at the water table, climb aboard a real tractor and get creative with face painting. This playful environment is designed for young scientists to touch, play and discover the wonder of the world around them within a gated area.
Tinkering Garage
Roll up your sleeves in the Tinkering Garage, where art, engineering and technology collide in an ever-evolving workshop. Design and build your own creations with tools and materials that change monthly to fuel your imagination.
Eye on the Sky
Explore extreme Oklahoma weather in Eye On the Sky with a tornado simulator, cloud ring maker, and interactive weather studio. Try your hand as a forecaster and learn how meteorologists predict storms. This exhibit offers a thrilling look at the forces shaping our atmosphere.
Power Play
Test your strength and agility in Power Play with a rock wall, dash track, basketball jump, cycle simulator, and vertical jump and arm hang challenges. Compete in tug of war or measure your reflexes on interactive reaction games. This exhibit turns human physiology into a hands-on exploration of sport science.
Gardens
Step outside into The Gardens to explore native plants, aquaculture demonstrations, and permaculture storytelling. Wander through themed garden spaces, enjoy lawn games, and learn about sustainable practices. Seasonal programs bring fresh discoveries to every garden visit.
Light Minded
Step into Light Minded to explore the fascinating science of illumination. Witness glowing plasma tubes, freeze your shadow in vibrant colors and feel the energy of a Tesla coil. This gallery brightens your understanding of light with immersive experiments and unexpected visual surprises.
Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame
Honor the pioneers of flight and space in the Hall of Fame, featuring stories and artifacts of over 170 inductees. Learn how scientists, engineers and pilots shaped aviation and space exploration. This tribute gallery celebrates the people behind the machines that changed our world.
GadgetTrees
Climb into GadgetTrees, a giant tree house that reveals the power of simple machines through playful design. Slide down spirals, test pulleys, and ride Bernoulli’s Bicycle to see physics in action. This joyful exhibit turns everyday backyard tools into moments of discovery.
Big Game Theory
Play giant versions of classic strategy games in Big Game Theory, including oversized chess and checkers sets. Build domino masterpieces, test light patterns on a colossal peg board, and construct a towering arch to explore physics and design. Every challenge is a chance to strategize, collaborate, spread out, and learn through play.
Aviation Gallery
Soar through the history of flight in the Aviation Gallery, from Leonardo da Vinci’s early sketches to modern aircraft. Get up close to vintage planes, including a 1946 Stinson Voyager and a Mong Sport designed in Tulsa. This gallery celebrates aviation innovation and invites you to dream of the skies.
Energy Quest
Embark on an Energy Quest through time to trace how natural resources become the fuels of today. Examine glowing minerals, study core samples, and shape landscapes in an augmented reality sandbox. Interactive globes and immersive tunnels bring Earth’s dynamic history into your hands.
Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Science Museum Oklahoma is proud to host the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame an independent organization’s exhibit showcasing portraits, artwork, and videos celebrating the sport’s greatest legends. Visitors can explore memorabilia of Oklahoma Olympic icons like Nadia Comăneci, Bart Conner, and Shannon Miller, then head to the 3,000-square-foot activity zone to test their own skills on beginner-friendly mats, beams, and bars.
Mighty Mouth
Enter the Mighty Mouth exhibit to learn the science of dental health with oversized interactive jaws. Discover how your teeth work and why caring for them matters through playful hands-on activities. This exhibit makes oral science both fun and memorable.
Tiny Tracks
Travel back in time through Tiny Tracks, where a model train winds through detailed townscapes. Peek into vintage railway cars and artifacts, including a restored 1929 Pullman Parlor Car. This miniature world brings the golden age of rail travel to life in vivid detail.
Oceanarium
Dive into the Oceanarium to meet over fifty species of marine life in beautifully designed habitats. Observe coral reefs, watch starfish in motion, and chat with caretakers about feeding schedules. This underwater adventure brings the wonders of the sea safely to the shore.
Cycle Dynamics
Science Museum Oklahoma’s Cycle Dynamics exhibit takes you on a journey through the evolution of cycling with a remarkably extensive lineup of historic bicycles, from early Boneshakers to more modern vintage steel frames. The exhibit also features a faithful recreation of the Wright Brothers’ bicycle shop.
Navy Gallery
Our Navy Gallery spotlights naval history and Oklahoma’s deep ties through the service of founder John E. Kirkpatrick, a decorated naval officer. Visitors can admire detailed model naval ships and ring the authentic bell salvaged from the USS Oklahoma. This exhibit honors the legacy and heroism that continue to shape naval heritage.
Elemental Worlds
Step inside Elemental Worlds in smART Space and bring digital creatures to life on immersive screens. Draw and color animals that move through a 220-degree simulated forest, accompanied by ambient soundscapes. Creative technology and art merge to transport you into a living digital ecosystem.
Wunderkammer
Wunderkammer exhibit transports visitors into early cabinets of curiosity, revealing how collectors once gathered, cataloged, and showcased natural and artistic wonders. Arranged just as they were centuries ago, these unique, wondrous, and unexpected specimens celebrate the roots of museum science and the enduring spirit of discovery.
