Located in the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art offers you an engaging cultural experience in Oklahoma City. Whether you are an art lover or a casual visitor, you will find plenty to discover.
The museum houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Chihuly glass, anchored by the impressive 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower standing in the atrium. Beyond the glasswork, you can explore original selections from the permanent collection alongside a cycle of traveling special exhibitions. Tracing its origins back to early art groups and a WPA Experimental Gallery, the modern institution opened in March 2002 and welcomes over 125,000 visitors annually.
To enrich your visit, you can catch a screening at the theater, which shows a weekly lineup of foreign, independent, and classic films. You can also take advantage of educational opportunities, dine at the on-site restaurant, or pick up a souvenir at the Museum Store. From striking fine art to international cinema, a visit to this destination provides a memorable, creative stop for your Oklahoma City itinerary.
What to see at Oklahoma City Museum of Art
- The 55-foot Eleanor Blake Kirkpatrick Memorial Tower in the atrium
- A comprehensive world-class collection of Chihuly glass
- In-house theater showcasing foreign, independent, and classic films
- Rotating cycle of traveling special exhibitions and permanent art collections
Visiting tips
Plan to catch a film screening at the museum's theater, which offers a weekly rotating selection of classic, foreign, and independent titles.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Flexible
How to get there & what’s nearby
Oklahoma City Museum of Art is easy to reach on Oklahoma City’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Oklahoma City National Memorial and Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Oklahoma City travel guide.
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