OKLAHOMA CITY — The public is invited to celebrate 20 years of the Oklahoma History Center with an open house event on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, this event is the perfect day to discover what makes the Oklahoma History Center a place worth celebrating!
Since opening to the public in November 2005, the Oklahoma History Center has connected visitors to the stories of our state through 215,000 square feet of exhibits, archives and public spaces. Today it continues to offer something for every history enthusiast or anyone curious about the people and stories that shaped Oklahoma.
At the one-day event, guests can explore hands-on artifact carts, join guided tours led by staff and volunteers and listen to historical interpreters throughout the museum galleries. Special programming will take place throughout the day. The event will also feature the opening of a new exhibit in the Oklahoma History Center’s Sam Noble Gallery, which speaks to the heart of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s mission. The exhibit, “Collect. Preserve. Share. 20 Years at the Oklahoma History Center,” will showcase meaningful acquisitions from the past 20 years and the institution’s expanded capacity, mission and impact.
Admission is free to everyone on the day of the event. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma History Center is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.