National Governors Association Summer Meeting 

July 30 - August 1, 2026

Oklahoma City welcomes you to the Modern Frontier! Discover contemporary art and Native American culture, neighborhoods and districts with unique personalities, thriving local restaurants and craft breweries, national sports and family entertainment, outdoor adventures and a flourishing live music scene. Oklahoma City embodies the Modern Frontier with its enterprising nature, approachable atmosphere, collaborative community and resilient spirit. It’s a kind and open environment that embraces diversity. Get ready to fall in love with what OKC has to offer!

Attraction Discounts

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, family attendees are invited to visit the below attractions as general admission visitors during hours of operation. NGA will cover the cost of admission for visitors who attend on their own, but NGA will not provide transportation. NGA meeting credentials will not be needed for admission. Attendees will use the links below and follow the instructions provided to obtain complimentary tickets to enter the attraction.

Please use the links below for ticketing.

• National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Visit National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum online ticket site for complimentary admission. Choose a date, quantity of tickets and click through the prompts. No discount code is needed.

• Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum: Visit OKC National Memorial & Museum's online ticket site for complimentary admission. The code is:  NGA2026. It can be entered at checkout for online ticketing and will auto apply the discount. If anyone walks up and says they are with NGA, the discount can also be applied at the admissions counter.

• Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden: Visit OKC Zoo’s online ticket site for complimentary admission. The code NGAZOO26 can be entered at checkout for online ticketing and will auto apply the discount. The guest/purchaser will receive a QR code to scan at the Zoo’s turnstiles for entry into the park. Email confirmations for tickets will come from the Oklahoma City Zoo. 

• Oklahoma State Capitol: Discover the Oklahoma State Capitol after its $275 million renovation, now home to one of the country’s largest art collections inside a working capitol building. New pieces celebrate Native American, Western, cultural and civic heritage. Visit weekdays 8 am to 5 pm or Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. No reservations are needed to visit, and admission is free. All visitors must enter the building using the southeast entrance. 

• Riversport: Visit Riversport's ePartner site for complimentary admission. The password is: epasspartner2026

• Science Museum Oklahoma: Visit Science Museum Oklahoma’s online ticket site for complimentary admission. Choose a date, quantity of tickets and select “check out”. Click “redeem now” under the discount box, the code is: GOVERNORS