Oklahoma City Memorial Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will commemorate the Memorial Museum's 25th anniversary on February 19, 2026, marking a quarter century of honoring those killed, those who survived, and all who were changed forever by the events of April 19, 1995. The museum will offer free admission on that day thanks to Cox Communications as part of Cox Community Day, and visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a special Connect with Collections program featuring select artifacts from the Memorial Archives.

Why it matters

The Oklahoma City bombing was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, and the Memorial Museum has played a crucial role in preserving the stories and lessons of that day for the past 25 years. The free admission and special programming will allow more people to engage with and learn from the museum's powerful exhibits, personal artifacts, and firsthand accounts, ensuring the memory and impact of the tragedy continues to be felt by future generations.

The details

The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum was established in the wake of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. For the past 25 years, the museum has worked to honor the victims, survivors, and all those affected through its exhibits, educational programs, and community outreach efforts.

• The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum will commemorate its 25th anniversary on February 19, 2026.
• Admission will be free to the museum on February 19, 2026 thanks to sponsorship from Cox Communications.

What’s next

The museum will offer a special Connect with Collections program on February 19, 2026, featuring select artifacts from the Memorial Archives and offering deeper insight into the people, stories, and history preserved within the museum's collection.