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Oklahoma City National Memorial

The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995, killed 168 people, including 19 children, and injured more than 650. The memorial is a public/private partnership erected so that the American public can honor the memory of the victims, their families, the survivors, and their rescuers.

 
Remembrance Fence

Activities

Allow at least one and a half hours to visit the memorial grounds, ask questions, and attend any ranger talks offered.

If time allows, be sure to visit the memorial museum to learn more.
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American flag displayed on the side of the museum building

Memorial Museum

Immediately adjacent the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. The museum is dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial Junior Ranger Badge

Be a Junior Ranger

The Junior Ranger program helps children make a special connection with the Memorial. This activity is designed to help participating children feel a sense of hope and encouragement. Children learn through the program that many came together after the bombing to help overcome evil by committing acts of kindness and public service.
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Write to

PO Box 676
Oklahoma City, OK 73101

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(405) 609-8855

Fax

(405) 609-8863

Climate

The average annual temperature is 60 degrees with an average rainfall of 33.36 inches and an average snowfall of 9 inches per year. Coldest months are January thru March and the hottest month are July and August, with high humidity as well.
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The field of empty chairs  

Did You Know?
There are 168 empty “chairs” where the Alfred P. Murrah building once stood at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The 19 smaller chairs represent the children who were killed.
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Last Updated: April 24, 2009 at 11:49 EST