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Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr www.okhistory.org
405-522-0765
As the history museum of the State of Oklahoma, the exhibits at this museum, many of them interactive, tell the story of the state, from early American Indians to the current day.
Sam Noble Museum
2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman www.samnoblemuseum.ou.edu
405-325-4712
2020 Remington Pl, Oklahoma City www.sciencemuseumok.org
405-602-6664
SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology 405-814-0006 10301 S Sunnylane Rd, Oklahoma City www.skeletonmuseum.com
Features a 7000-square-foot museum with 800 REAL specimens in natural poses and dioramas demonstrating how animals move and interact with their environments. Touch tables, scavenger hunts, videos and signage add to the educational fun for all ages.
Family Fun Outside OKC 867 Cooper Memorial Dr, Sulphur www.chickasawculturalcenter.com
580-772-5871
Showcases thousands of items representing the evolution of aviation and spaceflight, including a 10-story Titan II rocket, an Apollo Command & Service Module and space suits, including one worn by namesake Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford during the Apollo 10 mission. 32 Refuge Headquarters Rd, Indiahoma www.fws.gov/refuge/wichita_mountains/
Offers hiking, wildlife watching, fishing and more. A MetroFamily Family Favorite honoree.
Places to Swim Goldfish Swim School
Offers a wide variety of hands-on, science-focused galleries and shows. A MetroFamily Family Favorite honoree.
Chickasaw Cultural Center
3000 E Logan Rd, Weatherford www.staffordmuseum.org
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 580-429-3222
Located at the University of Oklahoma, this museum tells the story of over 500 million years of Oklahoma’s natural and cultural history. Permanent exhibits include the Hall of Ancient Life with the world’s largest Apatosaurus and the Hall of the People of Oklahoma among many others.
Science Museum Oklahoma
Stafford Air & Space Museum
580-622-7130
405-696-7500
10 NW 146th St, Edmond www.goldfishswimschool.com/programs/family-swim Although more known as a swimming lesson facility, Goldfish also offers Family Swim when the entire family can swim together. Contact them to find out when the next Family Swim time will be offered.
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center 1034 S Bryant Ave, Edmond www.pelicanbayaquatics.com
405-216-7649
Offers a variety of water play options for all ages including a splash pad, wading areas, slides and a climbing wall. A MetroFamily Family Favorite honoree.
White Water Bay
3908 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City www.whitewaterbay.com
405-943-9687
Serves as the cultural home of the Chickasaw Nation, with world-class exhibits, Anoli’ Theater, events throughout the year and more.
Offers more than 25 acres of water rides, slides and attractions. A MetroFamily Family Favorite honoree.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West 580-252-6692
YMCA OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY
1000 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan www.onthechisholmtrail.com
Enjoy the 4D movie, interactive zone and animals at this awardwinning attraction. It’s all designed to help visitors experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Chisholm Trail.
Multiple locations www.ymcaokc.org
Offers indoor pools at various branches. Features vary by location but the Edmond YMCA at Mitch Park offers an extensive swim facility complete with an Olympic sized pool, slides and a lazy river. Earlywine YMCA in S. OKC also offers a pool with kid-friendly fun. A MetroFamily Family Favorite honoree.
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Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum 405-382-0950 1714 OK-9, Seminole www.jasminemoran.com
Travel Destination
Offers 42,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space and a large outdoor play area. A MetroFamily Family Favorite honoree.
Hilton Anatole
Oklahoma WONDERtorium 308 W Franklin Ln, Stillwater www.okwondertorium.org
405-533-3333
Offers sixteen interactive exhibits for ages 0-12 along with field trips, group visits and museum rentals.
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2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX www.hiltonanatolehotel.com
214-748-1200
Offers a luxury resort stay with exclusive access to JadeWaters, the resort’s pool complex.
