Today, February 19, we honor a significant milestone: 25 years since the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum first opened its doors to the public in 2001. The Museum was formally dedicated on this day by then President George W. Bush, following the dedication of the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial the previous year on April 19, 2000.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial was created to remember the 168 people killed, those who survived, and all who were forever changed by the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building – the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history at the time.
After the attack, a community-led effort – driven by families, survivors, rescuers, and local leaders – shaped the vision for a place that would honor those killed, while inspiring hope and resilience for future generations. The Museum brings visitors through the story of April 19, 1995, and the extraordinary response that followed. Exhibits preserve artifacts, personal stories, investigative records, and powerful lessons about the impact of violence and the strength of community.
For 25 years, the Museum has served as a place of learning, remembrance, and reflection, ensuring that the legacy of that day, and the incredible resilience that followed, continues to teach and inspire visitors from around the world.
In honor of this 25th anniversary, admission to the Museum is FREE on February 19, 2026, thanks to the generous support of Cox Communications as part of Cox Community Day. We invite everyone – whether you are learning the story for the first time or returning to reflect – to experience the Memorial and Museum and honor this important place in our shared history.
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