OKLAHOMA CITY - ARTS & CULTURE

Bricktown Canal and Entertainment District

Sheridan Ave. & Mickey Mantle Dr.

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: (405) 236-8666

Once a busy warehouse area, Bricktown is Oklahoma City’s hottest entertainment and dining district. With dozens of restaurants, shopping, the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, Harkins Theatre and a generous helping of turn-of-the-century charm, Bricktown offers visitors a variety of activities in . Located just one block from the Ford Center, Bricktown is the place to be before and after games! Enjoy a stroll along the mile-long Bricktown Canal, take a cruise on a Water Taxi, or enjoy some tunes at the American Banjo Museum. There’s so much to do and see in Bricktown, you won’t want to miss it!

Civic Center Music Hall 201 North Walker Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Phone: (405) 297-2264 Carpenter Square Theatre is committed to entertain, educate and enrich the community with live, unedited theater. A unique blend of award-winning modern works, hilarious comedy classics and outlandish musicals make Carpenter Square Theatre Oklahoma City’s premier year-round live theater. The central downtown location of the theater makes a night at the theater easily accessible to downtown attractions and hotels. The theater also features a convenient cocktail bar and diverse art gallery.

Oklahoma City Museum of Art 415 Couch Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Phone: (405) 236-3100 The Oklahoma City Museum of Art, located in the heart of the downtown Arts District, has a permanent collection consisting of European and American art. The Special Exhibition Gallery offers visitors national and international exhibitions. The museum is home to the most comprehensive collection of Chihuly glass in the world, which includes the 55 ft. tall glass tower in the atrium. The Noble Theater screens independent, foreign and classic films. The Museum Café offers French-fusion cuisine amid the metropolitan ambiance of downtown. Open TU-SA, 10am-5pm; TH, 10am-9pm; SU noon-5pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 62+ and students, children 5 and under are free, and groups of 15 or more $7 each.

Paseo Arts District NW 30th and Dewey Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Phone: (405) 525-2688 The is Oklahoma City’s artists community, boasting 17 galleries/studios and over 60 artists, all within walking distance. This historic Spanish-style village also features restaurants, a coffee house, clothing boutique, unique gift shops and yoga studio. The Paseo Artists Association is the proud host of the Paseo Arts Festival held annually during Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy the First Friday Gallery Walk every month, rain or shine, on the first Friday of every month from 6-10 p.m. First Friday nights showcase the new work of studio owners or the work of guest artists, along with wine tasting and live music. Most galleries are open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 pm.

American Banjo Museum 9 E. Sheridan Oklahoma City, OK 73104 As the only museum of its type, the American Banjo Museum has the largest banjo collection on public display in the world – over 300 banjos. This one-of-a-kind attraction houses the most complete collection of manufactured 4-string banjos. Visitors can learn about the instrument through an extensive interactive banjo history exhibit and go back in time while dining in a replica of a vintage Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. A 60-seat performance theater provides live music year round. Open: T-SA: 11 am-6 pm; SU: 12 pm-5 pm Admission: Adults: $6; Seniors: $5; Children (6-17): $4; Children 5 & Under: Free

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

1700 NE 63rd Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Phone: (405) 478-2250

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum embodies the spirit, passion and grit symbolized by the American West. Through stunning art and splendid exhibitions, the Museum tells America’s story as it unfolds across the West. From fine art, pop culture and firearms to Native American objects, historical cowboy gear, shopping and dining, the Museum is a must-see destination.

Open daily: 10am-5pm. Admission: Adults: $12.50, Seniors (62+) & Students with current ID: $9.75, Children (4-12): $5.75, Members and children 3 & under: free. Group rates avaliable for groups of 15 or more with advance reservations.

Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory

100 Myriad Gardens

(corner of Reno and Robinson downtown)

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone: (405) 297-3995

Discover Oklahoma’s only downtown urban oasis. Just steps from Oklahoma City’s downtown business district, this living plant museum awakens your senses with bright blooms, bubbling brooks and lush foliage. Exciting changes are coming to the Gardens in 2010! Beginning April 30, the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory will close to undergo renovations that will significantly enhance the Gardens as a prime visitor destination in Oklahoma City.

Open M-SA: 9am-6pm, SU: Noon-6pm. Admission: Adults: $6, Students & Seniors: $5, Children 4-12: $3.

Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Gardens

2101 NE 50th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Phone: (405) 424-3344

With more than 2,100 of the world’s most exotic animals exhibited throughout 110 lushly planted acres, the Oklahoma City Zoo is one of the nation’s finest. Explore spectacular exhibits like Great EscApe, Cat Forest/Lion Overlook and the new Oklahoma Trails. Take a tour on the 1863 replica locomotive Centennial Choo Choo through the Zoo’s hoofed stock section or paddle around Zoo Lake in a two-person swan paddle boat. A day at the Zoo – a lifelong experience!

Open daily: 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children (3-11) and senior citizens, and free for Children 2 and under. Group rates available.

Science Museum Oklahoma

2100 NE 52nd Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Phone: (405) 602-6664

Science Museum Oklahoma, the state’s premier destination for family fun, houses over eight acres of hands-on science experiences with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts in the mix. With new exhibits, the excitement of live entertainment shows, one-of-a-kind IMAX film experiences and a newly renovated Science Floor, Science Museum Oklahoma rocks. From traveling beyond the Milky Way in the Planetarium Theater to witnessing live explosions in Science Live, the museum allows your inner-child to run wild. We firmly believe that an increase in science literacy leads to personal growth, which leads to community betterment, which leads to positive change in the fascinating and wonderful world around us. Come join the fun at Science Museum Oklahoma; you can’t afford to miss it!

Open M-F: 9am-5pm, SA: 9am-6pm, SU: 11am-6pm. General Admission and Dome Theater - Adults: $14.95 Seniors: $11.95 Children: $11.95 General Admission - Adults: $10.95 Seniors: $8.95 Children: $8.95 Group rates available. Dome Theater Only - Adults: $8.45 Seniors: $6.95 Children: $6.95.

Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum

13th Street and Shartel Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Phone: (405) 235-4458

Experience Oklahoma’s story through its people. Through high-tech, interactive exhibits, meet the famous and everyday Oklahomans who have shaped the history of our state, country and world. Get a unique look into the lives and accomplishments of Oklahomans like country music star Reba McEntire, aviation innovator Wiley Post and BMX biker Mat Hoffman.

Open TU-F: 9am-5pm; SA: 10am-5pm. Admission: Adults: $7, Seniors: $5, Students (6-17): $5, Children 5 and under: free. Group rates available.

Oklahoma History Center

2401 N Laird Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: (405) 522-0765

Discover Oklahoma’s unique American Indian heritage and intriguing modern-day history. The 215,000-square-foot is a testament to the indomitable spirit that built Oklahoma. Take in more than 200 inspiring multi-media and interactive Smithsonian quality exhibits that bring Oklahoma to life. Five state-of-the-art galleries are brimming with 2,000 artifacts covering more than 50 topics that tell the stories of Oklahoma and its people. On special exhibit through 2010, “Another Hot Oklahoma Night: A Rock & Roll Exhibit” explores the rock and roll artists, radio stations, personalities, venues and fans that have called Oklahoma home. Beyond the facts of each story, the exhibit details how growing up in Oklahoma affected the music.

Open M-SA: 10am-5pm. Admission: Adults: $5, Seniors 62+: $4, Students: $3, Children 5 and under: Free, Family/Dual: $15, Group Rate 10 or more: $4 each, OHS Members and OHC Patrons: Free, OMA, AAM, and Smithsonian Institute and Affiliate Member: $3.