Explore the Museum

Wild Weather

Learn the science behind the storm in Wild Weather this summer! Explore the powerful and unpredictable forces of severe weather, its connection to climate change, learn about emerging technologies, forecasting techniques and much more. Educational, eye-opening and fun, Wild Weather has something for everyone to discover. Learn more >>

Wild Weather is at SMO through Labor Day 2019 and is included with general admission. Wild Weather is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada in association with Ontario Science Centre.

Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage

Dyslexia affects as much as 4% of the world's population and often goes undiagnosed. Although dyslexia is labeled as a learning disability, it can also be seen as a different way of thinking — it changes the way millions of people read and process information. Explore the successes of those who think and thought outside the box when faced with the challenges of dyslexia, see the art of contemporary artists who have dyslexia, learn about some of the tools and resources for diagnosis and pathways to success, and even get hands-on with brain games! “Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage” is open through July 14, 2019.

CurioCity

Get lost in this bustling, 20,000-square-foot city! Pronounced like "curiosity," in CurioCity's eight whimsical neighborhoods children are exposed to science through a number of interactive activities that encourage learning through play. Whether it’s storytelling, navigating obstacles, playing instruments or balancing a tightrope, there are plenty of ways to explore. Enjoy your stay in CurioCity!

Life Imagined: The Art and Science of Automata

Take a whimsical tour of mechanical creations from 1850 to modern day in “Life Imagined – The Art and Science of Automata"! From the Greek word automatos, meaning “moves on its own,” automata are the first complex machines produced by man. From objects of entertainment and awe, automata became the foundation for advancements in industrial robotics. The exhibition features 41 works by 15 artists from around the world and a number of pieces on loan from the Guinness Collection of Automata courtesy of the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey. Open through Sept. 29, 2019.

Kirkpatrick Planetarium

Visit the newly-upgraded Kirkpatrick Planetarium at Science Museum Oklahoma! With multiple movies and live shows daily, visitors to the Kirkpatrick Planetarium can spend the day exploring the cosmos. Always wanted to know more about Jupiter? Ever wondered how stars are born? Our astronomy experts are on hand to be your guide and answer all of your questions! Check out this week's shows and showtimes, and please note that the planetarium is closed for routine maintenance the first Monday of each month.

Light Minded

Step into the dark and explore the science of light! In Light Minded, experience the shocking beauty of the plasma tube, freeze time with the Shadow Stopper, marvel at the power of the Tesla Coil, see how strobe lights play on piano strings, snap your shadow in three colors, see your body's heat patterns in living color with an infrared camera, and much more. This brilliant gallery will leave you enlightened!

Red Dirt Dinos: An Oklahoma Dinosaur Adventure

Get ready for the ultimate Oklahoma dinosaur adventure! The region’s largest Cretaceous carnivore and an herbivore that called southeastern Oklahoma’s Atoka County home are among the animatronic dinosaurs at the center of Red Dirt Dinos. Created for the Oklahoma Museum Network and funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, Red Dirt Dinos features three dinosaurs that once roamed Oklahoma along with the science used by paleontologists to unearth the secrets of these great giants. Open through Labor Day 2019.

Science Floor

The Science Floor is the heart of the museum, with hundreds of activities to teach, entertain and astound our guests. Learn to drive on two wheels in the Segway Park, effortlessly move a 400-pound weight with the Resonant Pendulum, and much more! The Science Floor is all things science. Experience all the activities during your visit, and the chances of having a scientist in the family may increase dramatically!

Tinkering Garage

In the Tinkering Garage, explore how engineering, art and technology collide. This exhibit puts the “fun” in science fundamentals. See where your creativity takes you as you design, create, invent and experiment in this all-ages, hands-on workshop. Activities in the Tinkering Garage change monthly — the only limit is your imagination!

Destination Space

What is the only state that can claim astronaut participation in every phase of NASA’s space program? It's Oklahoma! Come explore Destination Space for an introduction to all things space and exploration. Here, you’ll train like the professionals do. After learning to work and live in space and blasting off on an actual mission in the Mercury Simulator, you’ll be on your way to becoming an official astronaut.

KidSpace

Designed for little hands and fresh minds, Kid Space proves that there is no such thing as being too young for science! Your little scientist can experiment at our water table, explore SMO's fire station, climb aboard a tractor, paint their face, and more in a safe and secure environment. Touch, play, learn and explore at stations and exhibits specifically targeted to engaging young minds.

Gardens

The Gardens at Science Museum Oklahoma are made up of native and Oklahoma-proven plants and include numerous gardens, an aquaculture and permaculture demonstrations, a hobby greenhouse, lawn games and garden-specific programming throughout the year like SMO's "What's Growing On?" program. Learn more about our gardens >>

Aviation

Fly through the evolution of aviation, from Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings to modern aircraft in this exhibit. Explore the history and artifacts of famed Oklahoma aviator Wiley Post as you view one of the nation’s premier collections of vintage aircraft. These life-sized artifacts will send your imagination soaring as you get up close and personal with 1946 Stinson Voyager and a mint condition Mong Sport, designed by Tulsa’s own Ralph Mong in the 1950s.

Mind Games

Is it real or just an illusion? Can your eyes really play tricks on you? Challenge the fine line between perception and reality as you explore a world of mind-blowing optical illusions in Mind Games. You won’t believe your eyes!

GadgetTrees

Wood you like to know a secret? You see a giant two-story tree house, a massive spiral slide, pulleys and other backyard staples — we see simple machines at work during play! Simple machines affect your life on a daily basis, whether you realize it or not. Hop on Bernoulli's Bicycle for a ride, make clouds shimmer with air cannons, see how high you can make a ball fly with force and air, and more — it's a learning experience you'll never forget.

Tiny Tracks

Step back in history to a time when the world rode the rails in Tiny Tracks. This exhibit features an M.G. Pinky Martin model train snaking through 1,000 square feet of town and countryside, a collection of railway artifacts, and the museum's fully-restored 1929 Pullman Parlor Car. Peer through the windows for a glimpse of how people traveled in style during the 20th century!

Eye on the Sky

Learn about Oklahoma's extreme weather, step into a tornado simulator, try your hand at being a weather forecaster in the Select a Sky weather studio, make cloud rings and fog, and beyond! Eye on the Sky will take you on a journey through the atmosphere.

Oceanarium

Look into the deep sea — what do you see? The museum's Oceanarium has more than 50 unique kinds of ocean life — you'll get an up-close look at the world under the sea from coral to clownfish, sea urchins to anemones, starfish to sea snails and beyond — all without the need for SCUBA gear. Can you find Nemo? What about Dory?

Big Game Theory

In Big Game Theory, explore large-scale versions of classic board games of strategy like chess and checkers, design patterns and play with light on SMO's oversized light bright, play with potential energy as you line up dominoes, explore engineering with giant Jenga, get hands-on with physics as you build an enormous catenary arch, and more. Big Game Theory is located on the museum's second floor.

Power Play

Test your speed, strength, stamina, balance, and reaction time as you explore the science of sport, human physiology, and the power of the human body! Power Play features several interactive elements and physical challenges including a rock wall, a two-person, 50-foot dash course, a tug of war and climbing wall, a vertical jump and more.