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Oklahoma City Travel Tips

Having come into existence in just a few hours after announcement of official white settlement this once barren prairie land is now a hustling bustling commercial center. Oklahoma City offers a lot to its visitors who visit either for business or on a vacation trip.

Tip 1 - People who would like to experience Oklahoma from the famous Bricktown Canal can definitely opt for the Brick town Water Taxi that runs like a bus service through the day. The peak seasons are from April to October and all-day passes can be availed for as less as $8.00. Taxis leave every 15 minutes and are a real treat for those who wish to know about Oklahoma in an idyllic fashion.

Tip 2 - People interested in knowing what makes the world go round and who wish their kids to get a better understanding can always visit the Science Museum in Oklahoma. Right from Planetariums, aviation, space exploration to who dun its this museum has it all.

Tip 3 - Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma is home to more than a 1000 species of plants from each and every continent on the planet. One can see plants from deep Amazon forests to Central Africa and Asia. Programs include rain forest conservation, ecology and surviving in a rain forest.

Tip 4 - Anyone with a love for westerns and fascination for cowboys can head to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Visitors can experience American Cowboy, Rodeo and Native American galleries in addition to fine arms and museum of the Frontier West. There are more than 2000 works of art when it comes to the American West.

Tip 5 - Collections at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art house works of art from the colonial ages through the 60s. In addition to contemporary art they also feature European artists, photographer galleries and post war expression.
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Omniplex Science Museum

The Omniplex Science Museum is located in Oklahoma City. It houses the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, a number of specialized galleries and a dome theater. In the year 1958, the museum was started as the Kirkpatrick Planetarium. This was then moved to Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in the year 1962.

The Omniplex Science Museum was named in the year 1978. The Oklahoma Air and Space museum was added in 1980. The Kirkpatrick Gardens and Greenhouse came to be established in the year 1985 and in the year 1998. the Omnidome Theater was added. Omniplex came to be known as Science Museum Oklahoma in the year 2007. A travel to Oklahoma City will provide an opportunity to explore the museum.

Official Website of The Omniplex Science Museum

http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/

Since the change in name, the museum has been through a lot of reconstruction. Many new galleries and exhibits have been added to it. Today it is famous for being a destination for educational entertainment.

An Oklahoma City travel guide will list the things to be seen at the museum. Amongst them is the gallery that is known as the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum. It pays tribute to the technology and the art of photography and houses the world's biggest 'photo-mural' which is a laserscape of the Grand Canyon. The International Gymnastics Hall of Fame is built in the honor of gymnasts who have played a part in furthering gymnastics. It has medals, awards, sculptures, apparatus and a library.

The Red Earth Museum is dedicated to cultures and lifestyles of the Native Americans. It has on display pieces of artwork and artifacts depicting them. 'Destination Space' has unique space artifacts like the Apollo Command Module Mission Simulator.

A new addition, 'the Tinkering Garage' is a place where one gets to create own models using tools. The Planetarium is a window to outer space and a chance to explore its wonders. 'Science Live' gives an opportunity to demystify physics and chemistry. 'Gadget Trees' houses the world's largest spiral slide. A family can spend a night at the museum under 'The Bright Nights' program.

The Museum on wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Museum_Oklahoma

Reviews and Pictures of the Museum

http://www.mytravelguide.com/attractions/profile-66446405-United_States_Oklahoma_Oklahoma_City_Omniplex_Science_Museum.html

Omniplex Science Museum Address
2100 Northeast 52nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Contact:
Tel: (405) 602-6664
Email: N/A

Omniplex Science Museum Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ticket Information for the Omniplex Science Museum:
Prices may differ depending on choices of Exhibits and Dome Theater. For detailed tickets information, please call (405) 602-6664.
Parking is free.

Adults: $10.95
Children (3-12): $8.95
Seniors (64+): Free

Website: http://www.omniplex.org/

More on Oklahoma City Travel:
Oklahoma State Capitol
Quail Springs Mall
Nightlife
Resorts
National Softball Hall of Fame
Cowboy Hall Of Fame
Events & Festivals
Clubs & Fitness
National Memorial & Museum
Parks & Recreation
Crest Food
Sports & Activities
Cox Convention Center
Motels
Lloyd Noble Center
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