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Visit the sacred site of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and learn about the symbolic elements and significance of the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial. See the Field of Empty Chairs, the Survivor Tree, the Reflecting Pool, the Gates of Time and more.
- Their Stories
More than 600 survived the blast – their names are etched on...
- The Survivor Tree
The Survivor Tree is an American elm tree in the heart of...
- Collections & Archives
The Memorial Archives came into being in the fall of 1995....
- Events
2024 STEM Summer Series – Environmental Science. This...
- News
Stay up to date on what’s happening at the Oklahoma City...
- Contact Us
Street Address Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 620...
- Press Room
The stories from the Oklahoma City bombing, the construction...
- Museum
The Memorial Museum takes you step by step through the...
- Their Stories
The Oklahoma City National Memorial is a memorial site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, that honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995.
- Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on April 19, 1995, a Ryder rental truck exploded with terrifying force in front of the nine-story Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City.
- Timothy McVeigh. A massive hunt for the bombing suspects ensued, and on April 21 an eyewitness description led authorities to charge Timothy McVeigh, a former U.S. Army soldier, in the case.
- Domestic Terrorists Behind the Oklahoma City Bombing. While still in his teens, McVeigh, who was raised in western New York, acquired a penchant for guns and began honing survivalist skills he believed would be necessary in the event of a Cold War showdown with the Soviet Union.
- McVeigh and Nichols Sentenced. On June 2, 1997, McVeigh was convicted on all 11 counts against him, and on August 14 the death penalty was formally imposed.
Mar 5, 2024 · The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building once stood, capturing and preserving forever the place and events that changed the world.
Experience the story of the 1995 bombing and its impact on the city and the nation through interactive exhibits, galleries and theaters. Learn about upcoming events, field trips, news and more at the Memorial and Museum.
Learn about the symbolic elements of the memorial grounds that honor the victims, survivors, rescuers, and those changed by the 1995 bombing. Explore the outdoor memorial map, the museum, and the children's area.
The Memorial Museum takes you step by step through the events of April 19, 1995 – as well as the dramatic response and relentless pursuit of justice.
