On Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will open its doors to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This milestone event is free and open to all. Whether you are a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, November 15 is the perfect day to discover what makes the Oklahoma History Center a place worth celebrating!

Since 2005, the Oklahoma History Center has connected visitors to the stories of our state. Now, it’s marking its 20th anniversary with a free public celebration.

This one-day event offers something for every history enthusiast or anyone curious about the people and stories that shaped Oklahoma. Guests can explore hands-on artifact carts, join guided tours led by staff and volunteers, and enjoy live historical interpreters throughout the museum galleries. Special programming will take place throughout the day.

The event will also feature the opening of a new exhibit in the Sam Noble Gallery:

Collect. Preserve. Share. 20 Years at the Oklahoma History Center This retrospective exhibit will be opening in conjunction with the 20 year anniversary of the Oklahoma History Center. It will show how the opening of the Oklahoma History Center in 2005 transformed the Oklahoma Historical Society’s ability to collect, preserve, and share the state’s history. Featuring current and former staff favorites, the exhibit will showcase meaningful acquisitions from the past twenty years and the expanded capacity, mission, and impact of the institution.