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Visitor tip
Request a tour with one of the veteran docents or guides like Dennis - reviews highlight that actual veterans leading tours provide authentic storytelling, unexpected personal lessons (like flight simulator instruction), and deep historical knowledge that greatly enhances the experience
Visitor tip
Bring children ages 8+ and younger history enthusiasts - they will engage with interactive elements like the flight simulator, and the veteran staff are noted for actively engaging visitors of all ages with their favorite items and offering unexpected hands-on experiences
Visitor tip
Ask staff members about their favorite artifacts and exhibits when you arrive - reviews consistently mention that knowledgeable staff are always available to guide visitors to lesser-known items and provide context that enhances appreciation of the collection
Quick Facts
- Type
- Military History Museum
- Location
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Scope
- Only military museum in Oklahoma spanning every branch of service and every American conflict
- Collections
- Weapons, uniforms, memorabilia with soldier stories; special exhibits on American Indian veterans, 45th Infantry Division, Women in WWII, POWs
What visitors say
The collection of military artifacts from all eras of American military history is second to none. You'll definitely be amazed at some of the rare and unique things you'll see here. Best of all are the good people who run the place.…
Amazing museum! My girlfriend who is not a history buff like myself enjoyed a lot of the artifacts and the staff were always around the corner to answer questions and to show us some of their favorite items. I love how its actual…
I took with my 8 year old grandson we enjoyed our visit very much. The military veterans on hand added to our visit and a retired pilot even gave my grandson a lesson at the flight simulator. Now That was really nice and unexpected, My…
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Did You Know?
- Features specialized exhibits honoring Oklahoma's American Indian veterans, a unique focus that reflects the state's significant Native American military service history
- The museum's tours are conducted by actual military veterans, creating an authentic educational experience with firsthand historical perspectives
- Houses a flight simulator that is operated by volunteer retired pilots who provide hands-on demonstrations to visitors
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