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Oklahoma City National Memorial: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Oklahoma City National Memorial is a National Memorial in Oklahoma that belongs to the U.S. National Park System[1]. NPS lists the outdoor memorial as open around the clock, while the museum needs a timed ticket that costs $18 for adults[2][3].

Entrance fees and passes

Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.

Fee or pass Price
Timed Entry Reservation - Location[4] $18

America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.

Pass Who can get it Price
Resident Annual Pass[5] US citizens and residents $80
Non-Resident Annual Pass[5] Non-US residents $250
Senior Annual Pass[5] US citizens and residents 62+ years old $20
Senior Lifetime Pass[5] US citizens and residents 62+ years old $80
Military Annual Pass[5] Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass[5] Gold Star Family members and veterans Free
Access Pass[5] US citizens and residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass[5] US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass[5] Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free

When to visit and hours

The outdoor memorial stays open around the clock every day of the year[2]. The museum has its own hours, and NPS points visitors to www.memorialmuseum.org for hours and tickets[6]. NPS says ticket sales end one hour before close[4]. For weather, NPS describes summers as very warm with averages in the mid to high 90s, so watch the heat index[7]. Spring can bring mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s, along with severe storms[7]. Winters are generally mild in the 30s and 40s, though the wind chill can be harsh, and NPS suggests being ready for gusting wind in any season[7].

Pets and dogs

The national NPS rule says pets, where allowed, must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, with service animals excepted[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the memorial before you bring a dog[8].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is Oklahoma City National Memorial free?
NPS says the outdoor memorial is free to access, but the museum requires a timed entry ticket[3]. The adult ticket is $18[3].
How much are museum tickets?
The NPS note lists $18 for adults, seniors 62+ and military with ID pay $16, and students with ID pay $15[4]. Children 5 and under are free[4].
What are the hours?
The outdoor memorial stays open around the clock every day of the year[2]. For museum hours and tickets, NPS refers visitors to www.memorialmuseum.org[6].
Are dogs allowed at Oklahoma City National Memorial?
The national rule says pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed, and they are not allowed in public buildings[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets[8].
Does the America the Beautiful pass cover entry?
NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80[5]. NPS says the pass covers entrance fees and standard amenity fees at federal recreation sites[5]. Check with the park whether it applies to museum tickets.

Facts and sources

  1. Oklahoma City National Memorial is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Memorial) in Oklahoma. National Park Service
  2. Operating hours, Oklahoma City National Memorial: Outdoor Symbolic Memorial: The Outdoor Symbolic Memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long. National Park Service
  3. Timed entry or reservation note from NPS (Reserve a timed ticket for the Memorial Museum): While the outdoor Memorial is free to access, the Museum requires a timed entry ticket. Adult tickets are $18. National Park Service
  4. Entrance fee, Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $18. National Park Service
  5. America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
  6. Operating hours, The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum: Please visit www.memorialmuseum.org for hours of operation and to purchase tickets. National Park Service
  7. NPS weather and seasons overview for Oklahoma City National Memorial. National Park Service
  8. National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.