Military History Museum, Oklahoma, United States
5.0 (30 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #3 in Broken Arrow Speciality Museums
Fantastic museum
Great museum--so much stuff to see and learn. We didn't have enough time due to another engagement so we will come back. It's very well set up and the pattern flows smoothly through the building. The best part (and the reason to come back) are the veterans who volunteer and give guided tours. The knowledge and passion and friendliness make the visit well worth the minimal charge to get in the door.
Address
112 N Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012-3937
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Website
http://OKMHM.org
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:10
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5.0 based on (30 reviews)
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5Teri R 5:00 PM Mar 25, 2015
Entertaining way to learn about US Military History!
This is a new museum in the Rose District in Broken Arrow, OK. It is the collection of a retired Colonel who served in World War II. It is a cozy museum with exhibits that are logically arranged from early conflicts to the most current one. There are items such as snow boots made from rope that were worn in WWII and uniforms, posters, weapons and a film. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and provide information that is not found in the history books. The entry fee for adults is $5 and children under 18 are free and since this is a nonprofit organization, really helps keep the museum up to date. Out in the north courtyard are bricks with names of soldiers and dates of their service, along with flags from all the branches of service. It's a great place to go to see history and feel how special our Military service men and women are for their service.
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5BRENT W 5:00 PM Sep 4, 2018
Veterans will especially have their memories stirred when visiting this very thorough museum
This museum provides a comprehensive review of American military history from the Revolution through the most recent actions in the Middle East. Additionally, displays of allied and enemy powers military equipment and uniforms for WW1, WW2, and Vietnam are provided. My dad who fought in Korean and Vietnam was really soaking this up, and began to tell stories of his time in those conflicts. The docent who accompanied us had some great stories to tell, including his own service as a fighter jet crew chief. I also had a few memories from my 12 years in the Army National Guard as a medic - seeing some unit patches, etc. from units I had been part of. A very interesting exhibit for the code talkers of Native Americans like the Choctaw has been added. I knew that the Navajo were used, but so were some other tribes. I enjoyed the visit more watching my elderly dad have his memories revived than I did just to see the exhibits, though these were interesting to me as well. This would be a good history lesson for kids who are old enough to understand what wars are about so that they understand that our freedom came at a steep cost to so many who have paid a great price for it.
