45th Infantry Division Museum

This place is really cool!
My Husband and I loved it! We walked around and took a ton of pictures. It was so interesting and very well laid out. The guide was very knowledgeable and even pointed out some items that were also Texas related.

Great (free) museum focusing on military history. It is somewhat small in size and the exhibits are dated yet well kept. I most enjoyed the exhibit centered around cartoonist Bill Mauldin, but there is a huge range of artifacts and information here. If you wish to bring younger children, I’d advise thinking twice unless they have a special interest in military stuff. Some areas feature graphic images of Holocaust and other atrocities. There’s a nice collection of military vehicles and small aircraft on the grounds. Even with its small size and older building, I saw several nods toward better accessibility for disabled veterans and civilians. Impressive overall, even without modern flash and dazzle.

Very nice museum with lots to look at inside and outside. My wife and I took our two kids there while in OKC. The volunteers were great and explained everything about the museum– you can tell they really care.

I’ve taken my boys here several times and they never get tired of it. There is so much history here and no book can teach you more. There are several displays from the Revolutionary War to current conflicts. There is plenty of parking and it’s free. They do accept donations at the front. There is a gift shop of course.

I was impressed with my visit. This is a very nice museum with many interesting artifacts and displays of not only the 45^th division but other military items of interest. Helpful curators make the experience a learning one. Also check out the outdoor static displays. This is a 4 star museum but I am giving it 5 stars because on top of everything else that I have mentioned the admission is free. The museum is owned by the state of Oklahoma. They do accept donations. :)

hands down, this IS the best military museum i have ever had the privilege of visiting. i was simply amazed at their displays both outside and inside, way too much to mention. this museum ROCKS! hats off to the brave soldiers who courageously fought. big thanks and appreciation go out to the people who preserve this amazing history… we will never forget those heroes who put their life on the line for this great country!

What a musuem — Free — awesome — full of military history
This was a great experience, and a fantastic collection of military items… I think one trip is just not enough for a place like this… what a fantastic place to bring your children and teach them about history, while spending nothing in the process… from the field in the front filled with tanks and airplanes, to the exhibits inside, this is a top notch must see event in Oklahoma City. This museum houses a HUGE collection of guns, starting back before World War 1 and going up to modern days and the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is also a wonderful chapel where you can stop and say a prayer. There is a frightful collection on the freeing of the Dachau prison camp during WW2 where the 45^th partook in the liberation of the camp to find hundreds of dead victims and there are pictures of dead nazis killed in the attack… something not worth missing yet will leave you remembering the victims for life. There is also a unique collection of Adolf Hitlers belongings which has been assembled as well. The museum is very large and I am sure you can not really appreciate everything on one trip. This is not only education, but exciting, sad and ultimately intersting… a fantastic trip in OKC, a must see enhibit!

One of the best military museums I’ve been to. Extremely large outdoor display of armored vehicles, artillery, and helicopters. Inside is a very comprehensive look at the 45^th Division’s history, with huge amounts of photos, and a nice display of Bill Mauldin’s «Up Front» cartoons.

This is a field trip everyone should take. The collection is extensive. The comics are great. Excellent grounds. To see a bit of history and Oklahoma connections especially to WWII this is a great place to visit.