This museum was exceptionally laid out and filled with interactive experiences. Actual video, audio and artifacts make that tragic day of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building real to those of us not in OK City on that date. Coverage of the McVey trial period was extensively documented, as well. The actual get-away car resides there in the museum, as well as numerous other interesting pieces used as trial evidence. Individual computer kiosks honor groups of people present on that day, such as Those who Died, Those who Survived, First Responders, etc, and allow you to scroll through and learn of each individual’s personal experience. Each individual who died as a result of the bombing is touchingly memorialized, both inside and outside of the museum.
Outside and next to the museum is the actual bombing site. It has been beautifully redesigned and landscaped. The former site is now a peaceful and beautiful park-like memorial with each different area created for a specific reason.
A brochure indicated that one could complete the museum visit in 1-2 hours. I was there for over 3 hours and wasn’t able to read everything, so if you’re a history buff or one who likes to devour every written word in a museum, it’s doubtful you’ll want to leave in two hours!
I think every American should stop and visit this museum if ever the opportunity presents.