The Oklahoma Military History Center is a hub of patriotism in Broken Arrow. Its collection of military artifacts is surpassed only by its collection of stories of patriotism and valor. Behind every weapon, uniform, or piece of memorabilia is the story of the person who used it in combat or in service of our nation.
The OKMHC is unique in Oklahoma in that it’s the only military museum in the state that
displays artifacts from all service branches as well as all of America’s wars from the War of
Independence to today. The Museum contains numerous artifacts that can be seen only at the
OKMHC or at only a few other museums. We recognize that people, not artifacts, make history.
Artifacts are the tools soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen use or the printed, photographic
and artistic expressions of their accomplishments. We bring history to life with a great many of
the artifacts by telling the personal stories of the veterans who owned or used them, whether
uniform, weapon, piece of equipment, photograph, war trophy, memorabilia or something else.
Numerous lithographs or prints as well as original art by notable artists, original photographs
and framed period newspapers and magazines are displayed on the walls of the Museum. We
display hundreds of superbly built models of military vehicles, aircraft and naval vessels as well
as several dioramas. Our special exhibits include Oklahoma’s American Indian veterans. The
Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45 th Infantry Division/Brigade, the 125 th Tactical Fighter
Squadron of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Women in World War II, POWs, the Holocaust,
Military Chaplains and more.