Weekend features free programming for military members and family
OKLAHOMA CITY (October 15, 2026) — The Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA) is proud to continue its Military Appreciation Weekends in collaboration with the United Service Organizations (USO) this November.
This weekend-long event aligns with OKCMOA’s mission “to enrich lives through the visual arts” with the USO’s mission “to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families,” providing days where service members, veterans, and their families can experience all the Museum has to offer free of charge.
“The USO is immensely grateful to the partnership of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in support of our nation’s military service members and their families. With the unwavering support of patriotic communities and companies, like the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the USO can deliver impactful programs and services designed to strengthen the well-being of our military community – completely free of charge,” said Jennifer Waters, Area Director, USO Oklahoma. “The USO and Oklahoma City Museum of Art are making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of the people serving and their families, ensuring they receive the appreciation they deserve.”
Programming for the fall weekend can be found below. Full details for the remaining programs—in February and April—will be published at a later date.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Card-Making Station
10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Open to the public
As part of our commitment to fostering a sense of community, visitors to the Museum will have the meaningful opportunity to create “thank you for your service” cards. These heartfelt messages will be sent to our brave service members who are deployed overseas, allowing our visitors to contribute to their well-being and show their support directly.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Open from 12 to 5 p.m.
Drop-In Art in Founders’ Hall
12-3 pm | Open to the public
As part of our commitment to fostering a sense of community, visitors to the Museum will have the meaningful opportunity to create “thank you for your service” cards. These heartfelt messages will be sent to our brave service members who are deployed overseas, allowing our visitors to contribute to their well-being and show their support directly.
Storytime in the Galleries
1-3 pm | Open to the public
Listen to a story and explore the art on view in the galleries.
This Military Appreciation Weekend is generously presented by Boeing. Additional support is provided by Frank D. Hill and Virginia A. Meade. For more information, including ways to help support this important initiative, please visit okcmoa.com or contact OKCMOA’s Co-Interim Director and Director of Education and Visitor Experience Bryon Chambers at bchambers@okcmoa.com or Director of Institutional Advancement Jillian Coker at jcoker@okcmoa.com.
