45th Infantry Division Museum

The 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma Cityaction of the Thunderbirds in Sicily, Italy, France and
has been created to preserve and display the militaryGermany. The 45th Infantry Division had a strong
items relating to the history of the State ofpresence in World War II, serving 511 days and
Oklahoma. It seeks to create in the visitor a sense oftaking part in 8 campaigns. The Thunderbirds also
appreciation for the participation of Oklahoma and itsserved 429 days in the Korean War and participated
citizen soldiers in the lineage of the United States.in 4 campaigns. The exhibits in the Korean War
Consisting of a 27,000-square feet exhibit space andgallery are records of their activities from 1950 to
the 15 acre Thunderbird Park, the Museum creates an1953.
awareness of the contribution of Oklahoma to theThe Thunderbird Park is home to artillery and a wide
history of America and its National Defense.range of military vehicles including aircrafts, tanks and
The Museum's exhibits chronicle Oklahoma's militarypersonnel carriers. The Thunderbird Monument pays
history from 1541. With military vehicles, firearms,tribute to the members of the 45th Division who
uniforms and other exhibits on display, there's plentyserved in the Second World War and the Korean
to see and appreciate here. The Reaves Collection,War, and those who continue to serve in Oklahoma's
acquired in 1980, is one of the greatest collections ofNational Guard.
American military weapons in the country, containingOKC hotels offer their guests shuttle services to
vehicles, firearms and other artifacts dating from theimportant destinations in Oklahoma City; guests can
period of the revolutionary Vietnam War.be taken to the 45th Infantry Division Museum for
The World War II gallery's exhibits deal with thean informative tour.