Oklahoma History Center Plans Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Ghost Stories for Families on October 29

The Oklahoma City museum will open after hours for costumes, crafts and trick-or-treating, with activities included in admission.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Oklahoma History Center Museum will hold an after-hours Halloween event on October 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Activities include a gallery scavenger hunt, crafts, candlelit ghost stories and trick-or-treat candy.
• Activities are included with paid admission; Oklahoma Historical Society members enter free.
• Registration is not required; the museum is at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Families visiting Oklahoma City ahead of Halloween can explore the Oklahoma History Center Museum after its regular closing time on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when the museum will host an evening of costume-friendly activities from 5 to 7 p.m.

The event, listed on the Oklahoma Historical Society’s calendar as Open House: Haunt the Museum, combines a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt through museum galleries with hands-on spooky crafts and ghost stories. Living history presenters will share candlelit tales in the Chesapeake Event Center, while visitors can collect Halloween candy before leaving.

Unlike a conventional daytime museum visit, the two-hour program offers children and accompanying adults a chance to experience the galleries in a seasonal setting. Families are encouraged to wear costumes, although the museum’s announcement does not specify a costume requirement.

Admission and planning a visit

All announced Halloween activities are included with paid museum admission; Oklahoma Historical Society members enter free. No advance registration is needed. Admission prices and group rates are available through the museum’s official visitor information or by calling 405-522-0765.

The Oklahoma History Center Museum is at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its usual public opening hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., whereas this Halloween program runs separately from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 29.

The museum is part of the Oklahoma Historical Society, which was founded in 1893 and operates historic sites, museums and educational resources across the state. The History Center explores subjects including Oklahoma’s Native cultures, pioneer history, aviation and commerce; it is a Smithsonian Affiliate and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Travellers planning a longer city visit can consult Visit Oklahoma City for wider destination information. Families seeking specifics about the Halloween program should use the October 16 museum announcement or the official event calendar before travelling.