45th Infantry Division Museum

The 45th Infantry Division Museum is, as its name suggests, devoted to the National Guard’s 45th Infantry Division, known as the Thunderbirds. It is one of the most interesting Oklahoma attractions for those interested in the military and its history and contains 27,000 square feet of space. It is situated in Oklahoma City. The 45th Infantry was one of the first units of National Guards sent out for World War II, during which they made an extensive tour of many parts of Europe. They would go on to serve in the Korean War. Among the most significant pieces in the 45th Infantry Division Museum’s collection are the Reaves Firearm Collection, which is host to a huge range of weapons that date from the Revolutionary War all the way to the Vietnam War, and a genuine Confederate cannon. Beyond that, other notable features are a collection of over 200 cartoons from a World War II soldier in the 45th Division, an exhibit on the history of flags, a wide range of military history artifacts, and some items from Hitler’s apartments. Address: 2145 NE 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, United States