The Science Museum Oklahoma is a children’s museum located in Northern Oklahoma City. Although it has been around for more than 30 years, the museum got a 12 million dollar upgrade for a new outdoor and indoor experience. Rand Elliot Architects redesigned the front by adding vertical columns and a colorful blue glass outdoor hall. Another reason for redesigning this side of the building was that the Omniplex was no longer in use so they needed to change the entrance.

This museum is closer to my heart than most peoples’ because I work here currently. I mitigate schoolchildren around the museum and ensure their safety. It is a great place to work with a beautiful interior space. Aside from the entrance, the right-wing of the museum is also stunning. It has a sharp glass panel that sits vertically against the building. This is similar to the Perot Museum in Dallas. I think that the sharp glass element next to a boxy structure does add a curious and sciency look to the building. Also compared to the Perot Museum, the Science Museum also used a metallic looking material that gives off a futuristic and robotic feel to the building that definitely goes appreciated.