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VISIT THE MEME RANCH
The Museum of Memes
Meme Ranch is a contemporary museum, art studio, and cultural destination dedicated to internet culture, memes, viral moments, and the art of the digital age.
Founded by new media artist XVALA (Jeff Hamilton), Meme Ranch brings internet culture into the physical world through original artworks, sculptures, cultural artifacts, interactive experiences, and exhibitions exploring the influence of memes on contemporary society.
Today, Meme Ranch serves as both the artist's creative headquarters and the exhibition home of a premier collection of post-internet artwork by XVALA, bringing together works spanning his artistic career and his ongoing exploration of the internet as one of the defining cultural forces of our time.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, meme fan, family, or simply looking for something different to experience in Oklahoma, Meme Ranch offers a unique opportunity to explore the culture of the internet in real life.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Address: 17690 N MacArthur Blvd, Edmond, OK 73012
Admission: Free
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM–5 PM
Friday: 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday–Sunday: By appointment
Contact: info@memeranch.com
Website: https://memeranch.com
Directions: Search for Meme Ranch: The Museum of Memes on Google Maps.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Meme Ranch is not a traditional museum. It's a living museum of internet culture where digital ideas become physical works of art.
Visitors can explore:
The Museum: Original contemporary artworks, meme-inspired sculptures, cultural artifacts, and exhibitions documenting the evolution of internet culture.
Interactive Art & Installations: Experience memes beyond the screen through physical installations, oversized sculptures, photo opportunities, and interactive experiences.
The XVALA Studio Discover the creative environment behind Meme Ranch and the work of artist XVALA, exploring contemporary art, digital identity, celebrity, politics, and internet culture.
Special Exhibitions & Projects Discover featured artworks, rotating displays, and projects exploring the cultural moments and movements shaping our world.
Meme Ranch Store Browse exclusive merchandise, apparel, accessories, and collectible items connected to Meme Ranch and its creative projects.
WHO SHOULD VISIT
Meme Ranch welcomes:
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Families, children, and teenagers.
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Gen Z and millennial visitors.
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Contemporary art and museum enthusiasts.
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Internet culture and meme enthusiasts.
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Visitors interested in pop culture, technology, politics, and digital history.
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Groups, couples, and anyone looking for a unique Oklahoma experience.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Do I need a reservation?
Weekday visits are available during posted operating hours. Weekend visits are by appointment. Contact info@memeranch.com to arrange a visit.
Is admission free?
Yes.
Is Meme Ranch family-friendly?
Yes.
Can I take photographs?
Yes. Take a photo with your favorite Meme Ranch installation, add your caption, share it, and turn yourself into an internet-ready artifact.
Is parking available?
Yes.
Are group visits available?
Contact info@memeranch.com to inquire about group visits, tours, and special arrangements.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
BEFORE YOU VISIT
Meme Ranch is also an active creative studio and production space. Museum access may occasionally be affected by filming, installations, special projects, or production schedules.
We recommend confirming availability before making a special trip, particularly for weekend visits.
WHO VISITS MEME RANCH?
One Museum. Multiple Generations. A Million Memes.
Meme Ranch is a place where people discover what they have in common, what they remember differently, and what the memes they've shared actually say about the culture they live in.
For Kids: Humor, discovery, and interactive fun.
For Gen Z: Their internet culture, identity, and shared experiences.
For Millennials: Nostalgia and the evolution of internet culture.
For Gen X: The transition from early internet culture to the social-media era.
For Baby Boomers: An opportunity to understand the cultural language of younger generations.
Whether you come to relive the memes you grew up sharing, discover the origins of internet culture, or debate what a particular meme really means, Meme Ranch creates a shared experience across generations.
Memes are part of the culture we've created together.
A CHANCE TO MEET XVALA
One of the unique things about visiting Meme Ranch is that you might get to meet the artist and founder of Meme Ranch himself.
XVALA is often working in the studio, developing new artwork, fabricating sculptures, working on a new film, or exploring the next idea for Meme Ranch. If you happen to visit when he is around, you might get lucky enough to receive an informal guided tour from the artist.
Rather than simply walking through a conventional museum, you may have the opportunity to hear directly from XVALA about the stories behind the artwork, the origins of particular memes, the cultural personalities and events that inspired his pieces, and the ideas behind his ongoing projects.
You might even get a glimpse of something still in the making.
No two visits are necessarily the same. XVALA's availability is not guaranteed, but meeting the artist and experiencing the collection through his perspective can make a visit to Meme Ranch particularly memorable.
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