An Amplifying Experience at the Center of the Universe, Tulsa, Oklahoma
When you think of Oklahoma, the first thing comes to mind is not center of the universe. However, Center of the Universe is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It can be easily spotted by its distinctive circular brick formation, surrounding a smaller concrete circle. What makes this exact spot one-of-a-kind, is its acoustic properties, that defy every law of Physics.
Just step foot onto the concrete circle and you’ll be immediately surrounded by an acoustic vacuum. Make a sound and it will be echoed right back at you 7 times over. Due to the acoustic vacuum, the sound of a foghorn going off within that circle, wouldn’t be heard. Sound of a voice within the circle, is heard a little distorted outside the circle.
There are many theories behind this odd and unique phenomenon, but they have no confirmed explanation. Putting that aside, it sure is a neat place to visit for a once in a lifetime experience.
The Center of the Universe is located exactly northwest from the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and north of the Willams Center Tower. So the next time you’re in Tulsa, get in that circle and give a holler.
Location: 20 E Archer St
Tulsa, Oklahoma
United States
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Center of the Universe, Boston Avenue pedestrian bridge, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.1568902, -95.9915314
- Access
- Downtown Tulsa Partnership announced a November 16, 2026 groundbreaking for a redesign, with construction expected to begin toward year-end and finish in fall 2027. Its announcement does not specify current visitor access or pedestrian closures. The previous fall 2026 completion estimate is obsolete; check Downtown Tulsa Partnership or City of Tulsa updates and obey signs before visiting.
- Admission
- No admission price is listed for this public pedestrian-space landmark. Construction may affect access; verify current status before visiting.
- Time needed
- No official visit duration is published. When open, it is a brief stop to try the acoustic effect; do not plan around the former fall 2026 reopening estimate.
- Best season
- No preferred season is published. This is an outdoor pedestrian landmark; check current construction/access updates and weather before setting out.
- Opening hours
- No regular visitor hours are published. Downtown Tulsa Partnership announced a November 16, 2026 groundbreaking and construction completion expected in fall 2027, but did not specify the current pedestrian closure schedule. Verify access with Downtown Tulsa Partnership or the City of Tulsa.
- Location checked
- 2026-11-02
- Facts checked
- 2026-11-02
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