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Reserve Your Birthday Party at the Sam Noble Museum!

Birthdays at the Museum 

Are you wild about dinosaurs, animals or exploring? Spend your birthday at the Sam Noble Museum! Let us take care of the set-up, clean-up and entertainment as you spend an unforgettable day at the museum with your friends and family. 

Availability 

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | 3- 5 p.m. 

Sunday: 1-3 p.m. | 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

Birthday parties are reserved on a first come, first serve basis and availability is limited. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. 

To book, call (405)325-7975 or email reservations.samnoblemuseum@ou.edu to reserve your date.  

Changes and Refunds 

Payment is required at the time of the reservation and cannot be refunded. Cancellations made more than two weeks before the scheduled reservation date may reschedule. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the reservation date will forfeit the payment.  

Spike’s Birthday Party Package: $250 Members/$275 Non-Members 

Spike’s Birthday Party Package includes: 

  • Museum admission for up to 15 total youth and adults. 
  • Room use, tables and chairs for 2 hours. 
  • Paper products, table covers and décor. 
  • A dinosaur-themed coloring activity for the group.
  • Personalized ‘Happy Birthday!’ slide displayed on the museum monitors the day of your party.
  • Birthday host (Spike Party Pal) to facilitate visit.
  • T-shirt for the birthday child.
  • Set-up, breakdown and cleanup.
  • E-vites (will be emailed to you with your party details).

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES are available to make your day easier!

Additional Guests – $9 Adult, $11 Youth 

Additional guests may be added when you book your birthday party reservation or up to two weeks before your party date. 

Party Favors

You can also add Party Favors* for each child. Party Favor bags include a Dino Mask and lots of other Dino goodies! Party favor bags can be added for $2.50 per bag.  

Add a $5 Spike’s Card** (redeemable in Excavations, the Museum Store) to your party favors for $5.00 per card. 

*Party decorations and favor bag designs may vary based on availability. 

**Spike’s Cards hold no value, are a one-time use card, cannot be replaced if lost or stolen and expire one (1) year from the date of the birthday party. 

Party Activities

You can choose to add activities to your Party Package. These activities are designed to engage children aged 3 to 12 years, and last approximately 30 minutes each. Note: The activity will start at the beginning of your reserved time and late arrivals will join the activity in progress. 

Party Activity Option 1 – $50

Choose one of the following: 

  • Prehistoric Puppets: Your child is sure to have a dino-mite time getting crafty during this activity! Children can make their own fun dinosaur puppet to take home.
  • Creature Creations: Are you ready to celebrate and create? Join us to make an amazing animal puppet!

Party Activity Option 2 – $25

Choose one of the following: 

  • Spike’s Birthday Challenge: Children can work with adults or each other to complete a fun activity about dinosaurs that will guide them through the Hall of Ancient Life. 
  • Animal Explorers: Discover the animals of Oklahoma with this exciting gallery challenge! Children can work with each other, or with their adults as they go on an adventure through woodlands, prairies and a limestone cave to find some of the amazing animals throughout the Hall of Natural Wonders! 

Food and Decorations 

You may use our catering options or bring your own food! The museum has some restrictions on food and decorations that can be brought into the building. Please review our Birthday Party Guidelines for more food and decoration information.

Food* 

The Sandwich Package: $225
3-inch Hoagie-Style Sandwiches
Quantity: 20 sandwiches

  • You choose the number of turkey, grilled cheese and chicken salad sandwiches. 
  • 20 bags of chips 
  • 20 complimentary pickle spears    

The Pizza Package: $175
12-inch Thin-Crust Pizzas
Quantity: 10 pizzas (additional pizzas $16.50 each)

  • You choose the number of cheese or pepperoni pizzas
  • One dozen complimentary pickle spears

Add drinks to any package! We offer tea (sweetened and unsweetened), lemonade and water. Water is complimentary. For $1 per person, minimum order of 10.  

Cake: $50 

Spike-themed cake with your child’s name. Choose vanilla, chocolate or half-and-half! 

*All prices include tax. 

Ask Us About Gift Cards!

Planning a birthday bash? Make it unforgettable with an Excavations Gift Card! Treat the birthday star to a shopping spree in our store, where they can choose from an exciting array of toys, games, and science kits. It’s the perfect way to combine fun and learning! Plus, every purchase supports the museum’s mission to share and preserve our natural and cultural history. Get your gift card today and let the adventure begin!