Crafts and Tales is an ongoing program for young children and families in the Discovery Room every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy a story, explore a topic with museum specimens, and create a fun craft to take home. Crafts and Tales is included free with your admission.

Preparedness is the key to recovering from any disaster, large or small. It can make your recovery much less stressful. Please join us as we learn more about how to build a preparedness kit from the American Red Cross, as well as the importance of having on, what the different types of kits look like […]

Family Program Come learn and have fun together! Each of our family programs has a different natural or cultural history theme and is intended for children ages 5 and up with an adult Explore the dinosaurs of Oklahoma with an eye for color and pattern! We will explore galleries, investigate modern animal colors and patterns, […]

Come play with science through nature-inspired boardgames! Whether you’re new to tabletop gaming or you’re a master strategist, join us to play some of our favorite boardgames inspired by natural science. Play games, make friends, explore the museum, and learn some science along the way! No boardgame experience required. This program is for teens age […]

Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6-11 to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. children will explore different natural and cultural history themes. During this installment of Spike’s Club, children will become “Oki-Mon Trainers” while exploring our state’s native flora and fauna! Registration closes on March 27 Cost […]

Embrace your artistic side while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for use, but you are welcomed to bring your preferred choice of media. This program is suited for ages 12+. Participants under the age of 18 […]

Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum admission. Discover hidden wonders of the plant world and learn how plants shape our lives. Explore the fascinating biology and behaviors of floral marvels and […]

Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making!  This month: Your little one will blossom into learning about the joys of nature’s transformations through playful, hands-on activities! Registration closes on April 1 Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) and $20 (Non-Member parent/child pair); $10 for one additional child and $5 for […]

Join us on a guided bird-watching walk at a local Norman Park. See native bird specimens up close before embarking on a nature walk to learn about birds and how to identify them by sight and sound. Binoculars will be provided.  The program will involve extensive walking outdoors, so please prepare accordingly. Participants will provide […]

This presentation by Clark Ovrebo, Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Central Oklahoma, will discuss the proper ways to collect and study mushrooms, and some common fungi of Oklahoma. Attendees will learn about edible, medicinal, and toxic species, with a focus on their identification and safe foraging practices.    Click Here to Register

Family Program Come learn and have fun together! Each of our family programs has a different natural or cultural history theme and is intended for children ages 5 and up with an adult Let nature be your inspiration for this fun family art workshop. Enjoy a collaborative art making experience that brings families together to […]

Bring your creativity and your passion for nature. This unique class combines the beauty of nature with artistic expression for a fun educational experience. Both experienced and emerging artists are welcome. This program is suited for ages 12+. Participants 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration closes on April 25. Cost: $20 […]

Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum admission. 2025 marks two milestones for the Sam Noble Museum: 25 years in its current building, and 125 years since its founding. Come and mark […]

Embrace your artistic side while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for use, but you are welcomed to bring your preferred choice of media. This program is suited for ages 12+. Participants under the age of 18 […]

Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This month: Embark on a frosty adventure where we explore some of the icy wonders of Antarctica! Registration closes on May 13 Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) and $20 (Non-Member parent/child pair); $10 for one additional child and $5 for each additional […]

This presentation by Sam Noble Museum Fossil Preparator Kyle Davies explores Richards Spur, a fossil locality north of Lawton, which is unique in having the most terrestrial fossils species from the Permian time period of any known location on Earth. Owing to its special conditions, it is also known for producing many rare, small specimens […]

Are you a teenager who nerds out about nature or history? Are you looking for a cool place to spend your summer? Are you hoping to gain practical experience in a museum setting? If so, then the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has the perfect opportunity for you!  During this free seven-week Teen […]

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Pond Explorer (Age 6-7) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Nature Explorer (Age 6-7) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]

From miniaturized tracking devices to radar networks, a wide range of technologies are helping to reveal the amazing abilities and behaviors of birds. Presented by Eli Bridge, Interim Director of Oklahoma Biological Survey, this seminar will present several examples of how technological innovations can contribute research and conservation of animals that use the aerosphere, or […]

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Slime and Scales (Age 8-9) – 9:00 a.m. to […]

There are bats in Oklahoma?! We’ll meet at the museum to learn about local bats and then caravan in personal vehicles to a Norman park to see and hear bats!  Click Here to Register Cost: $20 (Member adult/child pair) and $25 (Non-member adult/child pair); $10 for each additional child and $5 for each additional adult […]

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Nature Explorer (Age 6-7) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Waterways (Age 8-9) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  […]

Alumni of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, Jim and Charmain Pensoneau Baker, will be giving a presentation on the history of one of the largest boarding schools for Native American youth in the United States.  Click Here to Register

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Art Adventures (Age 6-7) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]

Winter is coming… for a visit! Beat the heat with wintry activities, cool crafts, and an after-hours visit to the temporary museum exhibits: Snow and Walking in Antarctica.  Click Here to Register Registration closes on July 17 Cost: $20 (Member adult /child pair) and $25 (Non-member adult /child pair); $10 for each additional child and […]

Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme.  Click Here to Register   THIS WEEK: Dino Adventures (Age 6-7) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]

Sam Noble Museum's Educator Open House is designed for educators and anyone passionate about enriching the educational experience of their students through the wonders of natural and cultural history. Learn about educational program options offered through the Sam Noble Museum as well as other University and community groups. Admission is free for teachers with school […]

With habitats spanning from prairies to pine forests, Oklahoma is a crossroads for species from all directions—east, west, north, and south. Presented by Hannah Eichelberger, Herpetology Collection Manager at the Sam Noble Museum, this lecture will showcase the state’s unique herpetofauna and explore the factors driving our rich biodiversity.  Click Here to Register