Stories & Specimens
(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) Every Saturday at 11 a.m. we're hosting Stories & Specimens for children and families! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a […]
The Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma inspires minds to understand the world through collection-based research, interpretation, and education.
(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) Every Saturday at 11 a.m. we're hosting Stories & Specimens for children and families! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather for a […]
(Ages 3-5 with Adult) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this session, young scientists will explore sunshine, rain, wind, snow, and more. Little learners will […]
(Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6 to 11 to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm children will explore different natural and cultural history themes. During this installment of Spike’s Club, we’ll be diving into the fascinating science behind Oklahoma’s waterways and their inhabitants.
(Ages 5+) Come discover the amazing diversity of Oklahoma moths. We’ll start in the classroom where we will learn about moth species from local experts, then we will venture outside to the museum’s back yard to see these beautiful creatures up close. Flashlights will be provided for use during the program. Participants may stay through […]
Get ready to follow the footsteps, wingbeats, and swim trails of some of nature’s most incredible travelers at Movement & Migration, a Curiousiday all about animal movement and migration. Discover how animals navigate vast distances, brave challenging environments, and use amazing adaptations to survive and thrive. Included with standard museum admission.
(Ages 5+) Experience the sights, sounds, and creatures that emerge as day turns to night. We’ll meet at the museum to learn about creatures that come out in the evening. We will then caravan in personal vehicles to a Norman park to see and hear them for ourselves! Click Here to Register! Registration closes on […]
(Ages 5+ with Adult) Step into the shoes of an archaeologist, discovering how scientists study the past to reveal the mysteries of Oklahoma’s history. Through hands-on exploration, we’ll learn about the tools and other technologies that played a crucial role in ancient life. Click Here to Register! Registration closes on September 25.
(Ages 12+ with Adult) Learn how evolving technologies transformed the everyday lives of people throughout Oklahoma's past. Then, roll up your sleeves and try out some of those very same groundbreaking tools and techniques for yourself, discovering firsthand how ancient innovation shaped the world we know today. Click Here to Register! Registration closes on September […]
(Ages 12-17) It’s October, which means things are getting spooky at the Sam Noble Museum! Grab a friend and join us for a night of snacks, crafts, and creepy-cool adventures. Explore the galleries after dark and discover the real science behind one of your favorite movie monsters, zombies! Don’t miss out on the chills, thrills, […]
(Ages 6-11) Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling […]
Get ready for a spine-chilling experience at our annual Spooktacular Curiousiday this October! Explore the eerie and fascinating side of nature as we uncover creepy critters and mysterious objects. Museum […]
(Ages 3-5 with Adult) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this session, young scientists will learn about the Day of the Dead through […]
(Ages 5-17 with Adult) There’s a whole world too small to see, until you look through a microscope! Help us celebrate the 30th annual Oklahoma Ugly Bug Contest by learning […]
(Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6 to 11 to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm children will explore different natural […]
Explore the rich tapestry of Oklahoma's natural history at an exciting event dedicated to our state's diverse ecosystems and geological wonders! Discover the ancient landscapes that shaped our state, from the […]
(Ages 3-5 with Adult) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this session, young scientists will discover the amazing world of birds through stories, specimens, and […]
(Ages 6-11) Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling […]
(Ages 5 and up with an adult) Travel back in time and uncover the prehistoric world with Dig into Dinos: Invertebrates! Uncover a world of ancient creatures without backbones. Examine fossils, enjoy hands-on […]
(Ages 3-5 with an adult) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this session, young scientists will explore the fascinating world of ancient sea creatures through […]
(University of Oklahoma students) Need a change of scenery while studying the week before finals? Come down to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History on the southside of campus to destress with dinos! Study areas and a calming craft will be […]
(All ages) Step into a magical realm of frost and snow at our Winter Wonderland Curiousiday! This enchanting celebration of winter invites attendees to uncover the fascinating scientific phenomena that define […]