Crafts and Tales is a weekly program for young children and families that is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitors are invited to join us as we read a short story in our Discovery Room, then take part in a crafting activity. Crafts and Tales is a free activity included with the cost of […]

Calling all young wizards, sorceresses, and magical enthusiasts! Spike’s After-School Club is your portal to a world where learning is an enchanting adventure. In this month's program, every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., our curious club members will gather to unravel the secrets hidden within the pages of their favorite fantasy books and […]

Join us for a free, public reception for the SPEAK: Speak While You Can exhibit, guest curated by artist Tony Tiger (Mvskoke / Sac & Fox / Seminole) and featuring the work of more than 30 fellow Native American established and emerging artists with roots in Oklahoma. The exhibit showcases printmaking, painting, photography, installation, mixed […]

Join the adventure in "Monarch Marvels," where we learn about the incredible world of monarch butterflies. Take part in activities that teach us about how we can help keep the monarch butterflies safe and healthy, engage in crafts and games, blast paper monarchs into the sky with an air cannon, and grab lunch from visiting food […]

Gather 'round adventurers of all ages, and let’s dive into the world of traditional Native American games! In addition to crafting and playing games, participants will interact with objects from the museum’s Ethnology and Native American Languages collections! CLICK HERE to Register Registration closes on September 13, 2024 Cost: $20 (Member parent/child pair) $25 (Non-Member […]

Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: Uncover ancient secrets through excavation with your little explorer. CLICK HERE to Register Registration closes on September 17, 2024 Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) $20 […]

Assistant Curator of Ethnology, Dr. Claire Nicholas, and Ethnology Collections Manager Ella Crenshaw, use belongings in the museum's collection to model the methods and perspectives of doing museum anthropology, including object-based and ethnographic research on material culture, and ways to reconstruct the missing stories or information about collections. Heritage is relevant not only for understanding […]

Help save lives by donating blood at the OBI blood drive on Friday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The blood donation bus will be parked at the Sam Noble Museum in Norman, Oklahoma. All donors will receive a free glow-in-the-dark t-shirt as a token of appreciation.  CLICK HERE to Reserve Your Appointment!

Join us for an inspiring journey into the heart of Caddo culture as renowned artist Chase Earles unveils the rich tapestry of Caddo Pottery. During this free, public event, Earles will delve into the fascinating history of Caddo pottery, sharing techniques passed down through generations. Witness the magic unfold as he demonstrates the art of pottery […]

Chase Earles will conduct a traditional Caddo pottery pit-firing demonstration outside of the Sam Noble Museum, near the pond on the left side of the museum entrance. The artist will answer questions related to pottery techniques and Caddo culture and discuss how this long-established practice can influence contemporary art making. This program is free to […]

Embrace your creativity 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. In October, we’re diving into the eerie side of nature and sketching skeletons! This […]

Explorers Day Camp at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History invites kids ages 5 to 11 on an adventure like no other. Dive into the museum’s exhibits, where ancient civilizations, fossils, and creatures from distant eras come alive. Kids will engage in hands-on activities, crafts, and games that ignite their curiosity while our trained […]

On October 12th, join us for our annual Curiousiday Spooktacular and adventure into the heart of nature’s spooky secrets. This year we explore “Dynamic Decay”—a captivating look into the hidden processes that sustain life, even in its final moments. Uncover the amazing ways nature recycles, and learn how decomposition keeps our environment thriving. As the moon rises […]

Embrace your creativity 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. In October, we’re diving into the eerie side of nature and sketching skeletons! This […]

In the last half-billion years, a handful of catastrophic events known as mass extinctions wiped out vast numbers of species, forever changing the trajectory of life on Earth. This talk will dive into the ancient past to discuss the causes and long-term effects of mass extinctions and how they are studied by paleontologists and geologists. […]

This month, Spike’s After-School Club invites children to explore the fascinating world of archaeology through hands-on activities and play. Every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., kids age 6-11 will delve into natural and cultural history themes, discovering ancient artifacts and learning about real excavation techniques. Join us for a fun-filled adventure where digging […]

Meet and interact with the artists of Speak While You Can exhibit while they craft custom screen-printed designs that connect Oklahoma’s Indigenous languages to artistic expression. You’ll take home your own screen-printed design on paper, or feel free to bring a t-shirt or tote from home that the artists can screen-print for you! There is no […]

Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: Explore habitats, behaviors, and unique features of spooky critters. CLICK HERE to Register Registration closes on October 15, 2024 Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) $20 […]

Join us as we explore the science behind our favorite science fiction classics. This time we take a look at zombies. How real are they? How would they move? And why are they so hungry? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining us for a spooky, Halloween-themed installment of Science of Sci-Fi. […]

Archaeology Day at the Sam Noble Museum celebrates International Archaeology Day and includes several family-oriented activities such as flintknapping and atlatl demonstrations. Visitors can also excavate in sandboxes, participate in arts and crafts and take archaeologist-led tours. All activities are included free with your general admission. 

Embrace your creativity 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 must […]

Dino Designs is an exciting adventure for the whole family. Join us as we explore the museum galleries before simulating our own fossil excavations, and unearthing our own dino treasures. But the real highlight? Designing your very own dinosaur to take home! It’s a dino-mite evening you won’t want to miss! CLICK HERE to Register Registration […]

Dive into the odd side of natural history with Weird Science, a program where the bizarre, the unexpected, and the downright weird take center stage. We’re talking hands-on experiments, gallery crawls, and a whole lot more. This time, we’re getting the lowdown on cryptids, the pseudo-scientific creatures of legend and lore. Think Bigfoot’s just a tall […]

Step into a sun-kissed landscape where science and farming collide! In this captivating Curiousiday, we’ll delve into sustainable farming practices that are revolutionizing the way we grow our food. We’ll also turn back the clock and explore the ancient wisdom of civilizations past. How did ancient farmers tend to their crops and pass down the age-old techniques […]

Embrace your creativity 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 and older. Participants under the age of […]

Get ready to explore, learn, and get your hands SLIMY! This installment of Weird Science explores the fascinating science of slime and promises to ignite your child’s curiosity about the wonderfully weird world of science. Together we'll make crafts, play games, explore the museum, and learn some of science’s strangest facts about its slimiest substances.  This […]

Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: Step into the shoes of a paleontologist as we explore fossils and discover the stories they tell about life long ago. This program is suited […]

Human-caused pollution in the northern Gulf of Mexico has increased over recent decades as a result of land-use and waste management practices. Nutrient enrichment increases rates of primary productivity, resulting in greater organic accumulation on the seafloor, which can lead to the development of oxygen-poor conditions. How do changing environmental conditions impact seafloor-dwelling communities? We […]

Explorers Day Camp at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History invites kids ages 5 to 11 on an adventure like no other. Dive into the museum’s exhibits, where ancient civilizations, fossils, and creatures from distant eras come alive. Kids will engage in hands-on activities, crafts, and games that ignite their curiosity while our trained […]

Have you ever found an animal skull on a walk or in your backyard and wondered what animal it came from? Well, wonder no longer! Learn how to identify animal skulls in this free presentation hosted by curatorial associate Rebecca Hawkins, creator of What's That Skull?   Participants are encouraged to bring pictures of skulls […]

Explore the world of light and bioluminescence during this Curiousiday event. Discover how living things use light, from deep-sea creatures, insects, to mammals. Join in a journey of scientific exploration and holiday celebration as we learn about the bright wonders in our natural world.   

Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: Bundle up for exploration of winter warmth as we explore ways that animals and people keep warm. This program is suited for children ages 3 […]