Events

(Child with adult) 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 lively story time, […]

(Child with Adult) We’re bringing stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited to gather […]

(Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children ages 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. […]

SOLD OUT (Ages 5+ with Adult) 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. […]

(All Ages) 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 18+) Dr. James W. Finck will be discussing the history of Chickasha, Oklahoma from founding up until the present. His book entitled "Chickasha" was part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishers. He has lived in Chickasha for 14 years and is excited to share its unique story. Speaker: Dr. James Finck, […]

(Ages 5+ with adult) 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 […]

(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 […]

(All Ages) 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 […]

(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 colorful stories, art, and crafts. Little […]

(Ages 5+ 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 18+) Coastal Oaxaca is one of the few regions of Mexico where native communities have maintained nearly all aspects of their traditional textile production techniques. This includes cultivating native […]

(Ages 18+) Dr. Robert Con Davis-Undiano will discuss the Day of the Dead and his book, Mestizos Come Home! Making and Claiming Mexican-American Identity. Known for its vibrant marigolds, painted skulls, and joyful celebration of ancestors, the […]

(Ages 18+) Adult Night in the Exhibits (N.I.T.E.) is your chance to explore, sip, and socialize. No kids, no stress, just curiosity, good company, and exclusive access to our exhibits […]

(Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children 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. […]

(Ages 5+ with Adult) Join us on a guided bird-watching walk at a local Norman park. Get an up-close look at native bird specimens before embarking on a nature walk […]

(All Ages) Join us for a special Curiousiday public event on November 7 as we celebrate the people, animals and ecosystems of Oklahoma with Free Admission all day long! As […]

(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 hands-on activities. Little learners will explore feathers, […]

(18+) Dr. Andre Moncrieff is an evolutionary biologist and curator of birds at the Sam Noble Museum. In this talk, he will explore how genetic research is helping to untangle […]

(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 ancient mysteries, or […]

Please note our holiday season hours. We will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving season!

(Ages 5+ with 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 activities, and […]

(Child with 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 […]

(OU 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 south side of campus […]

(Ages 12+ with Adult) In Crafting Nature, creativity and science combine! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make your own eco-friendly paper using recycled materials and native flowers. […]

(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 […]

(18+) We live in a time of accelerated environmental change, with organisms forced to shift their ranges, adapt to new pressures, or face extinction. As archives of biodiversity, museums are […]

Please note our holiday season hours. We will be closed on Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day. We wish you a wonderful Christmas season!