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.

Young explorers age 6-11 are invited to join us for a day of museum adventure with activities, crafts, games, and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Registration closes on January 14 Cost per day: $55 (Member youth) and $70 (Non-Member youth). Click Here to Register

In November 2023, the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) was released, highlighting how climate change is affecting us now, how it is expected to contribute to more and greater climate extremes in the future, and how actions that we take now can reduce personal and societal risk. This talk, presented by Dr. Renee McPherson […]

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 explore the wonders of outer space! Registration closes on January 16 Cost per month: $72 (Member youth) […]

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 Join us to learn about nature’s masters of disguise. We’ll play games, make crafts, and interact with museum objects to explore some […]

Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This month: Unlock your child's musical potential with our engaging program designed to spark creativity, rhythm, and joy! Registration closes on January 28 Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) and $20 (Non-Member parent/child pair); $10 for one additional child and $5 for each […]

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 the wonders of biomimicry at this Curiousiday. Explore how nature-inspired design can spark innovative solutions and transform your creative potential.

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend with us! Night in the Exhibits (N.I.T.E.) is an adults-only evening of socializing and discovery at the museum. Join us for a scavenger hunt, trivia, and more while exploring our galleries after hours. It’s the perfect way to learn something new while having fun with friends. This program is for participants […]

Young explorers age 6-11 are invited to join us for a day of museum adventure with activities, crafts, games, and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Registration closes on February 11 Cost per day: $55 (Member youth) and $70 (Non-Member youth). Click Here to Register

This presentation by Mark Howery, Wildlife Diversity Biologist from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, provides an overview of the work that the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) accomplishes through its Wildlife Diversity Program to conserve the state's diverse community of nongame wildlife (those wildlife species that are considered traditional game or sportfish species). Topics […]

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 […]

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 ages 12-17 […]

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 Join us for Weird Science, a program where the bizarre, the unexpected, and the downright weird take center stage. Ignite your child’s […]

Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This month: watch your child's imagination roar to life with, interactive adventures and dino-themed activities! Registration closes on February 25 Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) and $20 (Non-Member parent/child pair); $10 for one additional child and $5 for each additional adult in […]

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. Celebrate women in science with us! Enjoy interactive activities and inspiring stories that highlight the pivotal role that women have and continue to play […]

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 […]

A week of morning discoveries await curious explorers! Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during spring break for museum adventures, activities, crafts, games and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! This program is for children ages 5-7.  Registration closes on March 10 Cost: $120 (Member youth) and $150 (Non-Member youth). […]

Join us March 17-21 for drop in discovery and adventures all week long! Activities will be scheduled daily throughout the museum including touchable specimens, crafts, story times, collection chats, and more! These programs are open to the public and free with museum admission.

A week of afternoon discovery awaits curious explorers. Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during spring break for museum adventures, activities, crafts, games and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! This program is for children ages 8-11.    Registration closes on March 10   Cost: $120 (Member youth) and $150 […]

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 Jacob DeVecchio, CEO of the Oklahoma Fungi Company, will explore the diverse range of mushrooms found in Oklahoma, highlighting their unique ecological roles and potential benefits. Attendees will learn about edible, medicinal, and toxic species, with a focus on their identification and safe foraging practices. The presentation will also cover the cultural […]

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 […]