Monarchs at the Museum

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Get ready for the museum’s first fall public program! Monarchs at the Museum will be a three-day event, held from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 23, Thursday Sept. 24 and Saturday Sept. 26. Visitors will get a chance to learn about butterflies native to Oklahoma and monarch butterfly […]

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Permian Monster Mash

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Get ready for the museum’s October public program! Permian Monster Mash will be a three-day event, held from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 21 and Saturday Oct. 24, and from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 22. Visitors can explore the world […]

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Permian Monster Mash

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Get ready for the museum’s October public program! Permian Monster Mash will be a three-day event, held from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 21 and Saturday Oct. 24, and from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 22. Visitors can explore the world […]

Permian Monster Mash

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Get ready for the museum’s October public program! Permian Monster Mash will be a three-day event, held from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 21 and Saturday Oct. 24, and from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 22. Visitors can explore the world […]

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum: Samedan Oil Corporation Great Hall 2401 Chautauqua Avenue, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets today at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu!

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Storytime at the Sam

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Join us for Storytime at the Sam this Wednesday! Storytime is free with admission to the 10:30 a.m. timeslot. Storytime will be at 11:15 a.m. and you can reserve your tickets online or by calling (405) 325-7977. 

Explorers Camp

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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

Lecture Series: Impacts of Climate Change on Oklahoma

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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: Spaced Out

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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) […]

Crazy Camouflage

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Little Scientists: Making Music

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Curiousiday: Bio-Inspired

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

  Discover the wonders of biomimicry in this Curiousiday adventure! As the world faces an increasing number of challenges, what kinds of solutions can we find in nature? Included free with your general admission, join us for Bio-Inspired to play, craft, and explore the world of biomimicry, and learn how biology-inspired design can spark innovative […]

Adult N.I.T.E

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Singles and couples alike are invited to join us on Valentine's weekend for a N.I.T.E. at the Sam Noble Museum! Adult N.I.T.E. (Night in the Exhibits) will be held on February 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature catered food and drinks, along with a cash bar hosted by 405 Brewing (21+). […]

Explorers Camp

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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

Drawing Lab: Sketching Objects

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Game On!

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Lecture Series: Nongame Wildlife Conservation in Oklahoma

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Weird Science: Bioluminescence

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Little Scientists: Dino Delight

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Curiousiday: Women in STEM

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Drawing Labs: Sketching Objects

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Explorers Camp – Spring Break (Ages 5-7)

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

A week of discovery awaits 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 morning program is for children ages 5-7. Our 8-11 year-old camp group will meet in the afternoon.  Registration closes on […]

Spring Break Escape!

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

Embark on a week-long journey of discovery and adventure! From March 17 to 21, The Sam Noble Museum will be a hub of hands-on learning, creativity, and wonder! For each day of spring break, we’ll bring you a delightful mix of interactive activities and fascinating experiences that will ignite your curiosity and inspire your imagination. […]

Explorers Camp – Spring Break (Ages 8-11)

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

A week of 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 12 Cost: $120 (Member youth) and $150 (Non-Member youth). […]

Lecture Series: Red Cross Emergency Preparedness

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Dig into Dinosaurs: Dino Looks

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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, […]

Spike’s Club: Oki-Mon

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Drawing Lab: Sketching Objects

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]

Curiousiday: The Secret Life of Plants

Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK, United States

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 […]