• 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!

  • Monarchs at the Museum

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    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 […]

  • Monarchs at the Museum

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    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 […]

  • Monarchs at the Museum

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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. 

  • Educator Open House

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Sam Noble Museum's Educator Open House is designed for educators and anyone passionate about enriching the educational experience of their students through the wonders of natural and cultural history. Learn about educational program options offered through the Sam Noble Museum as well as other University and community groups. During the Educator's Open House event on […]

  • Little Scientists: Explore Space

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    In this session, 3-5 year-old astronomers and their caregivers will blast off into a cosmic adventure through the wonders of the Solar System. Through hands-on activities and playful exploration, children will discover dazzling stars, fascinating planets, and the mysteries of outer space in a way that sparks their imagination and love for science. Click Here […]

  • Lecture Series: Amphibian and Reptile Diversity of Oklahoma

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    With habitats spanning from prairies to pine forests, Oklahoma is a crossroads for species from all directions—east, west, north, and south. Presented by Hannah Eichelberger, Herpetology Collection Manager at the Sam Noble Museum, this lecture will showcase the state’s unique herpetofauna and explore the factors driving our rich biodiversity.  Click Here to Register

  • Explorers Day Camp

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    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 stepping into the shoes of a scientist, campers will experience the museum in a whole new way—full of excitement, creativity, and discovery. Explorers Camp […]

  • Labor Day

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    We're open this Labor Day! Spend your day off exploring Oklahoma’s natural and cultural history. The Sam Noble Museum is open and ready for your next adventure!

  • Public Talk: Rodrigo Medellín, The Bat Man of Mexico

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Growing up in Mexico, Rodrigo Medellín’s passion for bats began in childhood, and has since shaped his lifelong mission of conservation and research. His groundbreaking work has earned him the honorary title of “The Bat Man of Mexico” along with international renown and recognition, with features in National Geographic, PBS’s Nature, and BBC nature documentaries, among others. In this […]

  • Tour de Tequila

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Celebrate the tradition of growing agave and distilling tequila with Rodrigo Medellin, founder and co-president of the Bat Friendly Tequila Program. Learn about agave and sustainable practices that encourage bat pollination from an expert, then engage your tastebuds in a mouthwatering sampling of bat-friendly™ tequila. Light refreshments provided; includes one taste sampling per ticket. This […]

  • Curiousiday: Migration at the Museum

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    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. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of migration! From the breathtaking journeys of monarch butterflies to the incredible navigation skills of […]

  • Little Scientists: Water Cycle

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Introduce your 3-5 year-old to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This week we’re diving into the wonders of water! During Little Scientists: Water Cycle we explore the science behind raindrops, clouds and flowing rivers to learn all about the forms of water and how it shapes our weather. Click Here to Register Cost: […]

  • Lecture Series: This Land is Herland, Gendered Activism in Oklahoma, 1870s-2010s Panel Discussion

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    The panel will feature three contributors to This Land Is Herland, one from each section of the book. Heather Clemmer's work speaks to the fluidity of power, Sarah Eppler Janda's presentation fits into the gendered politics of civil rights, and Patti Loughlin's talk addresses contested notions of equality. Click Here to Register

  • Twilight on Water’s Edge

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Experience the sights, sounds, and creatures that emerge at water’s edge as day turns to night. We’ll meet at the museum to learn about creatures that come out each evening and then caravan in personal vehicles to a Norman park to see and hear them for ourselves! This program is suited for ages 5 and […]

  • Docent Training

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History will host a docent training program beginning Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with additional sessions on October 4, 11, and 18. This multi-session training offers participants in-depth knowledge of museum exhibits, effective teaching techniques, and hands-on experience shadowing current docents. Upon completion, trainees […]