Events

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. we bring 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 for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session […]

(Ages 12+) Registration closes on April 29. In Crafting Nature, creativity and science combine! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to collect and prepare natural ingredients to make their own egg tempera paint. They will then create an original work of art with their new paints. No experience required! Participants 17 and younger […]

(All Ages) The public is invited to a free presentation, Q&A and book signing with renowned paleontologist Dr. Matt Wedel at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) on Friday, May 8. Titled Crowns of the Cretaceous: The Horned Dinosaurs, Wedel’s discussion will focus on ceratopsian dinosaurs and the world‑class fossil specimens preserved at the […]

(All Ages) Featuring a guest appearance by renowned paleontologist Dr. Matt Wedel! Step into a world of discovery and wonder at our latest Curiousiday: Collections Celebration! Explore some of the most amazing hidden treasures that are normally housed in our secure museum collections, away from public view. From live fossil preparation to rare and spectacular […]

(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on May 8. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! What do reindeer, Hercules beetles, and triceratops have in common? Amazing headgear! Through playful activities and stories, little explorers will learn how horns and antlers help animals in the wild. Cost: $20 parent/child pair; $10 for […]

(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speaker: Dr. Susan Nash, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Dr. Susan Nash will present on how the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History inspired her to write two books. In Residuals: Cotylorhynchus Rises, Nash connects the energies between the mass casualties of Permian extinction and of the Griffin Memorial […]

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) 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, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science […]

Due to a private event booking, the museum will be closed to the public from 3 - 5pm on Friday, May 29th. We will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday, May 30th.

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 1-5 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 8-12 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 8-12 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 1-5 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 15-19 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

Cherokee Nation artists Jennifer Saenz and Vicky Watson create beaded portraits as a visual language of “beadtelling”, carrying voices across generations through beadwork. Their solo exhibition, Threads of Untold History, explores Oklahoma’s Indian Territory and honors Freedmen and Freedmen descendants of the Five Civilized Tribes. The Woven Voices lecture shows how even the smallest bead can hold […]

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 8-12 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 8-12 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 5+ with Adult) Join us on June 30 from 7:30–9:30 p.m. for an evening of outdoor discovery as we explore the amazing bats that call Oklahoma home. We’ll begin at the Sam Noble Museum with a fun, family‑friendly introduction to local bat species—what they eat, where they live, and why they’re important to our […]

Don’t forget — the Sam Noble Museum will be open throughout the long weekend as we celebrate the 250th Fourth of July! If you have a family‑tier membership or above, don’t forget to use your complimentary guest passes to share the museum experience with someone special.

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from June 15-19 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 6-10 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 13-17 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 13-17 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 20-24 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 20-24 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

Oklahoma has an incredible diversity of moths from microscopic specks of glitter to North America's largest species reaching up to 7 inches in wingspan. These insects fill many interesting niches in our ecosystem including food sources for larger animals, pollination of countless plants, and decomposition of organic matter. DuFran will present on the importance of these winged creatures, and the […]

(Ages 6-8) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 13-17 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

(Ages 9-12) Calling all young explorers! Join us from July 20-24 for an unforgettable summer camp experience at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. This […]

Journey through the crossroads of creativity and curiosity at Curiousiday: The Art of Science, happening August 8 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Sam Noble Museum! This Curiousiday event invites visitors of all ages to experience how artistic expression and scientific exploration intertwine to deepen our understanding of the natural and cultural world. From mesmerizing […]

In April 1937, after the events of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma passed the Conservation District Enabling Act, which gave citizens the opportunity to form their own conservation districts and created the agency now known as the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. In this lecture, the speakers will talk about the events that led to the formation of the Soil […]

(Ages 3-5 with adult) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this session, young scientists will explore sunshine, rain, wind, snow, and more. Little learners will discover how weather shapes our world in a joyful, sensory-filled adventure!  Registration Opens on August 11.

(Ages 6-11) Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6 to 11 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. During this installment of Spike’s Club, we’ll be diving into the fascinating science behind Oklahoma’s waterways and their inhabitants. Registration Opens […]

(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. Participants may […]

(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.  This event is open to the public and included free with standard […]

Speaker: Dr. James Finck, Professor of History at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma  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 […]

Application Deadline September 20, 2026. Training begins Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm  (Ages 18+) The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History will begin the Fall 2026 Docent Training on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the three-month program, participants will obtain in-depth knowledge of the museum exhibits, learn […]

(Ages 18+ or 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.  Registration Opens on August 11.

(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, and […]

(Ages 6-11) Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps are a 2-day experience that will 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 […]

(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 objects. Museum guests are invited to participate in hands-on activities, children’s costume contest, and even a few creepy surprises! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the spooky season with a scientific twist!  This event is open to […]

(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 learners will explore how families honor loved ones and celebrate life with joy and creativity!  Registration Opens on August 11.

(ages 5 and up) 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 how microscopes work, trying them yourself, and exploring fascinating tiny specimens in this hands-on workshop for all ages. Presented in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma, […]

Speaker: Dr. Marc N. Levine, Associate Curator of Archaeology, Sam Noble Meuseum, and Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Oklahoma  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 cotton, hand-spinning thread, utilizing local dyes, and weaving on the back-strap loom. What can […]

(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 after dark. This Adult N.I.T.E. we’re celebrating the spooky season by exploring the science behind some of our favorite movie monsters! We’re talking zombies, vampires, aliens, and much, much more Expect creepy crafts, […]