• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Crafts and Tales

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (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 […]

  • Curiousiday: Winter Wonderland

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Step into a magical realm of frost and snow at our ‘Winter Wonderland’ Curiousiday! This enchanting celebration of winter invites attendees of all ages to uncover the fascinating scientific phenomena […]

  • Little Scientists: Curious about Chemistry

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Registration required; closes Dec. 9 at 5 PM. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Mix, bubble, and change! In Curious About Chemistry, we introduce […]

  • Winter Break

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    School’s out — discovery is in! The Sam Noble Museum is open during winter break for hands-on learning and fun for all ages, so visit us today!

  • Christmas Eve

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    We're open on Christmas Eve! Make some holiday memories before the festivities begin — the Sam Noble Museum is open for a day of wonder and discovery.

  • Christmas Day

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    The Sam Noble Museum will be closed on Christmas Day, but will reopen for normal business hours on December 26. 

  • Winter Break

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    School’s out — discovery is in! The Sam Noble Museum is open during winter break for hands-on learning and fun for all ages, so visit us today!

  • New Year’s Eve

    The Sam Noble Museum will be open on New Year's Eve! Celebrate the end of 2025 by reflecting on the expansive history of our world. Have a safe and wonderful […]

  • New Year’s Day

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Happy New Year! The Sam Noble Museum is open for the holiday! Whether you've resolved to learn more about the world around you or just want to enjoy a relaxing […]

  • Crafts and Tales

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (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 […]

  • Stories & Specimens

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (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 […]

  • Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Though normally closed on Mondays, the Sam Noble Museum invites you to join us for special holiday hours from 10 am to 5 pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

  • Going, Going, Gone

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Ages 5+) Registration closes on January 27. Discover how animals today face some of the same challenges that led to the dodo’s disappearance. Through hands-on activities, stories, and after-hours exhibit […]

  • Adult N.I.T.E.

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Ages 18+)  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 […]

  • Little Scientists: Endangered and Extinct

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Ages 3-5) Registration closes on February 6. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Little explorers will discover amazing animals like the dodo bird and […]

  • Curiousiday: Spring Fling

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (All Ages) Join us for a lively celebration as we take a closer look at springtime behavior in nature. From the elaborate dances of birds to the buzzing rituals of […]

  • Explorers Day Camp

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Ages 6-11) Registration closes on February 12. Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camp transforms a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. […]

  • OPEN for Presidents Day

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    The Sam Noble Museum will be OPEN to the public on February 16 in recognition of the Presidents Day holiday. Though the museum is generally closed on Monday, we are […]

  • Lecture Series: Language Diversity – Past and Present

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speakers: Dr. Raina Heaton, Associate Curator of Native American Languages, Sam Noble Museum, and Associate Professor, Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma. While discussions of […]

  • Docent Training

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Ages 18+) The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History will begin the Spring 2026 Docent Training class on Saturday, February 21 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the […]

  • Dig into Dinos: Dino Flight

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    (Ages 5+) Registration closes on February 18. *This program has reached its capacity limit* Explore the connection between dinosaurs and modern birds. Through fun, interactive, hands-on activities, we will discover […]

  • Blood Drive at the Sam Noble Museum

    Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK

    Hosted by the Oklahoma Blood Institute, join us on February 21 for a blood drive at the Sam Noble Museum! The "Donor Champions" drive will operate out the OBI's traveling […]