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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Registration required; closes Dec. 17 at 12 PM. With the effects of climate change placing more and more stress on our local food systems, Indigenous Peoples in the United States […]

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!

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.

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

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!

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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!

(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speaker: Janet Stewart, Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Oklahoma is home to the nation’s largest inventory of upstream flood control dams, an aging yet essential infrastructure system […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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. […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

Paleo Expedition is a week-long, residential field experience led by scientists and educators from the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History for Oklahoma high school students currently enrolled in grades 9, 10 or 11. This free program focuses […]

Are you a teenager who nerds out about natural or cultural history? Are you looking for a cool place to spend your summer? Are you hoping to gain practical experience in a museum setting? If so, then […]

(Ages 12-17) Registration closes on March 3. Step into our galleries and bring science to life one sketch at a time! In this hands-on scientific illustration workshop, we’ll take our […]

(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on March 6. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Explore the world of flying creatures, from birds to bats to…dinosaurs? […]

Join us at the Sam Noble Museum on March 14 as we spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of discovery at Curiousiday: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Families are invited to spend […]

(Ages 6-7) Registration closes on March 12. A week discovery awaits young explorers ages 6 to 7! Join us from 9 am to 12 pm every morning for museum adventures […]

(All Ages) Join us for new daily activities all week long during the Sam Noble Museum's Spring Break Escape! Pick up a museum membership for unlimited family admissions and visit […]

(Ages 8-11) Registration closes on March 12. A week of discovery awaits curious explorers ages 8 to 11! Join us every afternoon during Spring Break for museum adventures with activities, […]

(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speakers: University of Oklahoma American Indian Student Association The University of Oklahoma Spring Powwow is one of the longest running student-led powwows in the nation! […]

(Ages 5+) Registration closes on March 25. Teach your little naturalists the joy and wonder of bird watching! We’ll learn about some of Oklahoma’s native birds then head outside to […]