The Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma inspires minds to understand the world through collection-based research, interpretation, and education.
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 […]
Introduce your 3-5 year-old to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! In this engaging seasonal session, we aim to prove that skeletons aren’t spooky–– they’re spectacular! Through hands-on activities […]
With 12 ecoregions within the state’s borders, Oklahoma is one of the most biogeographically interesting areas in the central United States. Much of the biodiversity within the state remains largely […]
Due to a scheduled university closure, the Sam Noble Museum will be closing to the public at 2:30 p.m.
With Halloween around the corner, the Sam Noble Museum is excited to host a free public screening of The Invisible Mammal, a feature-length documentary film about one of the season's spookiest […]
Spike’s Club inspires children 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 […]
Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Curiousidays! Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats and more. In celebration of the […]
We're open this Veterans Day! Spend the day discovering Oklahoma’s natural treasures and honoring resilience in all its forms — the Sam Noble Museum is open and welcoming you!
(Ages 5+) Travel back in time and uncover the prehistoric world with Dig into Dinos: Dino Habitats! In this exciting hands-on program at the Sam Noble Museum, young paleontologists will […]
(Ages 3-5) Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Fur, feathers, scales, and slime! At Creature Features, we explore the textures, traits and adaptations that […]
(Recommended for Adult Audiences) During the eighteenth-century Wichita villages served as major Indigenous-controlled centers of the horse trade in a region that lacked the establishment of official European posts or […]
Registration required; closes Nov. 17 at 5 PM. In Crafting Nature, creativity and science collide! Cross-stitch is a form of embroidery that uses X-shaped stitches to create intricate designs on […]
Due to a scheduled event booking, the Sam Noble Museum will be closing to the public at 2:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration Required In Crafting Nature, creativity and science collide! Cross-stitch is a form of embroidery that uses X-shaped stitches to create intricate designs on fabric. During this cross stitch workshop, […]
Registration required; closes Nov. 17 at 5 PM. Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational […]
We're open during fall break! Looking for family fun over fall break? We’re here and ready! Make the Sam Noble Museum part of your autumn plans.
Join us for special daily events at the museum before the holiday! Learn with “Storytime & Specimens”, make a craft with us, or even “Meet a Scientist” during your visit. […]
Registration required; closes Nov. 18 at 5 PM. Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational […]
The Sam Noble Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for normal business hours on November 28.
Registration required; closes Nov. 29 at 5 PM. Join us for Weird Science, a program where the bizarre, the unexpected, and the downright weird take center stage. For this installment […]
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 […]
(All Ages) Step into a one-of-a-kind experience that blends the awe of the natural world with the icons of modern media! Paleo to Pop is a dynamic event where natural […]
(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 […]
