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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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, […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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, […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(Best Suited for Ages 3-10) We’re bringing stories to life with Crafts and Tales at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History! In this engaging program, children are invited […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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. […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]