The Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma inspires minds to understand the world through collection-based research, interpretation, and education.
This month, Spike’s After-School Club invites children to explore the fascinating world of archaeology through hands-on activities and play. Every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., kids age 6-11 […]
Meet and interact with the artists of Speak While You Can exhibit while they craft custom screen-printed designs that connect Oklahoma’s Indigenous languages to artistic expression. You’ll take home your own […]
Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: […]
Join us as we explore the science behind our favorite science fiction classics. This time we take a look at zombies. How real are they? How would they move? And […]
Archaeology Day at the Sam Noble Museum celebrates International Archaeology Day and includes several family-oriented activities such as flintknapping and atlatl demonstrations. Visitors can also excavate in sandboxes, participate in […]
Embrace your creativity while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for use, […]
Dino Designs is an exciting adventure for the whole family. Join us as we explore the museum galleries before simulating our own fossil excavations, and unearthing our own dino treasures. But […]
Dive into the odd side of natural history with Weird Science, a program where the bizarre, the unexpected, and the downright weird take center stage. We’re talking hands-on experiments, gallery crawls, […]
Step into a sun-kissed landscape where science and farming collide! In this captivating Curiousiday, we’ll delve into sustainable farming practices that are revolutionizing the way we grow our food. We’ll also turn […]
Embrace your creativity while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for use, […]
Moderated by guest curator Tony A. Tiger, various artists featured in SPEAK: Speak While You Can will discuss their trajectories as artists, their connections to language revitalization efforts in their […]
Get ready to explore, learn, and get your hands SLIMY! This installment of Weird Science explores the fascinating science of slime and promises to ignite your child’s curiosity about the wonderfully […]
Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: […]
The plants that we see outside our windows are just a snapshot of the vegetation that once dwelled throughout the ancient regions that would later become our state. Rocks become […]
Explorers Day Camp at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History invites kids ages 5 to 11 on an adventure like no other. Dive into the museum’s exhibits, where ancient […]
Have you ever found an animal skull on a walk or in your backyard and wondered what animal it came from? Well, wonder no longer! Learn how to identify animal […]
Explore the world of light and bioluminescence during this Curiousiday event. Discover how living things use light, from deep-sea creatures, insects, to mammals. Join in a journey of scientific exploration […]
Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Each stand-alone program explores a different theme and features stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration. This month: […]
Crafts and Tales is an ongoing program for young children and families in the Discovery Room every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy a story, explore a […]
Young explorers age 6-11 are invited to join us for a day of museum adventure with activities, crafts, games, and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Registration […]
In November 2023, the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) was released, highlighting how climate change is affecting us now, how it is expected to contribute to more and greater […]
Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6-11 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. […]
Family Program Come learn and have fun together! Each of our family programs has a different natural or cultural history theme and is intended for children ages 5 and up […]
Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This month: Unlock your child's musical potential with our engaging program designed to spark creativity, rhythm, and […]
Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum […]
Spend Valentine’s Day weekend with us! Night in the Exhibits (N.I.T.E.) is an adults-only evening of socializing and discovery at the museum. Join us for a scavenger hunt, trivia, and […]
Young explorers age 6-11 are invited to join us for a day of museum adventure with activities, crafts, games, and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Registration […]
This presentation by Mark Howery, Wildlife Diversity Biologist from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, provides an overview of the work that the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) accomplishes through […]
Embrace your artistic side while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for […]
Come play with science through nature-inspired boardgames! Whether you’re new to tabletop gaming or you’re a master strategist, join us to play some of our favorite boardgames inspired by natural […]
Family Program Come learn and have fun together! Each of our family programs has a different natural or cultural history theme and is intended for children ages 5 and up […]
Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This month: watch your child's imagination roar to life with, interactive adventures and dino-themed activities! Registration closes […]
Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum […]
Embrace your artistic side while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for […]
A week of morning discoveries await curious explorers! Join us from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during spring break for museum adventures, activities, crafts, games and gallery tours as we […]
Join us March 17-21 for drop in discovery and adventures all week long! Activities will be scheduled daily throughout the museum including touchable specimens, crafts, story times, collection chats, and […]
A week of afternoon discovery awaits curious explorers. Join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during spring break for museum adventures, activities, crafts, games and gallery tours as we […]
Preparedness is the key to recovering from any disaster, large or small. It can make your recovery much less stressful. Please join us as we learn more about how to […]
Family Program Come learn and have fun together! Each of our family programs has a different natural or cultural history theme and is intended for children ages 5 and up […]
Come play with science through nature-inspired boardgames! Whether you’re new to tabletop gaming or you’re a master strategist, join us to play some of our favorite boardgames inspired by natural […]
Spike’s Club inspires children ages 6-11 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. […]
Embrace your artistic side while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for […]
Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum […]
Introduce your 3-5 year-old learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This month: Your little one will blossom into learning about the joys of nature’s transformations through playful, […]
Join us on a guided bird-watching walk at a local Norman Park. See native bird specimens up close before embarking on a nature walk to learn about birds and how […]
This presentation by Jacob DeVecchio, CEO of the Oklahoma Fungi Company, will explore the diverse range of mushrooms found in Oklahoma, highlighting their unique ecological roles and potential benefits. Attendees […]
Family Program Come learn and have fun together! Each of our family programs has a different natural or cultural history theme and is intended for children ages 5 and up […]
Bring your creativity and your passion for nature. This unique class combines the beauty of nature with artistic expression for a fun educational experience. Both experienced and emerging artists are […]
Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum […]
Embrace your artistic side while exploring the world of natural science! Draw one-of-a-kind objects from the museum’s collection in an open studio environment. Basic drawing supplies will be available for […]
