The Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma inspires minds to understand the world through collection-based research, interpretation, and education.
Calling all young wizards, sorceresses, and magical enthusiasts! Spike’s After-School Club is your portal to a world where learning is an enchanting adventure. In this month's program, every Thursday from […]
Join us for a free, public reception for the SPEAK: Speak While You Can exhibit, guest curated by artist Tony Tiger (Mvskoke / Sac & Fox / Seminole) and featuring […]
Join the adventure in "Monarch Marvels," where we learn about the incredible world of monarch butterflies. Take part in activities that teach us about how we can help keep the monarch […]
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: […]
Assistant Curator of Ethnology, Dr. Claire Nicholas, and Ethnology Collections Manager Ella Crenshaw, use belongings in the museum's collection to model the methods and perspectives of doing museum anthropology, including […]
Help save lives by donating blood at the OBI blood drive on Friday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The blood donation bus will be parked at the […]
Join us for an inspiring journey into the heart of Caddo culture as renowned artist Chase Earles unveils the rich tapestry of Caddo Pottery. During this free, public event, Earles will […]
Chase Earles will conduct a traditional Caddo pottery pit-firing demonstration outside of the Sam Noble Museum, near the pond on the left side of the museum entrance. The artist will […]
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, […]
Gather 'round adventurers of all ages, and let’s dive into the world of traditional Native American games! In addition to crafting and playing games, participants will interact with objects from […]
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 […]
On October 12th, join us for our annual Curiousiday Spooktacular and adventure into the heart of nature’s spooky secrets. This year we explore “Dynamic Decay”—a captivating look into the hidden processes that […]
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, […]
In the last half-billion years, a handful of catastrophic events known as mass extinctions wiped out vast numbers of species, forever changing the trajectory of life on Earth. This talk […]
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 a weekly program for young children and families that is held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitors are invited to join us as we read 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. […]
Join us to learn about nature’s masters of disguise. We’ll play games, make crafts, and interact with museum objects to explore some of the craziest camouflage in the animal kingdom. […]
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 […]
Explore avian wonders of Oklahoma in this presentation where you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the state’s diverse bird species. We will expand our understanding of their behaviors, habitats, and […]
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 […]
Join us for Weird Science, a program where the bizarre, the unexpected, and the downright weird take center stage. Ignite your child’s curiosity through hands-on activities about some of nature’s […]
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 opens […]
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 discovery awaits curious explorers. Join us for museum adventure with activities, crafts, games and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Registration opens on […]
A week of afternoon discovery awaits curious explorers. Join us for museum adventure with activities, crafts, games and gallery tours as we explore natural and cultural history! Registration opens […]
