Crafts and Tales
Sam Noble Museum 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OKCrafts 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 […]
The Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma inspires minds to understand the world through collection-based research, interpretation, and education.
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 […]
Are you a teenager who nerds out about nature or history? Are you looking for a cool place to spend your summer? Are you hoping to gain practical experience in […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
From miniaturized tracking devices to radar networks, a wide range of technologies are helping to reveal the amazing abilities and behaviors of birds. Presented by Eli Bridge, Interim Director of […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
There are bats in Oklahoma?! We’ll meet at the museum to learn about local bats and then caravan in personal vehicles to a Norman park to see and hear bats! […]
We're open this Independence Day! Looking for something fun to do this July 4th? The Sam Noble Museum will be open during regular hours — come explore our exhibits and celebrate […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
Alumni of the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, Jim and Charmain Pensoneau Baker, will be giving a presentation on the history of one of the largest boarding schools for Native American […]
Celebrate our newest paleo-celebrity Aquilops americanus with a day full of discovery and fun! Enjoy live music by Mike Hosty, an up close look at Jurassic Park jeeps and vehicles, […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
Winter is coming… for a visit! Beat the heat with wintry activities, cool crafts, and an after-hours visit to the temporary museum exhibits: Snow and Walking in Antarctica. Click Here […]
Join us this summer at the Sam Noble Museum and experience science first-hand through a variety of discovery-based programs. Each week-long, two-hour Summer Explorers program (children ages 6-7, 8-9, and […]
Sam Noble Museum's Educator Open House is designed for educators and anyone passionate about enriching the educational experience of their students through the wonders of natural and cultural history. Learn […]
In this session, 3-5 year-old astronomers and their caregivers will blast off into a cosmic adventure through the wonders of the Solar System. Through hands-on activities and playful exploration, children […]
With habitats spanning from prairies to pine forests, Oklahoma is a crossroads for species from all directions—east, west, north, and south. Presented by Hannah Eichelberger, Herpetology Collection Manager at the […]
Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling ancient mysteries, […]
We're open this Labor Day! Spend your day off exploring Oklahoma’s natural and cultural history. The Sam Noble Museum is open and ready for your next adventure!
Growing up in Mexico, Rodrigo Medellín’s passion for bats began in childhood, and has since shaped his lifelong mission of conservation and research. His groundbreaking work has earned him the […]
Celebrate the tradition of growing agave and distilling tequila with Rodrigo Medellin, founder and co-president of the Bat Friendly Tequila Program. Learn about agave and sustainable practices that encourage bat […]
Spike’s Club inspires children ages 5-11 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 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 to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! This week we’re diving into the wonders of water! During Little Scientists: Water Cycle we explore the science […]
The panel will feature three contributors to This Land Is Herland, one from each section of the book. Heather Clemmer's work speaks to the fluidity of power, Sarah Eppler Janda's […]
Experience the sights, sounds, and creatures that emerge at water’s edge as day turns to night. We’ll meet at the museum to learn about creatures that come out each evening […]
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History will host a docent training program beginning Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with additional sessions on October 4, […]
This Oklahoma Archaeology Month, immerse yourself in the fascinating science of archaeology! This hands-on program brings the world of Oklahoma archaeology to life through exciting games, creative crafts, and real […]
Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling ancient mysteries, […]
Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling ancient mysteries, […]
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 […]
Night in the Exhibits (N.I.T.E.) is an adults-only evening of socializing and discovery at the museum. This Adult N.I.T.E. celebrates the museum buildings’ 25th anniversary in its current location, so […]
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 […]
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 am -4:00 pm for Curiousidays! Enjoy activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats, and more! All activities are free with museum […]
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!
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 explore how […]
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 make animals […]
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 an extensive rendezvous system. […]
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, participants will […]
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, participants will […]
Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling ancient mysteries, […]
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. […]
Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camps transform a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. Whether digging into paleontology, unraveling ancient mysteries, […]
The Sam Noble Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for normal business hours on November 28.
Join us for Weird Science, a program where the bizarre, the unexpected, and the downright weird take center stage. For this installment of Weird Science, dive into the fascinating science […]
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 […]