(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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(Ages 18+)  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 […]

(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on February 6. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Little explorers will discover amazing animals like the dodo bird and […]

(Ages 6-11) Registration closes on February 10. Spike’s Club inspires children to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm children will explore different […]

(All Ages) Join us for a lively celebration as we take a closer look at springtime behavior in nature. From the elaborate dances of birds to the buzzing rituals of […]

(Ages 6-11) Registration closes on February 12. Join us for a bite-sized adventure for school holidays. Our Explorers Day Camp transforms a simple day off into an unforgettable educational adventure. […]

(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speakers: Dr. Raina Heaton, Associate Curator of Native American Languages, Sam Noble Museum, and Associate Professor, Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma. While discussions of […]

(Ages 18+) The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History will begin the Spring 2026 Docent Training class on Saturday, February 21 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the […]

(Ages 5+) Registration closes on February 18. Explore the connection between dinosaurs and modern birds. Through fun, interactive, hands-on activities, we will discover how some dinosaurs took to the skies!  […]

(Ages 12-17) Registration closes on March 3. Step into our galleries and bring science to life one sketch at a time! In this hands-on scientific illustration workshop, we’ll take our […]

(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on March 6. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Explore the world of flying creatures, from birds to bats to…dinosaurs? […]

(All Ages) Get ready for a day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and fun at Full STEAM Ahead! Dive into the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through […]

(Ages 6-7) Registration closes on March 12. A week discovery awaits young explorers ages 6 to 7! Join us from 9 am to 12 pm every morning for museum adventures […]

(All Ages) Join us for special daily events at the museum! Learn with “Storytime & Specimens”, make a craft with us, or even “Meet a Scientist” during your visit. All […]

(Ages 8-11) Registration closes on March 12. A week of discovery awaits curious explorers ages 8 to 11! Join us every afternoon during Spring Break for museum adventures with activities, […]

(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speakers: University of Oklahoma American Indian Student Association The University of Oklahoma Spring Powwow is one of the longest running student-led powwows in the nation! […]

(Ages 5+) Registration closes on March 25. Teach your little naturalists the joy and wonder of bird watching! We’ll learn about some of Oklahoma’s native birds then head outside to […]

(Ages 12+) Registration closes on April 3.  Join us on a guided bird-watching walk at a local Norman Park. Get an up-close look at native bird specimens before embarking on […]

(Ages 6-11) Registration closes on April 7. Spike’s Club inspires children to love learning through active exploration and play. Each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm children will explore different […]

(All Ages) Celebrate the season of growth, change, and new beginnings at Cycle of Life. This Curiousiday is all about the wonders of springtime and the cycles of renewal in […]

(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on April 10. Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Experience the wonders of nature through guided play and discovery. Come […]

(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) Speaker: Dr. David Wright, Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology, Sam Noble Museum and Assistant Professor of Paleobiology, School of Geosciences, University of Oklahoma Is Earth […]

(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) Step into a world of discovery and wonder at our Collections Celebration. This Curiousiday invites you to explore the some of the amazing “treasures” that are housed in […]

(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 […]