The Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma inspires minds to understand the world through collection-based research, interpretation, and education.
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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 to gather for a lively story time, where fascinating tales spark curiosity and set the stage for exploration. Each session dives into a themed topic, connecting stories to science and […] |
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With Halloween around the corner, the Sam Noble Museum is excited to host a free public screening of The Invisible Mammal, a feature-length documentary film about one of the season's spookiest creatures: BATS! Learn about bat conservation, the dangers of white-nose syndrome, and how women in science are helping to protect these incredible animals. Stick around […] |
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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 installment of Spike’s Club, children will investigate the wide range of colors and patterns found in nature. Registration closes October 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. […] |
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Join us the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Curiousidays! Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, museum specimens, collection chats and more. In celebration of the museum’s 25th anniversary, admission will be free for all visitors for one day only! We’re also giving away a free family membership—don’t miss your chance to […] |
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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! |
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(Ages 5+) 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 scientists use fossils to piece together ancient ecosystems and learn about the places where dinosaurs once roamed. From towering forests to vast deserts, […] |
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(Ages 3-5) 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 unique! Through hands-on activities and playful experiments, little learners will discover how animals are grouped and sorted based on these traits, and how […] |
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(Recommended for Adult Audiences) 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. However, much of what we know about horses in Wichita communities comes from historic accounts. This talk will present the results […] |
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Registration required; closes Nov. 17 at 5 PM. 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 receive the instruction and supplies to create a unique piece based on an object in our collection. […] |
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Due to a scheduled event booking, the Sam Noble Museum will be closing to the public at 2:00 p.m. |
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Registration required; closes Nov. 19 at 5 PM. 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 receive the instruction and supplies to create a unique piece based on an object in our collection. […] |
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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. All activities are free with museum admission.
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Registration required; closes Nov. 17 at 5 PM. 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, or stepping into the shoes of a scientist, campers will experience the museum in a whole new […]
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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. |
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Registration required; closes Nov. 18 at 5 PM. 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, or stepping into the shoes of a scientist, campers will experience the museum in a whole new […] |
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The Sam Noble Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for normal business hours on November 28. |
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Registration required; closes Nov. 17 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 of Weird Science, dive into the fascinating science of slime. Through hands-on activities, we’ll learn about the chemistry that makes slime so unique and discover […] |
