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 topic with museum specimens, and create a fun craft to take home. Crafts and Tales is included free with your admission.
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 10-12) features a different natural or cultural history theme. Click Here to Register THIS WEEK: Dino Adventures (Age 6-7) – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]
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 about educational program options offered through the Sam Noble Museum as well as other University and community groups. Admission is free for teachers with school […]
Introduce your little learner to the wonders of space through doing, discovering, and making! Join us from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19 as young astronomers blast off on a hands-on In this session, young astronomers will blast off into a cosmic adventure and journey through the wonders of the Solar System. Through […]
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 Sam Noble Museum, this lecture will showcase the state’s unique herpetofauna and explore the factors driving our rich biodiversity. Click Here to Register
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 way—full of excitement, creativity, and discovery. Explorers Camp […]
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 honorary title of “The Bat Man of Mexico” along with international renown and recognition, with features in National Geographic, PBS’s Nature, and BBC nature documentaries, […]
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 pollination from an expert, then engage your tastebuds in a mouthwatering sampling of bat-friendly tequila. Light refreshments provided; includes one taste sampling per ticket. This […]
