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.
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 explore the fascinating myths and stories from cultures around the world. Registration opens July 29th. Cost per month: $72 […]
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 museum objects. Kids will step into the shoes of an archaeologist—discovering how scientists study the past to reveal the mysteries of civilizations long ago. Registration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 admission. Get ready for a spine-chilling experience at our annual ‘Spooktacular’ Curiousiday this October! Museum guests are invited to participate in hands-on activities, costume contests, […]
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 we’re throwing it back to the late ‘90s and early 2000s! And we’re inviting you to wear your best Y2K attire for the occasion! (You’re […]
Introduce your little learner 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 and playful experiments, young learners will discover how bones help bodies move, grow, and thrive. Registration opens on July 29. Cost: $15 (Member parent/child pair) […]
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 unexplored, including bees. Dr. Hung will present preliminary results from his efforts to inventory wild bee species in the state over the last four years, showcasing […]
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 opens July 29. Cost per month: $72 […]
