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 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 the surprising roles it plays in the world […]
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 that define this chilly season, from the physics of snowflakes to the biology of winter wildlife.
Introduce your little learner to science concepts through doing, discovering, and making! Mix, bubble, and change! In Curious About Chemistry, we introduce little learners to the magic of science through simple, safe experiments and exciting reactions. From bubbling mixtures to dazzling color changes, kids will explore the wonders of chemistry in an engaging, playful way—sparking […]
With the effects of climate change placing more and more stress on our local food systems, Indigenous Peoples in the United States are looking to adapt and implement traditional knowledge as a means of maintaining cultural connections to food and fight back against climate threats. This lecture chronicles how Tribes across Indian Country are using […]
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.
