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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(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 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 […] 
(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 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 […] 
Paleo Expedition is a week-long, residential field experience led by scientists and educators from the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History for Oklahoma high school students currently enrolled in grades 9, 10 or 11. This free program focuses on paleontology excavation and field-based supporting sciences while providing authentic, hands-on experiences in both the museum and the field. Click Here to Learn More and Sign Up 
Are you a teenager who nerds out about natural or cultural history? Are you looking for a cool place to spend your summer? Are you hoping to gain practical experience in a museum setting? If so, then the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History has the perfect opportunity for you! During our free seven-week Teen Volunteer Program, museum enthusiasts ages 13 to 17 will explore Oklahoma’s natural and cultural history through […] |
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(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 a nature walk to learn about birds and how to identify them by sight and sound. Binoculars will be provided for use during the program. […] |
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Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Indigenous languages at the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair, the largest event for linguistic diversity in the state. Each spring, hundreds of students from Oklahoma and beyond gather at the Sam Noble Museum to share songs, speeches, stories, art, films, and other creative works in more than 40 […] |
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(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 natural and cultural history themes. During this installment of Spike’s Club, children will explore biological flight in its many different and fascinating forms. This program […] |
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(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 the natural world. Discover how plants bloom, how animals follow the seasons, and how ecosystems come alive during this vibrant season. |
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(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 dressed for outdoor exploration around the museum grounds. We’ll discover the plants, animals, and habitats in our own backyard! In the event of unsuitable weather, […] |
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(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 currently experiencing a mass extinction? Biodiversity loss today is occurring at an alarming rate—and many species are threatened by multiple stresses, including habitat destruction, over-exploitation, […] |
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(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 their own egg tempura paint. They will then create an original work of art with their new paints. No experience required! Participants 17 and younger […] |
