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SUMMARY:Crafts and Tales
DESCRIPTION:(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 dives into a themed topic\, connecting stories to science and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see\, touch\, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. After our story\, kids can get creative with a fun craft inspired by the story’s theme—something special to take home as a reminder of their adventure. Best of all\, Crafts and Tales is included free with museum admission\, making it the perfect way for young learners to enjoy interactive storytelling\, hands-on exploration\, and artistic expression all in one visit!
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/crafts-and-tales-2/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Crafting Nature: Making Paints Using Natural Pigments
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 12+) Registration closes on April 29. \nIn 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 tempera paint. They will then create an original work of art with their new paints. No experience required! Participants 17 and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. \nCost: $30 \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/crafting-nature-making-paints-using-natural-pigments/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Crowns of the Cretaceous with Dr. Matt Wedel
DESCRIPTION:(All Ages) The public is invited to a free presentation\, Q&A and book signing with renowned paleontologist Dr. Matt Wedel at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) on Friday\, May 8. Titled Crowns of the Cretaceous: The Horned Dinosaurs\, Wedel’s discussion will focus on ceratopsian dinosaurs and the world‑class fossil specimens preserved at the museum — including a new Hollywood celebrity he helped to discover. \nA leading sauropod specialist and co‑author of several landmark dinosaur discoveries\, Wedel will discuss the origins and evolution of horned ceratopsian dinosaurs\, including the famous Triceratops as well as the breakout star Aquilops americanus — the earliest known ceratopsian dinosaur in North America and most recently cast as “Dolores\,” the pet‑like backpack dinosaur in Jurassic World: Rebirth. The program will also highlight the museum’s world‑famous Pentaceratops skull\, the largest skull of any land animal ever discovered. \nDr. Wedel’s May 8 lecture is free and open to the public.  \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 6 p.m..  \n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/crowns-of-the-cretaceous-with-dr-matt-wedel/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Curiousiday: Collections Celebration
DESCRIPTION:(All Ages) \nFeaturing a guest appearance by renowned paleontologist Dr. Matt Wedel! Step into a world of discovery and wonder at our latest Curiousiday: Collections Celebration! Explore some of the most amazing hidden treasures that are normally housed in our secure museum collections\, away from public view. From live fossil preparation to rare and spectacular fossils\, artwork and cultural objects\, there’s something to captivate every curious mind. \nON EXHIBIT FOR CURIOUSIDAY: The Sam Noble Museum is thrilled to showcase an original fossil specimen of Sauroposeidon proteles\, believed to be the tallest known dinosaur\, along with the scientist who helped to discover and name them\, Dr. Matt Wedel! Dr. Wedel will be participating throughout the event with demonstrations\, public engagement\, and a special presentation on the gargantuan dinosaur. Wedel will be host presentations with the public at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nAll activities are included free with standard museum admission ($12 adult\, $7 child). No registration required\, tickets available at the door. 
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/collections-celebration/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Little Scientists: Horns & Antlers
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on May 8. \nIntroduce your little learner to science concepts through doing\, discovering\, and making! What do reindeer\, Hercules beetles\, and triceratops have in common? Amazing headgear! Through playful activities and stories\, little explorers will learn how horns and antlers help animals in the wild. \nCost: $20 parent/child pair; $10 for one additional child and $5 for each additional adult in a group. We kindly ask that each adult supervise no more than 2 children.  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/little-scientists-horns-antlers/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series: A Treasure Trove of Inspiration - How I Wrote Sci-Fi Horror and a Memoir Around the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Collections
DESCRIPTION:(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) \nSpeaker: Dr. Susan Nash\, American Association of Petroleum Geologists \nDr. Susan Nash will present on how the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History inspired her to write two books. In Residuals: Cotylorhynchus Rises\, Nash connects the energies between the mass casualties of Permian extinction and of the Griffin Memorial Hospital fire. In her memoir\, Shells and Shadows\, Nash recalls growing up in Norman\, Oklahoma in the 60s and 70s when the land that the Sam Noble Museum is positioned on was a long-abandoned WWII naval base. During the writing process of these books\, Nash studied the Sam Noble Museum’s collection of Permian synapsids and land history. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/a-treasure-trove-of-inspiration-how-i-wrote-sci-fi-horror-and-a-memoir-around-the-sam-noble-oklahoma-museum-of-natural-history-collections/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Stories & Specimens
DESCRIPTION:(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 and cultural history with museum objects that let kids see\, touch\, and discover in our interactive Discovery Room. Best of all\, Stories & Specimens is included free with museum admission\, making it the perfect way for young learners to enjoy interactive storytelling and hands-on exploration all in one visit!
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/stories-specimens/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Early Museum Closure
DESCRIPTION:Due to a private event booking\, the museum will be closed to the public from 3 – 5pm on Friday\, May 29th. We will reopen to the public at 10am on Saturday\, May 30th.
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/early-museum-closure/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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