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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: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:Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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 Native languages. The fair honors young language learners while supporting cultural pride\, language revitalization\, and community connection. \nLearn more here! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/oklahoma-native-american-youth-language-fair/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T180000
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SUMMARY:Spike’s Club: Taking Flight
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 6-11) \nSpike’s Club is a weekly after‑school adventure designed to spark curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of learning. Every Thursday from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.\, children ages 6–11 are invited to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History for an afternoon of hands‑on discovery. Parents can drop their kids off knowing they’ll be immersed in a safe\, enriching environment led by experienced museum educators. \nEvery session explores a new natural or cultural history theme through interactive activities\, behind‑the‑scenes access\, and hands-on encounters with real museum objects and specimens. Participants could examine fossils\, learn about cultural artifacts\, conduct experiments\, or explore behind-the-scenes to see how a museum really works. \nThis installment of Spike’s Club is all about Taking Flight. Children will soar into the science of biological flight\, discovering how birds\, insects\, mammals\, and even extinct creatures took to the skies. Through experiments\, observations\, and creative exploration\, they’ll uncover the many remarkable ways that life has learned to fly. \nCost: $95 for the full four-week session ● Registration for this session closes on April 7. \nThis program includes a drop-off window from 3:30 to 3:45 pm and a pick-up window from 5:45 to 6:00 pm. Participants may arrive or depart anytime during the appropriate window. \n  \n Click Here to Register  \n  \nROBERTA PAILES FUND FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS  \nEvery child deserves the chance to explore. If program fees present a financial challenge\, you may Click Here to apply for free program admission. 
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/spikes-club-taking-flight/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Curiousiday: Cycle of Life
DESCRIPTION:(All Ages) \nCelebrate spring with a full day of discovery at Curiousiday: Cycle of Life! On April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, the Sam Noble Museum transforms into a lively\, family‑friendly festival filled with activities that bring the natural world to life. This special event is included with your general admission\, making it an easy and exciting way for visitors of all ages to explore science together. \nThroughout the museum’s great hall\, guests will find a wide variety of booths\, activity stations\, games\, and hands‑on science experiments—all themed around the season of growth\, renewal\, and transformation. Touch real museum specimens\, meet educators and scientists\, and dive into interactive experiences that reveal how plants sprout\, how animals adapt to changing seasons\, and how ecosystems burst with life each spring. Cycle of Life invites you to explore the rhythms of the natural world in a fun\, engaging\, and curiosity‑driven environment. It’s the perfect spring outing for kids\, families\, or anyone who still loves to learn through fun. \n 
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/cycle-of-life/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:OU Giving Day
DESCRIPTION:Support the Sam Noble Museum on OU Giving Day! Join us on April 14 in celebrating the natural history and cultural heritage of Oklahoma by making a gift to the Sam Noble Museum this OU Giving Day. Your support helps us preserve the past\, educate the present\, and inspire the future. Choose one of our three designated funds to make a meaningful impact today. \nEvery Contribution Counts! Your generosity ensures the Sam Noble Museum continues to serve as a cornerstone of education\, cultural preservation\, and scientific exploration. Together\, we can make this OU Giving Day one to remember!
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/ou-giving-day/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Little Scientists: Explore Nature
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 3-5) Registration closes on April 10. \nIntroduce 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\, we will explore indoor museum objects and galleries. \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-explore-nature/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series: Going the Way of the Dodo - Paleontological Perspectives on Extinction\, De-Extinction\, and the Future of Life
DESCRIPTION:(Best Suited for Adult Audiences) \nSpeaker: Dr. David Wright\, Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology\, Sam Noble Museum and Assistant Professor of Paleobiology\, School of Geosciences\, University of Oklahoma \nIs 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\, and invasive species. In this presentation\, Dr. Wright will compare and contrast modern-day vs. ancient extinctions\, and discuss how the fossil record can be used to inform extinction risk and the long-term consequences of biodiversity loss. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/going-the-way-of-the-dodo-paleontological-perspectives-on-extinction-de-extinction-and-the-future-of-life/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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SUMMARY:Teen Volunteer Program - Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nDuring our free seven-week Teen Volunteer Program\, museum enthusiasts ages 13 to 17 will explore Oklahoma’s natural and cultural history through exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and conversations with museum professionals. Through volunteer opportunities\, participants will learn from hands-on experience in the museum. At the end of the program participants will showcase what they learned in a fair for their friends and family.  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/teen-volunteer-program/
LOCATION:Sam Noble Museum\, 2401 Chautauqua Ave\, Norman\, OK\, 73072
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