Awaken your curiosity!
Adult programs immerse participants in science experiences, facilitating fun, discovery and curiosity.
Per OU policy, masks are not required, but are recommended for unvaccinated individuals.
Registration
Advance registration is required, and space is limited to 20 participants (with a minimum of 5 participants). On-site registration is not available for these programs. Participants are required to bring any forms sent via confirmation email (releases, waivers, etc.) on or before the first day of the program.
Due to capacity limits, only individuals who have registered for the program will be allowed to attend. Unregistered minors or adults will not be allowed to attend the program, ages 0 and up.
General admission before or after the program is not included in the program price.
Adult programs are available to participants 16 years and older. Participants aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by another registered adult 18 years of age or older for the entire program.
All cancellations must be received 10 business days prior to the start of the program for a refund or transfer to another program. Register online or call (405) 325-1008.
Contact
Email: visitor.samnoblemuseum@ou.edu Phone: (405) 325-1008
WeDigBio
Saturday, October 16, noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
Come join us for a free global science program of digitizing collections! Participants will receive specimen data to transcribe into the database. This is a global event and live feeds will be displayed throughout the day to showcase everyone’s hard work! Goodie bags will be provided but sign up fast because spots are limited! Because of the nature of this event, typing skills will be necessary, so these activities are best suited for those 10 and up. All program registrants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Deadline to Register: October 15
Price: Free
Adult Macrophotography Workshop
Saturday, October 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
Are you looking for a unique way to take photographs? Join us as we work with artist Thomas Shahan to learn some new and interesting approaches to capturing the perfect shot. Participants will learn about macrophotography techniques, visit the museum’s temporary exhibit Beautiful Beasts before taking macrophotographs on the museum grounds.
Deadline to Register: October 15
Price: $25 (Member) $30 (Non-Member)
Vertebrate Paleontology-Up Close
Friday, December 10, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join us for a night of Jurassic proportions! Go behind the scenes as we take a tour of the vertebrate paleontology preparation lab and meet paleontologists from the museum. Afterwards, we will tour the Hall of Ancient Life and participate in microfossil picking.
Deadline to Register: December 3
Price: $25 (Member) $30 (Non-Member)
