Fun for all ages!
Family programs are designed for children and their family adults to investigate the wonderful world of science together.
Spring 2020 Programs
Registration opens January 6 for members; January 20 for non-members
Family Invertebrate Fossil Field Trip
Friday, April 17, 6 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Sam Noble Museum invites you to join invertebrate paleontology curator Steve Westrop, Ph.D., for an exciting journey into Oklahoma’s Paleozoic past. Explore life in Oklahoma’s ancient oceans on Friday evening with a close-up look at some of the museum’s finest invertebrate specimens. On Saturday morning, we will depart from the museum at 9 a.m. and travel in university vans to the site where you will find a variety of marine fossils that you can take home. Bring a sack lunch, snacks, comfortable shoes and plenty of water. This field trip is for children 7 and up with an adult.
Prices include one adult and one child. Members $100; non-members $120
Each additional person: Members $50; non-members $60
Deadline to register is April 2.
Summer 2020 Programs
Registration opens January 13 for members and January 27 for non-members.
Permian Paleontologists
June 26, 6 to 8 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to be a paleontologist? Join us after hours at the museum for an adventure of prehistoric proportions! We will learn about paleontology through crafts and simulated excavations and exclusive access to our new exhibit, Permian Monsters: Life Before Dinosaurs! This field trip is for children 5 and up with an adult.
Members $20 / Non-members $30
Prices include one adult and one child. Each additional person: Member $10 / nonmember $15
A Night with Bats
July 24, 8 to 10 p.m.
What can you discover in the dark? Join us as we explore the amazing life of bats and other nocturnal critters! Bring your blanket and sense of adventure. After a short exploration at the museum, we will travel by caravan to a local park to encounter high-flying mammals and more! This field trip is for children 5 and up with an adult.
Members $20 / Non-members $30
Prices include one adult and one child. Each additional person: Member $10 / nonmember $15
Registration
Don’t miss out! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Please pay and register online or contact the education department by calling (405) 325-1008. Participants are required to bring any forms sent via confirmation email on or before the first day of the 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.
Scholarships
Limited financial assistance is available for families who qualify. To apply, please submit a copy of your free or reduced lunch award letter to the education department. Fax: (405) 325-4436 / Address: 2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman, OK, 73072, Attn: Education
Contact
Email: education.samnoblemuseum@ou.edu Phone: (405) 325-1008
