Fun for all ages!
Family programs are designed for children and adults to investigate the wonderful world of science together.
To ensure the safety of our participants and staff, masks are required to be worn while on museum grounds or at a museum-sponsored program. Per OU policy, masks are required for all visitors ages 3 and up. Click here for more information on the university’s mandatory masking policy. Social distancing of six feet must be maintained between participant groups during the program. For more information about the museum’s COVID-19 program safety guidelines, please click here or review your registration confirmation letter.
Registration
Don’t miss out! Advanced registration is required, and space is limited to 30 participants (with a minimum of 8 participants). Please pay and register online or contact the Visitor Services 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.
All family programs are for ages 5+.
Register online or call (405) 325-1008.
Contact
Email: visitor.samnoblemuseum@ou.edu Phone: (405) 325-1008
Mystery at the Museum
Friday, January 29, 6 to 8 p.m.
Can you solve the mystery at the museum? Put on your thinking cap and explore the museum’s galleries to complete nature-themed challenges and a craft to discover the clues. Work together to assemble the clues and solve the case!
Deadline to Register: January 21
Price: $10 (Member Adult or Youth) and $15 (Non-Member Adult or Youth)
Dig into Dinosaurs
Friday, February 19, 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, meet a paleontologist, complete a simulated excavation and explore our new temporary exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice!
Deadline to Register: February 11
Price: $10 (Member Adult or Youth) and $15 (Non-Member Adult or Youth)
Build a Boomerang
Friday, April 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn the basics of how boomerangs fly before getting the chance to throw them. Working together, create a boomerang using household materials and experiment with changing the shape to change how it flies through the air!
Deadline to Register: April 8
Price: $10 (Member Adult or Youth) and $15 (Non-Member Adult or Youth)
Blast Off!
Friday, April 23, 6 to 8 p.m.
Get ready to go to the moon! Experiment with making craters, meet an astronomer, learn tips for stargazing at home and make a craft that is out of this world!
Deadline to Register: April 15
Price: $10 (Member Adult or Youth) and $15 (Non-Member Adult or Youth)
Frog Talk
Saturday, May 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Discover the language of frogs with your family! We will meet at a Norman park and learn about frog calls, habitats and identification from a herpetologist before setting out to explore the night life of Oklahoma frogs.
Deadline to Register: April 30
Price: $10 (Member Adult or Youth) and $15 (Non-Member Adult or Youth)
Dinosaurs Uncovered
Friday, May 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
Step back in time to discover dinosaurs! Join us for an evening exploring fossils, learning about how dinosaurs lived, creating a craft to take home and more! Experience the temporary exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, in a new way before it closes!
Deadline to Register: May 13
Price: $10 (Member Adult or Youth) and $15 (Non-Member Adult or Youth)
