Why Donate?
At the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, we believe in the power of exploration, wonder, and discovery. Located on the beautiful campus of the University of Oklahoma, your state museum of natural history is a treasure trove of knowledge, bridging the gap between the past and the present.
But we can’t do it alone!
Your donation matters. It fuels our mission to inspire minds, foster understanding, and celebrate the wonders of our natural world. Whether you’re passionate about paleontology, the wildlife of our state, or Oklahoma’s rich cultural history, your contribution helps us share our collections with visitors and researchers from across the state, the nation, and the world!
What We Do
Collection-Based Research: From the ancient past to the living present, our staff continues to explore and preserve the natural and cultural history of Oklahoma. Your support enables groundbreaking discoveries that shape our understanding of our past, present and future!
Interpretation: From towering dinosaurs to delicate butterflies, we bring the past and present to life. Our exhibits ignite curiosity, spark conversations, and create lifelong memories for visitors of all ages.
Education: We’re more than a museum; we’re an educational hub. Your donation directly impacts educational programs, public events, and outreach initiatives for families and children. Imagine the wide-eyed wonder of a child seeing their first dinosaur!
How You Can Help
Donate on OU Giving Day: Every dollar counts, and even a $10 gift can help the Sam Noble Museum win Giving Day challenges on April 2, 2024! Whether you’d like to contribute the price of a cup of coffee or something larger, your gift fuels our passion for discovery.
Spread the Word: Share our mission with friends, family, and fellow museum enthusiasts, and remind them that Giving Day is right around the corner!
Challenges, Rewards and Bonuses
You can help the Sam Noble Museum win thousands of dollars in bonuses and rewards by simply engaging with us on social media or making a small donation!
Why I Give Challenge: Why do you support the Sam Noble Museum? What do you love most about Oklahoma’s natural history museum? Log in to Instagram or X and tell us on April 1 to help us win a $500 prize! Be sure to use the hashtag #ougivingday when you post!
Hourly First Gift Challenges: Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on April 2, organizations earn a $500 bonus if they receive the first donation of every hour! Give at the top of the hour to help us win!
8:00 a.m. Challenge – Your Favorite Place on Campus: Hop on Instagram or X at 8:00 a.m. on Giving Day and share a photo of your favorite place on the OU Campus– it’s the Sam Noble Museum, isn’t it? Be sure to use the hashtags #ougivingday and #samnoblemuseum!
2:00 p.m. Challenge – OU Pets and Babies: It’s time to shine for your pets and babies! Share a fun photo of your pet or baby at the Sam Noble Museum or wearing museum clothes, gifts or gear! The most creative post of the hour wins $500 for their selected campus organization! Don’t forget to use the #ougivingday and #samnoblemuseum hashtags!
Most Dollars Raised: Help us raise the most money of any organization on the OU Campus and you can win a $5,000 bonus for the Sam Noble Museum!
Most Total Gifts: The OU organization that receives the largest number of individual gifts will also win a $5,000 bonus! Even small contributions can help the Sam Noble Museum win!
Our Giving Day Funds:
On Giving Day donors and supporters will be able to choose among three designated funds which support various programs and causes at the Sam Noble Museum. Donors can also select the “Musems – Other” option and designate a fund of their choice with either the fund number, or a description of the fund in the “Additional Details” field.
The Fossil Fuel Fund supports Oklahoma schools by covering the costs of admission and program fees for field trips. This enables rural districts and students to visit their state’s natural history museum despite costs that might otherwise be prohibitive.
The Sam Noble Museum’s Discovery on the Road Fund supports the museum’s ongoing to goal of creating traveling exhibits which tour across the state of Oklahoma, allowing rural communities to experience their state’s natural history museum in their home community.
The Children’s Program Fund supports the various programs, events and activities that the Sam Noble Museum presents for regional children, from educational classes to larger public programs.
Please Join Us on April 2, 2024!
University of Oklahoma’s Giving Day is our moment to shine. Mark your calendar, set a reminder, and be part of something extraordinary. Together, we’ll make (natural) history!
Let’s celebrate the wonder of life together. Donate to the Sam Noble Museum today!
Thank you for supporting the Sam Noble Museum. Your generosity ensures that the magic of discovery continues to thrive!
