Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Preserving natural and cultural heritage since 1899, discover wonder at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.
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Did you know the museum offers free Sensory Kits for kids and adults? To ensure that all visitors can engage with our ex...
06/02/2026

Did you know the museum offers free Sensory Kits for kids and adults? To ensure that all visitors can engage with our exhibits in a way that's comfortable and easily accessible, these kits include sound‑reducing headphones, fidgets, visual aids, experience guides and other tools to help make a museum visit more comfortable for sensory sensitive and neurodivergent guests. Just stop by our front desk to check one out during your visit — no cost, no questions, no need to reserve in advance.

Everyone deserves a great day at the museum, and we're committed to making this a space for everyone to learn, explore, and feel at ease. Learn more under the Plan Your Visit page at samnoblemuseum.ou.edu

Is your child craving a summer adventure? Stuck at home this summer with nothing to do? ☀Our summer camps are just what ...
05/28/2026

Is your child craving a summer adventure? Stuck at home this summer with nothing to do? ☀

Our summer camps are just what they need.

From exploring bugs to crafting nature, our summer camps have something for each inner explorer. Each week features a new theme that invites your adventurer to learn, play, and use their creativity!

⭐ Click here for your child to experience and unforgettable summer: https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/education-2/summer-explorers/

ANNOUNCEMENT: The museum will be closing early at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29 as a temporary adjustment to our operating...
05/28/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: The museum will be closing early at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29 as a temporary adjustment to our operating hours. The museum will return to its normal hours of operation on Saturday, May 30.

👕 It's the end of the month, so you know what that means...Kyle's t-shirts of May round-up!!Here are our options:1: Teal...
05/26/2026

👕 It's the end of the month, so you know what that means...

Kyle's t-shirts of May round-up!!

Here are our options:

1: Teal "Collecting Oklahoma" shirt (complete with the painting that inspired it, behind him)
2: Tacosaurus!
3: Red Sam Noble Vertebrate Paleontology Shirt

As always, comment below your favorite for it to win and be showcased at the end of the year recap. The shirt with the most votes? Well, it earns an esteemed position in our hearts and our socials 😉

Don’t forget — the Sam Noble Museum will be open on May 25 for Memorial Day. As we honor our shared history and the sacr...
05/23/2026

Don’t forget — the Sam Noble Museum will be open on May 25 for Memorial Day. As we honor our shared history and the sacrifices of service members, we welcome the community to join us for a day of remembrance and reflection.

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History would not be what it is today without our volunteers ❤️We want to exten...
05/21/2026

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History would not be what it is today without our volunteers ❤️

We want to extend a warm thank you to all of our volunteers for the 2025-2026 season!

Each of you have made our museum a better place that inspires the next generation and supports our academic mission! 🦕

Thank you for sharing your time and talents! 🥰

We're celebrating our 26th birthday this month! 🦕🥳And we're celebrating the past 26 years in the way we know how, with a...
05/19/2026

We're celebrating our 26th birthday this month! 🦕🥳

And we're celebrating the past 26 years in the way we know how, with a dino-mite cake and party hats galore!

From all of us here at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History: RAWR ❤️🍰

🦖 PS: Send in your birthday wish for us today in the comments below for a reply from Spike!

Is it really a graduation ceremony without dinosaurs? 🦖Celebrating at the Palace on the Prairie? Spend some off time at ...
05/15/2026

Is it really a graduation ceremony without dinosaurs? 🦖

Celebrating at the Palace on the Prairie? Spend some off time at the Dinosaur Museum!

For legacies of graduates and legacies of Oklahoma's natural and cultural history, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum is the place to be during your free time. Our exhibits are perfect for lifelong learners and curious graduates.

And from all of us at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, congratulations to the class of 2026! 🎉🎇

🎓 Plan your visit today and learn more with the link in bio!

A huge shout out to paleontologist Dr. Matt Wedel for joining us over the past weekend to engage with visitors at our Cu...
05/13/2026

A huge shout out to paleontologist Dr. Matt Wedel for joining us over the past weekend to engage with visitors at our Curiousiday: Collections Celebration and at a free Friday night lecture! Don't forget to check the museum's online event calendar for more information on upcoming lectures and events all year long!

A fan-favorite since 2000 😎💅Thank you to the Norman Transcript readers for awarding us with the "Best museum" award for ...
05/11/2026

A fan-favorite since 2000 😎💅

Thank you to the Norman Transcript readers for awarding us with the "Best museum" award for the 2026 year! We are so lucky to have a community like ours supporting us.

🦕 Want to plan your visit to the "best museum"? Click here to discover your adventure today: https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/planyourvisit/

Address

2401 Chautauqua Avenue
Norman, OK
73072

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14053257977

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