A very good museum, it will be interesting and informative not only for adults but also for children.

Had a great time with the family! Great place to go and get the kiddos out learning!

This was an awesome place to come and visit. The dinosaur exhibit and the Native America exhibit were spectacular!

An awesome place to take children to in order to teach them about animals of the past particularly dinosaurs! Ideal for adults too whore interested in history. Must visit. The largest dinosaur skull is also placed in this museum!

Truly beyond all expectations. On our two days trip to Oklahoma, we were pondering over places we wanted to visit to get maximum out of our stay. We chose this place and it was worth. The presentation, collections, and meticulous placement are too good. I think it is a must visit specially if you have school going kids.

We take our grandson Gabe there whenever we can. These photos were taking of the latest exhibit.

This place was epic! So many things to see. It’s best to go with a company. Makes for a relaxing afternoon.

A hidden trearsue for the state of Oklahoma and the local university. The place charts the majority of history for the state including dinosaurs, prehistoric plants, and sharks. You will be surprised at the number of ecosystems found in Oklahoma and the diversity of plants and animals. The museums display of Native American curlers is spectacular. They have one of the definitive collections of Native American tools in the nation. All ages will find this an exciting and highly educational stops.

We had such a great time here! Our favorite exhibit was the dinosaurs. There is a discovery room with lots of hands on fossils and toys for the kids. There is a cafe and a gift shop and restrooms on the 1st floor. There is a 2nd floor accessible by stairs or elevator. There are people in some of the rooms available to answer questions. The gentleman in the dinosaur room was very informative. Most of the dinosaur displays are made from the real bones. And all of the bones behind glass are real.

Giant predators like Saurophaganax and Allosaurus used their power and size to dominate their domain and all those within it. And the story was no different in the Jurassic oceans. These are the bones of Plesiosaur. They appear to have been broken into fragments. And many of these show indications that they didnt die of natural causes. It looks more like they were violently dismembered. One particular fossil gives us a chilling idea of how these Plesiosaurus died.

Affordable admission and lots to see. They are also implementing thorough safety standards during the pandemic.

I cannot sing the praises of this museum enough! As a single parent, it is especially challenging to find good ways for my son and I to spend our free time that 1. Are worth our time, and 2. Fit into the budget. I have consistently had a membership here, and my boy and I love it! The fees are very affordable. The museum itself is really wonderful. Endless educational opportunities, plus they have some great seasonal exhibits and programs. I love that we can bring friends with us on our membership, too. No complaints, we absolutely love the Sam Noble Museum!

My wife, 3 kids(15,14,10), and myself went and spent the afternoon here yesterday. Fairly cheap,$38, for a good time. Hands on items. Interesting exhibits. Cool displays. Kind of on the small side but perfect for kids. Get in and out before they start getting “bored” while still having fun and being educational.

We used to frequent the Stovall Museum as kids. This is a very nice, very modern upgrade to that one. Nicely designed and very clean. Many interactive sections for kids. Entry fee was very reasonable. Nice discounts with museum membership. The Dino-vator was one of our favourites!

What a fabulous museum! Im not usually a fan of museums, I usually find them boring, but this was very well done! We saw the Megaladon exhibit because my son is obsessed currently, but it was just fabulous! We saw the whole museum and my 4 year old never lost interest! Its a must see!

Its so beautiful and full of wonderful peaces of history

One of the most interesting musuems in the city! Super educational and a great place for kids and families.

Great visit we encountered here

Really nice staff and a decent gallery. The Dinosaur exhibit was the best to me. I also liked the native peoples exibit. To be fair, all of the exhibits were nice, I just wish there was more. The detail of what was there was really great. The college student who helped us yesterday was very knowledgeable. Nancy also helped us out and provided great information about volunteer opportunities. It was a lovely experience.

My kids loved it as a cheaper, more accessible alternative to the Science Museum. Though there is quite a bit less to do comparatively, its a similar quality of educational entertainment and the whole experience is approachable enough that my kids only started losing interest at the very end. Its perfect!

Kerr Auditorium - inside the Museum. Very cozy. All seats good. 200 people.

Very comprehensive museum of natural history in Oklahoma and the Southwest.

Great exhibits and a wonderful place to learn. The museum had a good emphasis on Oklahoma, but also had some great dinosaur skeletons to look over. Wasnt too crowded, just right. Loved it!

Perfect place to take grandchildren. An interesting fun place for adults. The exhibits are excellent. The information is easily understood for all ages. Easy to maneuver in a wheelchair. Nice gift shop

You want to make a dinosaur fan happy? Come here. Seeing every aspect of local geology and phylogeny is a joy. My son is always eager to come back.

What a great spot for a wedding reception. Very large space to accommodate many people and very cool stuff to check out.

Lots of dino bones and filled with remains of prehistoric animals which once roamed the Oklahoma plains. They also have exhibits of the very large Indian cultures that once lived there and in some areas still have ancestral decendancts still do.This museum is located on the campus of Oklahoma State University.This was an amazing afternoon spent here! They will also give you a guided tour of the museum.

We are members. You should be too. Fun kid events and interesting exhibits. Good place to visit before an OU home game!

Educational! Yet if ya really want the truth read the Bible to know how old the earth really is

Great place for kids and adults to spend a couple hours learning about Oklahoma and natural history! We got the family membership for just $45! My 6yo son loves to come here!

You wouldnt believe the stories this history has to tell unless you see it for yourself. At first I was a bit confused about what the museum was showing, didnt pick the place the wife did. It was very enjoyable.

Ive been going to this museum since I was a little girl. Ive seen it develop and grow over many years and Im so proud of this museum. Ive been to the Museum of Natural History in NYC and whereas this museum isnt as massive, its still awesome to go to. From dinosaurs to natural Oklahoman plants and animals to American Indians, this museum is great for learning and seeing new things. Lots of interactive exhibits for all ages. They have great events here too for everyone to come and have a blast. They also do birthdays.

I LOVED the Sam Noble museum. I have since grade school. They have one area that they change the theme to. This year was wedding clothes of the native people I believe. My son and wife and sister all love the exhibits. Especially the Natural Wonders exhibit! You get the chance, come out. The giant Apatasaurus is awesome.

LOVE visiting this museum, it has everything a little kid could want to see with Dinosaurs downstairs and Oklahoma upstairs. Rotating exhibit on the first floor for adults and a fun activity room for kids to explore and play in. They had an Ask An Expert day that was also really fun to check out-- Archaeologists, anthropologists, and a guy who sings Dinosaur songs, to name a few.One of our friends booked her sons birthday party here and it was a great event.Veterans get in for free with ID, kids 2 and under for free as well. Such a great resource for our family, especially on cold or rainy days!They are STICKLERS for no food/drink inside the exhibit area, including coffee in a cup with a lid from their own cafe, so plan accordingly!

What a wonderful place to spend an afternoon for people of all ages! The immersive displays are world class. Everyone in my family had a great time and learned so much. Definitely give yourself three hours to see it all. The cafe is very hit or miss if you plan on eating lunch here, which is my only criticism.

The Sam Noble Natural History museum is a Norman treasure.The staff are friendly and helpful, answering any questions you might have about any exhibits. And what exhibits they have!Their collection of prehistoric bones and fossils is absolutely amazing, and the permanent display of the wildlife and geography of Oklahoma is fantastic.They also have a regularly rotating display of non-permanent exhibits that are always awesome. Two recent ones that were incredible were a collection of amazing photographs of moths, and another exhibit all about sharks that featured a huge collection of shark teeth.I take my kids here whenever I can. They can’t get enough of it.

Amazing museum. My kids love it.

I loved this place when I was little 20 years ago! I’m taking my children this weekend! I highly recommend for the little ones

Loved it, lots of history and it kept my 5 year old kiddo entertained. He loved all the dinos, animals and bugs.

Glorious, huge museum showcases our prehistoric past. The dinosaur exhibits are impressive. Set aside a full day to immerse yourself in the sights

So much fun!!! Cant wait for the rock exhibit to open up in the fall!!!

I had gotten there at 1 and stayed until 5 when it closed. That was just enough time to get through all of the exhibits and the gift shop. The exhibits are well organized and they have some temporary exhibits that come through as well. This is a great place to take the whole family. There are many hands-on learning opportunities as well.

Its a fun place to explore, I love the exhibit on the second floor in which the animals are displayed as if in nature.

Initially I was worried this museum was on the smaller side and debated driving to the Science Museum Oklahoma. We were staying in Norman and this was the more convenient option. We were not disappointed and spent 2 hours here and were able to see everything we wanted. The dinosaurs were a hit with our family but all the exhibits were interesting and I especially enjoyed how it all tied into Oklahoma. We were not rushed and had enough time to make the drive to tour the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum in the same day.

Sam Noble Museum is a great Museum. They not only have lots of cool things from the past there, but from the present time as well. There are so many things to see throughout the museum. Along with that, they also have cool bits for the kids to look at as well. All of my visits have been very enjoyable and educational at the same time. I really recommend that you visit this museum.

My grandson loved the dinosaur exhibits!

Fun afternoon museum for adults and children. On Monday kids get in free, bonus! The new megalodon exhibit was fun.

Best museum Ive been to! The displays are very detailed and thorough. Only had time to get through the ancient life exhibit, took about two hours to get through, but it was the main attraction for me. Awesome dinosaurs on display and interactive pieces everywhere!

Nice place to get a n overview of natural history. Could use some updating. But well worth the very reasonable price. 3 year old child was not bored but we limited our visit to two hours. Saw about 90% of the collection. Great docents!

Went there for a conference, the facility is okay. They have incredibly strict rules about were you can and cant have food and beverages. Which could make sense for kids and if the establishment was super pristine. But for an conference with professionals in a occasionally dry subject matter coffee is crucial. Would recommend coding a different venue. I know nothing about the museum experience so I gave a few stars back for the museum.

The staff at the museum was very friendly and accommodating and the content of the exhibits was diverse and interesting for people of all ages. The gardens and grounds outside added a nice touch with native plant species and a natural feel to the landscape. I enjoyed my experience at the Sam Noble Museum and would be happy to visit again.

Awesome museum full of Oklahomas rich Natural History... and DINOSAURS!This is an excellent, kid friendly (tons of stuff that encourages interaction), wonderfully laid out collection.

Situated in a quiet corner of OUs campus, the Sam Noble Museum is a treasure trove of anthropological, biological and geological information about the Sooner State. The three main exhibition halls are beautifully presented with plenty of interpretive labels, interactive features and illustrations. There is no lack of seating, and it is easy to wander around the exhibitions at a leisurely pace.While the Museum is the go-to place to learn about Oklahoma, I think it falls short of its mission of inspir[ing] minds to understand the world. It has the collections and exhibition space to achieve the goal. The Great Hall feels empty now, and the land to the south of the Museum seems suitable for an expansion if needed. Personally, I also hope that the Hall of World Cultures will return at some time point.

We have a membership here. My kids LOVE visiting and seeing the dinosaurs!

I was so busy looking at all the amazing things, I forgot to take pictures. There was a megalodon exhibit that was stunning. The real dinosaur bones they have are just astounding! There was a pentaceratops, and the worlds largest apatosaurus! Youre taken through each period of time and several things come to life. Lots of fun things to check out! Very educational!

This is a great place to take the family. They have an incredible assortment of items and materials on display.

Great fossil collection; this place is educational and a pleasure. On our visit there was also a lecture by a famed celebrity paleontologist. That was a real treat.

If you live close to the museum, the best thing to do is buy a membership. Watch for a membership special, in the past it has been in October, but regardless it is more than reasonable considering the events and rotating exhibit.We go for a couple of hours and love the discovery room, the dinosaurs and all the hands on activities.

This is a pretty small museum, though very interesting. Great place for kids, very hands on. Dinosaurs, and the history of earth and Oklahoma. A time line from the beginning to now. The history of Oklahoma and its plants and animals. Also native American culture and a hands on room for children. They usually have something going on, last time I went they had a photo gallery with up close photos of beautiful moths.

So much more then you think go check this place out

My kids are all very interested in paleontology and geology so they loved the exhibits here. I could go back several more times and still learn something new. We especially enjoyed the Earth history exhibit that made the path wind through the time periods and show the gradual changes in plants and animals. The kids were going in all directions trying to see everything at once. We will definitely be going back.

Excellent museum with lots of hands on things for the kids. Amazing selection of skeletons and taxidermied animals. Lots of great information and the Native American exhibits are second to none.

So much fun. My little one loves the elevator by the dinosaurs.

It was ok for my first time going there. Not as big as I thought itd be. Not enough dinosaurs. It was field trip day and other schools were there as well. They were not keeping their kids under control like my sons teacher did. All in all, my boys and I had fun.

Nice and interesting museum. With some interactive parts and real size of extinct creatures. It was a good experience :)

Well thought-out Museum based on Epoch periods. Each Epoch Display provides detailed informative guides. Shark exhibit was informative for all ages. Native Oklahoma exhibit well thought-out.

Awesome Gift shop. Great place to take Grandkids.

There is so much to learn. This is great for all ages. We liked looking for bones in the sand.

This museum is really neat.Giant collection of fossils well presented.I loved all the interactive exhibits.Highly recommend going.

Reasonably priced. Good for kids. Educational. Thumbs up from Olly

Awesome and so interesting...

Great place to take the kids or just yourself. Always have nifty exhibits and hands-on learning.

I had an amazing experience at this fine establishment! I came, I saw, I was in awe. I would recommend bringing the entire family here, as it is fun for everyone. The gift shop is nice, with decent prices. You will be here for hours looking at everything and you will want to come back. Overall, An absolutely amazing experience!

Wow .. this place is great! Lots of thing to see and learn about!

This was an incredible museum experience! I have never been to a museum that so highly prioritized hands on education. This was interactive for adults and children. I cant wait to go back!

Its a mellow museum. My kid really liked it. Lots of fossil to see.

Big surprise. I love Natural History museums, and this place rivals the Field museum in particulars, if not in scope. Really, dont miss it if youre in Norman.

I wanted to like this place, but frankly theres something plastic about it. Actually many things plastic. Many dinosaur skeletons seemed fake. After awhile, thats all I was doing: trying to determine what was real or fake. It was a turn off. My photo - the skull only - was real and awesome. But it all felt odd. Why did it have to be that way?

I brought my girlfriend (now wife) and her 7 year old daughter here. Both of them enjoyed the museum and all of its many exhibits. I find this museum interesting for children and adults alike. I highly recommend especially to anyone in the Oklahoma City metro area. If you think youve seen all of the attractions and activities, but have not been here, take a short drive to Norman, and for the price of admission, enjoy every inch of this museum. The exhibits were well done, and the entire place was clean and bright. If I ventured to give any constructive criticism I will simple say I felt the price was a bit $$$!!

My husband and I recently used the museum as our wedding venue and we loved it! They allowed us to use the museums geodes for the centerpieces on our tables! Additionally, they have options to open the exhibits for your wedding guests that are reasonably priced. They were very responsive to all of our inquiries and our guests were very impressed with the space and museum staff. Overall, it was a fantastic venue with wonderful staff and we highly recommend it as a venue for future weddings!

Overall, an amazing museum that feels cutting edge while retaining the charm of an old-school museum. I was blown away by the Hall of Ancient Life. This museum is able to combine actual fossils, dioramas, and murals into some of the most well-done museum exhibits I have seen in a long time. The exhibits were educational but not boring, interesting without dumbing down the material. The museum showcases many unique fossils, including the largest fossil skull on record! I was really impressed. The other exhibit halls were pretty interesting, including one on local wildlife and habitats, and another explaining how the museum displays are put together.

Great place to visit. We all enjoyed our visit. The of our group was 4 to 80 and everyone had a good time.

This museum is really neat. I brought a 4 and a 2 year old and they both loved it. I really enjoyed it to and though the collections and displays were great! I wished I could have read all the information they had displayed. The gift shop had so many cool books and things. My kids also loved the discovery room. The cafe was really the only thing that was lacking.

Fantastic dinosaur bones and other fossils, even artifacts from native American people and stuffed American animals.

I go here every year on my birthday and its always a wonderful experience. Its clean, the museum itself is pretty interesting and the exhibits they bring in are normally really cool. The gift shop is stocked full of overpriced science toys and the conference rooms they have are really nice as well

Great collections and accessable for the family. Could include more kid interaction.s

Loved it and so did my nieces! Thank you Norman for having this gem.

So amazing. Best museum...grandkids loved it. Great price for family

This is a great museum with lots a awesome exhibits. There is an area for young kids to get their creativity on!! No all that big, but a nice, not so crowded place to go and spend 2-3 hours with the kiddos. Give it a shot if you are looking for a place to hang out on a Saturday afternoon!!

Attended a lecture with a movie. Wonderful full size screen, excellent audio, comfortable seats in the auditorium. Friendly staff.

Very interesting! Kids loved it!

Impressive amount of dinosaurs and other specimens.

Great place to take the kids to learn and explore, lots of activities for the kids and staff is very friendly!

Extraordinary fossil collection and great oklahoma natural life collection. They usually organize special days and events.

Nice place to visit with kids to learn about a multitude of historical facts.

Awesome as it always is. Great museum and great real friendly people.

Great place to go to learn history of Dinosaurs in Central U.S. and Native American history.

Clean nice fun informational $8 good price

We had so much fun here!!! Amazing gift shop and the restaurant smelled so good

Loved it for the 2 hours spent and still didnt want to leave, highly recommended for kids!