02/04/2012 - 05/13/2012

Warrior Spirits: Indigenous Arts from New Guinea

This exhibition features nearly 100 objects from the permanent collections of the Sam Noble Museum and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. The objects were created and used by the indigenous peoples of present-day Papua New Guinea and West Papua, Indonesia. The island of New Guinea is one of the most diverse places in the world with over 850 distinct languages spoken and hundreds of cultural groups. The exhibition features weapons including carved shields, war-clubs, spears and bows and arrows, plus carved daggers made from the bones of cassowary birds – a large flightless bird native to New Guinea and prized for its aggressive territorial nature. The exhibition is augmented with maps, graphics, and audio and video elements that will allow visitors a glimpse into the fascinating world of New Guinea.

Exhibits

04-27-2012

The Big Read: The Joy Luck Club Discussion with Author Amy Tan

Amy Tan will be the featured speaker in the museum’s Great Hall, where she will speak about her book, The Joy Luck Club. This event is part of The Big Read, a one-community-reads-one-book project, organized by the Pioneer Library System. Free admission.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

04-28-2012

Save the Frogs Day!

Join us as we participate in the international Save the Frogs Day. Learn about why frogs are important to our environment, what dangers frogs are currently under and what you can do to help frogs in your area. Educational activities include “touch tables” that explore museum specimens, frog art competition, craft stations and informative amphibian talks. To learn more about Save the Frogs Day, visit www.savethefrogs.com. Free admission.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Kids and Family

4-30-2012

Earth, Sustainability, and the Economy Presidential Dream Course

This lecture series will explore fundamental concepts of Earth and economics systems and the possible mutual sustainability versus conflict of these systems. Guest speaker: Eban Goodstein, Environmental Economist, Director of the Center for Environmental Policy.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Lectures

5-7-2012

First Free Monday

Enjoy free museum admission today.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

05-19-2012

Girl Scout Workshop: Senses

Brownie Scouts Join us for a sense-ational experience as we hear, taste, touch see and smell the world around us in this exciting workshop! These workshops include workshop activities and general admission for the scout. One adult per five scouts. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 per Scout. To enroll, please call (405) 325-1008. Registration begins Monday, January 23rd . Registration deadline May 14.

10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Kids and Family

05-19-2012

Girl Scout Workshop: Flowers

Junior Scouts Flowers are not just beautiful to look at; they are an important part of the world we live in! Find out more about these pretty pollinating plants in our workshop! These workshops include workshop activities and general admission for the scout. One adult per five scouts. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 per Scout. To enroll, please call (405) 325-1008. Registration begins Monday, January 23rd . Registration deadline May 14.

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Kids and Family

5/28/2012 - 9/3/2012

Blue Star Museum Initiative

The Sam Noble Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

6/1/2012

Public Opening Reception: Chinasaurs

Free admission.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Exhibits

6/4/2012 - 6/8/2012

Summer Explorers: Bugs and Slugs

For Ages 5-6 They are in the air, in the water and even under your feet! Get ready to get dirty as we burrow into Norman parks for everything that’s creepy, crawly and cool. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.To enroll, please call (405) 325-1008. Sponsored by Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores.

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Kids and Family