Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum Of Natural History
MuseumsOklahoma, United States51-200 Employees
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum Of Natural History is the state’s official natural history museum, located in Norman, Oklahoma. It operates a large facility that houses 12 distinct collections, including paleontology and genomic samples, collectively preserving more than 10 million objects and artifacts. The museum serves as a center for research, collection management, university teaching, and public programs that engage both young people and adults across Oklahoma. With a focus on supporting academic and public audiences, it functions within the museum sector to advance understanding of natural history through its collections and educational activities. Recent developments in the wider University of Oklahoma ecosystem are reflected in institutions nearby, as the museum sits within a region that hosts multiple university-related initiatives and collaborations.