# Sam Noble Museum: Winter Holiday Discoveries & Workshop > Event for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072 - Ages: All ages (Children 3 and under free) - Price: Museum admission $10 adults, $6 youth (Ages 4–17); free for kids under 4 and members - Organizer: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History & University of Oklahoma - Official page: https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/sam-noble-museum-winter-holiday-discoveries-and-workshop--listing-9dad7d0c4ec8bcfbbe9c8b83 ## About Celebrate the holiday season with a prehistoric twist at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman. The museum's Winter Holiday Discoveries day invites curious young explorers and their families to experience festive science and natural wonder. Children can participate in hands-on winter craft stations, excavate simulated ice-age fossils, create snowflake prints, and embark on a holiday scavenger hunt through the dinosaur halls. Santa Claus even makes a special appearance to pose for photos beneath the towering skeleton of Sauroposeidon, the museum's monumental dinosaur centerpiece. Interactive discovery rooms offer tactile specimens, microscopes, and holiday-themed paleontology storytelling sessions led by museum educators. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: 100% ADA compliant with wide exhibition corridors, smooth terrazzo floors, and spacious elevators connecting all galleries. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing room and family restrooms equipped with baby changing tables are located on the ground floor near the Discovery Room. • Age Suitability: Engaging for infants through pre-teens and adults, with dedicated sensory play zones for toddlers. • Sensory Tips: The museum offers calm, climate-controlled indoor spaces with gentle ambient lighting; sensory backpacks with noise-muffling headphones are available at the front desk. ## Similar picks in Oklahoma City - [Curiousiday: Winter Wonderland at the Sam Noble Museum](https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/curiousiday-winter-wonderland-at-the-sam-noble-museum--listing-026f3effd3c0c8c4860fc2e6) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. 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