# Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History: Ancient Dinosaurs & Discovery Room > Event for families in the Oklahoma City area (OK). Times are Central Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, OK 73072 - Ages: All ages (Discovery Room hands-on stations ideal for toddlers through age 12) - Price: $10 adults, $7 youth (ages 4–17), free for children 3 and under and OU students with ID - Organizer: Sam Noble Museum & University of Oklahoma - Official page: https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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-oklahoma-museum-of-natural-history-ancient-dinosaurs-and-dis--listing-df6924189e6c94f3f48af087 ## About Located on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History invites families on an epic voyage through ancient Earth during Thanksgiving weekend. The Hall of Ancient Life features towering skeletons of Saurophaganax and the iconic long-necked Apatosaurus, including the world's largest predatory dinosaur skull found right in Oklahoma. Young paleontologists love the hands-on Discovery Room, where kids can don fossil-hunting vests, uncover replica dinosaur bones in a simulated excavation pit, examine real fossils under microscopes, and touch authentic minerals. Interactive dioramas depict Oklahoma's prehistoric inland seas, mammoth hunting grounds, and Native American heritage, providing an engaging educational afternoon that sparks wonder in budding scientists. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide ramps, spacious elevators, and level terrazzo flooring make navigating exhibits with strollers effortless throughout the facility. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing stations and comfortable cushioned benches are located on both main exhibit floors. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages; the interactive Discovery Room is specially designed for children ages 3 to 12. • Sensory Tips: Dinosaur galleries feature dramatic specimen lighting and soft ambient museum acoustics; the Discovery Room provides a brightly illuminated hands-on environment. ## Similar picks in Oklahoma City - [Sam Noble Museum: Winter Holiday Discoveries & Workshop](https://grassyknees.com/oklahoma-city/activities/sam-noble-museum-winter-holiday-discoveries-and-workshop--listing-9dad7d0c4ec8bcfbbe9c8b83) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 7. 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