Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
About
World's Largest Apatosaurus Skeleton
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History on the University of Oklahoma campus houses the world's largest Apatosaurus skeleton, the biggest Pentaceratops skull ever found, plus 7 million specimens spanning 4 billion years of Oklahoma's history. Oklahoma's official state natural-history museum.
What Kids Can Do
The Hall of Ancient Life features dinosaur skeletons mounted in dramatic action poses - the Apatosaurus stretches 70 feet from nose to tail. Discovery Room has hands-on stations where kids touch fossils, dig in simulated archaeology pits, and meet live native reptiles. Native American Cultures gallery shows Plains tribes' arts and history. Outdoor sculpture garden and short nature trail behind the museum [marked: Discovery Room schedule varies - confirm hours at the front desk on arrival].
What's Included
Admission $7 adults, $5 kids 6-17, free under 6. All exhibits, Discovery Room, and outdoor garden included. Special exhibits and group programs priced separately.
Experience
Plan 2-4 hours. Mostly indoor with outdoor sculpture garden option. Stroller and wheelchair accessible throughout. Free parking on-site. Open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, closed Mondays.