Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Wedding venue in Norman, Oklahoma

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About Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History hosts weddings and receptions in its museum event spaces on the University of Oklahoma campus. The Great Hall has soaring ceilings and terrazzo floors and is offered for receptions and wedding ceremonies; the adjacent Pleistocene Plaza features a bronze mammoth and views of the south lawns and Centennial Prairie. Indoor options also include the Foyer and Robert S. Kerr Auditorium. Wedding packages include access to bridal suites, and the museum offers outdoor ceremony options on the front lawn or patio; the Grand Plaza is listed as a paid add-on. The museum provides event staff, setup and takedown, and audiovisual equipment for wedding packages. Event capacities vary by room and setup, from an intimate wedding package for up to 56 guests to larger configurations listed up to 425. Free parking, including accessible parking and drop-off zones, is available in front of the museum.

The facts

Guests: 56–425 guests
Price: $50–$2,400
Pricing note: Wedding-package rental prices are not stated. The February 2026 general rental rate sheet lists the Great Hall at $2,000 Sunday–Thursday or $2,400 Friday–Saturday for a four-hour reservation; the Pleistocene Plaza at $1,250 or $1,500, respectively, also for four hours; and the Auditorium at $600 for three hours or $1,200 for a full day. Stand-alone classroom or Redbud Café rental is $50 per hour with a three-hour minimum. These are general rental rates, not a quoted wedding-package price; discounts, add-ons, and holiday or special-event rates may apply.
Setting: Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place: Museum
Last updated: November 2026

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How to reach Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Website: samnoblemuseum.ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-7975
Address: 2401 Chautauqua Avenue

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