The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History offers a unique experience for Oklahomans and University students thanks to funding from the university, grants, donations, and many others.
The museum is under the same hiring freeze as the rest of the University.
The research and special exhibits won’t be affected because they are funded through donations and grants. Also, traveling for the staff won’t be available anymore due to the budget cuts next year.
The museum offers six permanent galleries including the Hall of Natural Wonders and the Paleozoic Gallery, and also features other exhibits like the Discovery Room and virtual exhibits.
Collections and research have many different departments including paleontology and archeology. Researches at the museum just discovered a new dinosaur called, “Brontomerus mcintoshi”.
Linda Coldwell, Public Relations and Marketing Officer, has been with the museum since opening the new building in 2000. “I got lucky in getting my job, I just seemed to have a special skill set they were looking for.”
Coldwell says that the budget cuts will affect some areas but nothing that the public would notice.
Coldwell says that the budget cuts will affect some areas but nothing that the public would notice.
The Sam Noble Museum will be teaming up with JCP Leadership to put on “Eggstravaganza”, and annual Easter egg hunt, next month.
For more information call (405) 325-4712.
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