With over 800 specimens and 450 REAL animal skeletons from all corners of the world, SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology provides an experience unlike any other.
Visitors have a unique opportunity to compare and contrast many rare species not normally seen in museum exhibits. In addition, the museum features a variety of species that demonstrate the biodiversity of the natural world including the skeletons of giraffes, Komodo dragons, killer whales, anacondas, hummingbirds, and a 40-foot humpback whale. Exhibit topics include Oklahoma Wildlife, Locomotion & Adaptations, Human Anatomy & Forensics, and Comparative Anatomy.
Education programs are available for all grade levels and university students and align with Oklahoma Academic Standards and STEM principles. Their education programs are designed to engage and motivate children and students through differentiated instruction, student-centered activities, and science exploration. They also encourage students to use problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication, focus on natural and life science themes, and integrate a hands-on learning approach. Classes include owl pellet dissections, locomotion & skeletal adaptations, Animal CSI and more.
