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“Hanging around in a Canopy Rainforest ”

“Nature’s Kaleidoscope of Color" from our butterfly collection

“Game Birds and Aquatic Fowl” from our bird and oology collections

Backyard Diorama with the addition of 12 animals you might see in your own backyard!



Director
Kenneth Mark, M.A. Ed.

Mailing Address
The Oakes Museum
Messiah College
Box 3029
One College Avenue
Grantham, PA 17027

Email Us
kmark@messiah.edu

Telephone
(717) 691-6082
Fax
(717) 691-6046 

The Oakes Museum Vision
The Oakes Museum promotes the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the resources and creatures of the natural world through a variety of educational programs. The museum promotes lifelong exploration and discussion of the fabric of connections in the world as well as human responsibility for its care.
The African Watering Hole









 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Oakes Museum? How did it get its name? These questions and more are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you need assistance ask one of the volunteers or staff members for help. They can easily be found throughout the museum. Restrooms are located on both levels of the museum (follow the signs). For our handicapped guests or seniors who have difficulty walking up and down steps, please find a volunteer and they will assist you to the level you want to visit via elevator.

COLLECTION DONORS

Jerry Bierbower Richard Neff
Ruth Bierbower Galen Oakes
Dale & Catherine
   Singer
Leon Rutt
Barton Snyder
Robert & Darlene
   Stansfield
Paul & Elaine
   Wengert
Robert Decker
Nicholas Evanoff, Jr.
Phyllis Goodling
Leonard Hinckley
William Hollinger Leslie Witmer
Michael Marchiori Pearl Wolgemuth
James Martin  
 

DISPLAY READER BOXES
Especially important for those who wish to have their own contemplative tour.

THE MUSEUM STORE

Looking for unique gifts or educational items that continue to provide the museum experience after you leave? Our store is stocked with quality books, kits, posters, and souvenirs for all ages. Many make excellent birthday or Christmas gifts!

The Museum Store










SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERY

The Oakes Museum hosts special exhibitions so there is always something new to discover. This gallery displays superb exhibitions of science and art; some are developed by our own curators.

VISITOR'S BROCHURE
Click on the image at left to view the PDF Visitor's Brochure for the Oakes Museum.




Public
Museum Hours


1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays of the month - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

School groups, tour groups, etc. - by appointment

Museum Closed

2008
January 1-2, 21
March 14-23
April 17
May 26
July 4-6


Museum Admission Prices
Adults: $6.00
Children (3-12): $3.00
Senior Citizen
(62 and over): $3.00



School and Tour Group Admissions
[click here]


Supporting Grants from

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission


Finger Puppets

Puppets
Audubon Birds
Books
more

Hiding in Habitat

Click the photo and find all the
bighorn sheep!

Questions may be directed towards
OakesMuseum@messiah.edu


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Messiah College Oakes Museum
©2003
Grantham, Pennsylvania 17027 (717) 766-2511