Public Hours

  • Saturdays 1-5 p.m.
  • School/Tour groups
    by appointment only

 

Admission Prices

Adults: $6

Children (4-12): $3.50

Seniors (55+): $3.50

Children 3 & under are admitted free

All major credit cards accepted

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Curator Club

Grades 3, 4, and 5

“My daughter enjoyed the variety of topics, and indicated that she’s learned a lot about various aspects of science.” 

Curator Club Parent

“Saturday mornings at Curator Club were always a highlight of my child’s week.” Curator Club Parent

                                               

Curator Club - Rockin Robin, making suet

The Curator Club is a Saturday science program that provides science education on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. 

 

 

Summer 2012

Curator Club Schedule

June 9th  

Wet and Wild Wetlands!

Learn about the animals and plants

that need wetlands to survive!

June 23th  

Animal Super Senses!

Discover the super senses of lions, butterflies,

                         owls and other animals!

July 7th  

Solar Power!

Find out how the sun can be used to power our homes and learn about alternative energy sources!

July 21th  

Wildlife Art

Unleash your artistic talents as a wildlife artist!

August 4th  

How Does a Garden Grow?

Explore the Community Garden on campus – get your hands dirty as you learn about agriculture!

August 18th  

Get Crazy in the Creek!

Jump in and see what lives in the Yellow Breeches!

Curator Club Creek Study

 

Curator Club Time

Saturdays 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Doors open for registration at 9:35 AM

 

Experienced Teachers

Curator Club instructors are certified teachers assisted by Messiah College students.  All staff members—instructors and assistants—have current clearances.

Price

$60 per person for all six activities

or $12 per person per activity

Curator Club members receive an annual membership card for free admission to The Oakes Museum of Natural History, a birthday certificate for three free children's admissions, and a Curator Club t-shirt.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

For more information call 691-6082 (option 2)

or email us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu

Pre-payment is preferred.  Credit card  or cash payments maybe made during Saturday public hours from 1PM to 5 PM. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Checks may be mailed to:


Curator Club Archeology Stouffer Farm Dig

The Oakes Museum of Natural History
Messiah College

One College Avenue Box 3029
Grantham, Pa 17027

Attn:  Curator Club

 

 

Click Here to Register for Curator Club

 

The Oakes Museum of Natural History reserves the right to cancel any program two weeks before it begins due to insufficient registration. All prepaid participants will receive a full refund.

No refunds will be issued after the first activity.

In case of inclement weather, please call 691-6082 (option 2)

for information regarding cancellations or delays.

Curator Club African Animal Masks

What to Bring

  • Water bottle (labeled)
  • Wear shoes and clothing that can get dirty or wet
  • No crocs or flipflops
  • Sunscreen (if needed)