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

Curator Club is a program that provides science education

on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. 

 

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

 

SUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE

June 8th

Lions, Zebras & Zulus, Oh My! 

Learn about African Animals and Culture.

 

      June 22nd

Unearth the Past! 

Discover Geology and Fossils.

 

 

July 6th 

Become a Scientist! 

Create, design and test our own hypothesis as youlearn about the scientific method.

 

July 20th 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! 

Find out about the trash we make and where it goes.

 

 

         August 3rd 

North America! 

Identify Animals Signs and Adaptations.

 

August 17th 

What’s in the Water? 

Explore the Yellow Breeches and Trout Run.

 

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

The cost for all six activities

is $75 or $15 per individual activity.  Pre-registration and pre-payment are required and space is limited.

Walk-ins will be accepted

on the day of the activity

for a cost of $18 as space allows.

 

 

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

For more information call 691-6082 (option 2) or email us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu

Payment must be received within 72 hours of an activity or the registration may not be held.  Credit card payments may now be made online - see link below registration.  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

Suite 3029
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

Attn:  Curator Club

No refunds will be issued after the first activity.

 

-Click Here to Register for Curator Club-

-Click Here to Make an Online Payment-

 

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.

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)

 

Curator Club Mission Statement

 

In fitting with the Oakes Museum mission statement, the Curator Club is a multifaceted science enrichment program.  The program will provide a meaningful and hands on learning experience for the participants, challenging them to explore and question their world.

 

Fulfilling part of the Oakes Museum mission, the Curator Club is a multifaceted science enrichment program for community children, grades 3 to 5.  The program provides scientifically-based, hands-on learning experience for the participants, challenging them to explore and question their world.