DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MESSIAH UNIVERSITY IS CLOSED TO OFF-CAMPUS GUESTS FOR THE FALL.
Unfortunately this means the Oakes Museum is closed to the public until further notice.
We look forward to seeing you when we can reopen safely.
The Oakes Museum of Natural History
The Oakes Museum of Natural History is a unique museum experience for the family, classroom, or group featuring more than 40,000 specimens.
The 10,000-square foot museum is home to a collection of Smithsonian quality African and North American mammals, birds, eggs, fish, seashells, minerals, insects, and fossils.
"You run a top notch program. I have been recommending it to other parents & friends. Your staff people are very professional and well spoken. We will be Curator & Scout patrons for as long as you run the programs. Kudos to you all!"