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Curator Club

Curator Club

Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6

Curator Club provides educational science enrichment on a variety of topics in a fun learning environment. Curator Club members receive a membership card for free admission to The Oakes Museum of Natural History, a Curator Club t-shirt, and a certificate to bring a friend to a Curator Club.

Saturday mornings at Curator Club were always a highlight of my child's week.

Fall 2025 Programming

Select Saturday's, 9:15-11:30 AM

September 20th: The Dirt on Dirt - Discover what lives under the ground!

October 11th: Solar Power - Find out how important the sun is and how we can harness it!

October 25th: Creepy Crawlies - Spend Halloween at the museum with bats, spiders and more!

November 8th: Wildlife Art - Unleash your artistic talent as a wildlife artist!

November 22nd: You be the Judge - Test the laws of science and learn about how our universe works!

December 13th: Monkey Business - Discover the diets, unique behaviors and other interesting facts about primates of the world!

 

Price - $20/Child/Saturday

 

 

Two children using a net in a creek.
Box Turtle being held and shown to small girl.
Children sitting in front of an Africa display.
Child long jumping.
Girl and Boy using a microscope.
Boys posing in museum in front of polar bears.
Child taking the temperature of water.
Girl using microscope.

  Pre-registration and pre-payment is required as space is limited.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Checks may be mailed to:

The Oakes Museum of Natural History
Messiah University
One University Avenue
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

Attn: Curator Club

The Oakes Museum of Natural History reserves the right to cancel any program or change any program, in order to comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and recommendations. All prepaid participants will receive a full refund. In case of inclement weather, please call 717-691-6082 for information regarding cancellations or delays.

Need-based scholarships are available. For more information contact us at curatorsclub@messiah.edu

What to Bring

  • Labeled Water bottle (if needed)
  • No crocs or flip-flops for water or hiking activities
  • Sunscreen (if needed)
  • Dress for the weather as we may be outside

Curator Club Mission Statement

Fulfilling part of the Oakes Museum mission, the Curator Club is a multifaceted science enrichment program for community children, grades 3 to 8. The program provides scientifically-based, hands-on learning experience for the participants, challenging them to explore and question their world.