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Oakes Museum

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DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE OAKES MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 
We hope to see you soon - take care!

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!"

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Curator Clubs
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Oakes Museum tour guide teaching children about impalas.
Field trips
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Taxidermically preserved giraffe and African elephant.
Homeschool Science and Lab Classes
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Oakes Museum tour guide teaching children about impalas.
Scout Programs
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Taxidermically preserved giraffe and African elephant.
Museum Tours
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Oakes museum hike in woods
Summer Day Camps

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