Curator Club

Public Hours

Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission Prices

Adults: $7.00
Children (4-18): $5.00
Seniors (65+): $5.00
Children 3 & under are admitted free

All major credit cards accepted.
School/Tour groups by appointment only

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.

Winter 2026 Programming

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

January 24th: Cells and ‘Scopes! Use Microscopes to see plant and animal cells.
February 7th: Animal Super Senses Discover the super senses of lions, butterflies, owls and more!
February 21st: React! Preform chemical reactions, categorize acids and bases and learn more about chemistry
March 7th: Trash Eaters! Discover what animals happily eat trash and how this helps them to survive!
March 21st: Tree of Life! Trace life from amoebas to Zebras as you learn about the world of Animals!

Price: $20/Child/Saturday

Box Turtle being held and shown to small girl.

Children sitting in front of an Africa display.

Boys posing in museum in front of polar bears.

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.