Curator Club

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

Grades 3, 4, 5

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 - 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM

September 21st : What’s in the Water?
Assess the Yellow Breeches Creek!

October 12th : Restoration Ecology
Learn about what is takes for a habitat to recover!

October 26th: Deciduous Trees!
Learn more about PA’s deciduous forests.

November 9th : Simple Machines
How do they make our lives easier?

November 23rd : ROAR! Big Cats
Explore the wonderful world of Bog Cats!

December 14th : MythBusters!
Uncover the truth about animal and science myths.

Price - $20/student/Saturday

Or register for all 6 Saturdays and only pay $100!

Pregistration and prepayment are required as space is limited.

Make an Online Payment

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 flipflops 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.