The Oakes Museum of Natural History

The Oakes Museum of Natural History The Oakes Museum is a unique 10,000 square foot museum featuring more than 40,000 specimens. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp.

We offer educational programming for school field trips, interactive guided tours, homeschool programs, scout badge programs, and Saturday science programs for grades 3-5 and grades 6-8, as well as summer camps. Museum Offices (Monday - Friday) (717) 691-6082
Reception (Saturday) (717) 766-2511 Ext. 2642

Public Hours
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed on major holidays

Saturday

Admission Prices
Adults: $7.00
Children (4-18): $5.00
Seniors (55+): $5.00
All major credit cards accepted

Directions -

SOUTHBOUND ON US 15: Travel approximately three miles beyond the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange to the Lisburn Road exit. NORTHBOUND ON US 15: Travel approximately four miles beyond the PA 74 North intersection near Dillsburg to the Lisburn Road exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Turn right onto Grantham Road. At the the entrance to the campus, turn left and travel to the first stop sign. Turn right into the parking lot of the Jordon Science Center, home of the Oakes Museum.

Join us at 9 am on September 5th for a birding hike on campus. Open to birding enthusiasts and beginners alike. Caleb, o...
08/27/2026

Join us at 9 am on September 5th for a birding hike on campus. Open to birding enthusiasts and beginners alike. Caleb, one of our docents will be leading this hike. An experienced birder, Caleb is a Messiah alum who studied Biology and worked with us as a student.

Meet Caleb outside the Oakes Museum in the lobby area. Binoculars available to borrow.

Registration is not required but is preferred to help let us know how many to expect.
Register here: https://messiah.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6gvwTnj2IQzrHh4

This is a free event!

Registration is open!! You are now able to register for both our Curator Club/CC2 programming and our homeschooling clas...
08/26/2026

Registration is open!!

You are now able to register for both our Curator Club/CC2 programming and our homeschooling classes!

To register, visit our website: messiah.edu/oakes/

We will be open for the 4th of July, from 10 am - 4 pm. Come visit the air conditioning, the museum and join us for stor...
07/02/2026

We will be open for the 4th of July, from 10 am - 4 pm. Come visit the air conditioning, the museum and join us for story time (11:30am), crafts (all day) and a guided tour (1:30pm).

Happy 4th!

Our Summer Saturday's begin June 6th! Join us for story time and a guided tour of the museum. There will also be a kid's...
06/01/2026

Our Summer Saturday's begin June 6th!

Join us for story time and a guided tour of the museum. There will also be a kid's craft available all day!

Any questions- let us know!

The Museum will be closed on May 9th for Messiah University's commencement ceremony. We will be back open on May 16th, 1...
05/07/2026

The Museum will be closed on May 9th for Messiah University's commencement ceremony. We will be back open on May 16th, 10am -4pm.

Congratulations to all graduates!

We still have spots open for all our camps! Register today to secure your child's spot!
04/24/2026

We still have spots open for all our camps! Register today to secure your child's spot!

This past year we were able to bring all the 3rd graders from Harrisburg Area School District to the Oakes Museum for Fi...
04/08/2026

This past year we were able to bring all the 3rd graders from Harrisburg Area School District to the Oakes Museum for Field Trips through the donations that were given last year on Giving Day!

Even a $5 donation can make all the difference in the amount of funds that we bring in! Please Consider being a part of brining fun, immersive science education to children across all backgrounds! This past visit they explored how water and pollution moves through our world.

Questions about giving day? Send us a message, we would love to speak with you!

www.messiahgives.com

This past year we were able to bring all the 3rd graders from Harrisburg Area School District to the Oakes Museum for Fi...
04/07/2026

This past year we were able to bring all the 3rd graders from Harrisburg Area School District to the Oakes Museum for Field Trips through the donations that were given last year on Giving Day!

Even a $5 donation can make all the difference in the amount of funds that we bring in! Please Consider being a part of brining fun, immersive science education to children across all backgrounds!

Questions about giving day? Send us a message, we would love to speak with you!

www.messiahgives.com

They explored how water and pollution moves through our world. This past year we were able to bring all the 3rd graders ...
04/07/2026

They explored how water and pollution moves through our world. This past year we were able to bring all the 3rd graders from Harrisburg Area School District to the Oakes Museum for Field Trips through the donations that were given last year on Giving Day!

Even a $5 donation can make all the difference in the amount of funds that we bring in! Please Consider being a part of brining fun, immersive science education to children across all backgrounds!

Questions about giving day? Send us a message, we would love to speak with you!

Link in Bio
www.messiahgives.com

Address

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17176916082

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