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.

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!

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www.messiahgives.com

Giving Day is here! www.messiahgives.comFollow the link to donate towards our bucket! Funds will be used for scholarship...
04/07/2026

Giving Day is here!

www.messiahgives.com

Follow the link to donate towards our bucket! Funds will be used for scholarships for school fieldtrips and camps!

The more donors we get the more we can receive as a bonus from Messiah!

Join me and make a gift to Messiah University Giving Day!

Giving Day is tomorrow!! Help the museum be one of the top three buckets and be awarded extra funds of $4,000 or more! V...
04/06/2026

Giving Day is tomorrow!! Help the museum be one of the top three buckets and be awarded extra funds of $4,000 or more!

Visit messiahgives.com and choose Oakes Museum

We appreciate all your support!

The Museum will be closed on April 4th for Easter weekend.Happy Easter!
04/03/2026

The Museum will be closed on April 4th for Easter weekend.
Happy Easter!

Address

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17176916082

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