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OLogy
A free American Museum of Natural History science site with games, stories, hands-on activities, videos, and K-8 learning resources.
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Getty Education
Art activities, close-looking projects, videos, online field trips, and K-12 learning resources from the Getty.
Library of Congress Kids
Children’s books, author talks, writing inspiration, classic stories, and literacy activities from the Library of Congress.
Mission US
Research-based history games and classroom materials that place middle-school learners inside complex moments in U.S. history.
National Gallery Family Activities
Free family art activities, a family space, events, and the Canvas Quest web app from London’s National Gallery.
National Gallery of Art Educational Resources
Free art activities, collection exploration, lesson ideas, and family learning resources from the National Gallery of Art.
Smithsonian Kids
Museum-backed art, history, science, nature, and space activities, games, interactives, and family guides.
Art Institute of Chicago Families
Free family art activities, self-guided tours, scavenger hunts, and the Ryan Learning Center for young visitors.
Art UK Learning Resources
Art activities, lesson plans, videos, visual literacy resources, and primary and secondary school materials from the UK public art collection.
Australian Museum Kids
Free kids activities, science programs, exhibitions, and family learning from the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Brooklyn Museum Families & Kids
Family programs, art activities, coloring, mini lessons, and free museum access for young visitors at Brooklyn Museum.
Children’s University of Manchester
Interactive science, history, health, environment, and student-life modules for primary-age learners from the University of Manchester.
Field Museum Visiting with Kids
Family museum visits, adventure guides, and hands-on natural history experiences at Chicago’s Field Museum.
Franklin Institute Science and Education
Science activities, engineering ideas, youth programs, videos, and classroom resources from The Franklin Institute.
International Children’s Digital Library
A free digital library of children’s books from around the world, created to help children discover stories in many languages and cultures.
National Archives DocsTeach
Primary-source history activities that help students investigate documents, photographs, maps, and other records from the past.
National Gallery of Ireland for Kids
Family tours, creative spaces, audio guides, activity packs, videos, and sensory activities at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Natural History Museum London Family Activities
Family activities, dinosaur discoveries, nature learning, and hands-on science ideas from London’s Natural History Museum.
Start with a Book
Book-based activities, reading lists, and learning ideas that help children explore science, arts, history, and the world around them.
V&A Learn
Museum learning for schools, young people, families, and teachers through art, design, creativity, and free activities from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Walters Art Museum Kids
Art-making, family days, coloring pages, activity packets, and museum experiences for children from the Walters Art Museum.
Denver Art Museum Creativity Resource
A free art-learning library with museum quests, activity ideas, lessons, videos, and creative inspiration for families and educators.
English Heritage Teaching Resources
Free teacher-created history resources, activity ideas, and downloadable classroom materials organized by period, key stage, and region.
iCivics Games
Free civic-learning games that let students explore government, law, elections, and public decision making through play.
Kennedy Center Education
Arts activities, classroom resources, performances, and learning experiences for students, families, and educators.
National Air and Space Museum Learning
Free aviation and space activities, resources, videos, and educator materials from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
NFB Education
Canadian film-based learning resources, playlists, study guides, and digital storytelling activities for classrooms and curious learners.
Rijksmuseum Education
Museum learning for primary and secondary students, school visits, and art discovery from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
Royal Academy Learning
Art learning resources, school visits, teacher support, and free creative programmes from the Royal Academy of Arts.
Teach the UN
K–12 teaching guides, games, activities, and child-friendly resources about peace, human rights, sustainability, and the United Nations.
The National Archives Education
Primary-source history resources, enquiry activities, and online sessions for schools, families, and young learners.
ABC Education
Free Australian curriculum-linked videos, games, lessons, and classroom resources for children, families, and teachers.
British Library Learning
Free school workshops, family activities, and digital learning resources from the British Library in London, Leeds, and online.
British Museum Schools: Ages 7-11
Museum learning sessions and object-based activities that help children explore world history, art, and culture.
MoMA Learning
Modern and contemporary art terms, artist resources, classroom tools, worksheets, and discussion prompts from the Museum of Modern Art.
National WWII Museum Education
K–12 history, STEM, lesson plans, classroom guides, virtual field trips, and student experiences from the National WWII Museum.
New York State Museum Education
Museum-backed art, science, history, and family learning programs with online activities, videos, lessons, and teacher guides.
TIME for Kids
Current-events articles, science stories, and age-leveled reading for children in kindergarten through grade 6.
National D-Day Memorial Education Resources
Free lesson plans, activities, and virtual offerings that help students learn about D-Day and World War II history.
National Park Service Kids
A gateway to Junior Ranger badges, citizen science, camps, service projects, and outdoor learning across U.S. national parks.
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