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Explore 23 trusted history & culture museum resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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Screenshot of OLogy
92/100 · ages 5-14

OLogy

A free American Museum of Natural History science site with games, stories, hands-on activities, videos, and K-8 learning resources.

WebsiteDownloadableAnimalsAstronomy
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Getty Education

Art activities, close-looking projects, videos, online field trips, and K-12 learning resources from the Getty.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtMaking & drawing
5–18 · Free with paid options91
Screenshot of National Gallery Family Activities

National Gallery Family Activities

Free family art activities, a family space, events, and the Canvas Quest web app from London’s National Gallery.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableArtFamily activities
4–12 · Free with paid exhibitions91
Screenshot of National Gallery of Art Educational Resources

National Gallery of Art Educational Resources

Free art activities, collection exploration, lesson ideas, and family learning resources from the National Gallery of Art.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyMaking
4-18 · Free91
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Smithsonian Kids

Museum-backed art, history, science, nature, and space activities, games, interactives, and family guides.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableAnimalsArt
6–14 · Free91
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American Museum of Natural History

Museum learning resources, science activities, games, videos, and family exhibits spanning nature, space, Earth science, and culture.

WebsitePhysical placeEarth scienceNatural history
5–18 · Paid90
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Art Institute of Chicago Families

Free family art activities, self-guided tours, scavenger hunts, and the Ryan Learning Center for young visitors.

WebsiteDownloadableArtFamily activities
0–14 · Free with paid options90
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Australian Museum Kids

Free kids activities, science programs, exhibitions, and family learning from the Australian Museum in Sydney.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableDinosaursExperiments
5–16 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of Brooklyn Museum Families & Kids

Brooklyn Museum Families & Kids

Family programs, art activities, coloring, mini lessons, and free museum access for young visitors at Brooklyn Museum.

WebsiteDownloadableArtFamily activities
0–13 · Free with paid options90
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Children's Museum of Manhattan

A hands-on museum for young children with interactive learning, arts, science, culture, daily experiences, and early-childhood classes.

WebsitePhysical placeEarly learningFamily activities
0–6 · Paid90
Screenshot of Cleveland Museum of Art Learning

Cleveland Museum of Art Learning

Art tours, hands-on making, family programs, and community learning from the Cleveland Museum of Art.

WebsitePhysical placeArtFamily activities
3–18 · Free90
Screenshot of Field Museum Visiting with Kids

Field Museum Visiting with Kids

Family museum visits, adventure guides, and hands-on natural history experiences at Chicago’s Field Museum.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableAnimalsEarth science
3–14 · Free online with paid museum admission90
Screenshot of Museum of London Families

Museum of London Families

Family galleries, trails, play, rhymes, and child-friendly London history at the Museum of London Docklands.

WebsitePhysical placeFamily activitiesHistory
0–14 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of National Gallery of Ireland for Kids

National Gallery of Ireland for Kids

Family tours, creative spaces, audio guides, activity packs, videos, and sensory activities at the National Gallery of Ireland.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableArtFamily activities
3–14 · Free90
Screenshot of Natural History Museum London Family Activities

Natural History Museum London Family Activities

Family activities, dinosaur discoveries, nature learning, and hands-on science ideas from London’s Natural History Museum.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableAnimalsDinosaurs
4–16 · Free with paid options90
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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.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtDesign
4–18 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of Walters Art Museum Kids

Walters Art Museum Kids

Art-making, family days, coloring pages, activity packets, and museum experiences for children from the Walters Art Museum.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtFamily activities
3–14 · Free with paid options90
Screenshot of Denver Art Museum Creativity Resource

Denver Art Museum Creativity Resource

A free art-learning library with museum quests, activity ideas, lessons, videos, and creative inspiration for families and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableCraftsLesson plans
4–18 · Free89
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Rijksmuseum Education

Museum learning for primary and secondary students, school visits, and art discovery from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeArtFamily activities
5–18 · Free with paid options89
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The Strong National Museum of Play Educators

Play-based museum learning, field trips, school programs, and educator ideas from The Strong National Museum of Play.

WebsitePhysical placeEducational gamesFamily activities
4–18 · Paid with free information89
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New York State Museum Education

Museum-backed art, science, history, and family learning programs with online activities, videos, lessons, and teacher guides.

WebsiteDownloadableHistoryMuseum learning
5–18 · Free88
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Tate Kids

Artist stories, games, quizzes, and art-making ideas for children from Tate museums.

Website
5–13 · Free87
Screenshot of Digital Museum of Learning

Digital Museum of Learning

A free online museum for children and educators with interactive exhibitions, stories, resources, and playful quizzes about learning.

WebsiteDigital museumHistory
7-12 · Free86
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