Museum learning downloadable resources
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Asian Civilisations Museum Object Hunt Cards
The Asian Civilisations Museum’s object hunt cards turn a gallery visit into a playful search for animals, shapes, colours, textures, and household objects, with follow-up activities.
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Elman W. Campbell Museum Online Learning Activities
The Town of Newmarket museum offers a collection of games, curriculum-linked activities, scavenger hunts, coloring pages, and printable learning materials for children and families.
History of Science Museum Families
The University of Oxford’s History of Science Museum Families page is a gateway to family-friendly museum activities and events that invite children and adults to explore science, technology, and collections together.
Museum of the City of New York Family and Community
The Museum of the City of New York’s Family and Community page presents family learning opportunities that use the city’s history, people, and collections as starting points for conversation and creative exploration.
El Paso Museum of Art Virtual Family Guide
The El Paso Museum of Art’s virtual family guide offers gallery activities and downloadable art projects in English and Spanish for families to enjoy at home.
Baltimore Museum of Art Free Family Sundays
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s weekly family art program and at-home projects invite children and caregivers to make, observe, and talk about art together.
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Activities for Kids
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s Activities for Kids collection provides art projects inspired by exhibitions and the permanent collection, with video or PDF instructions.
Museum of Brisbane MoB Kids @Home
Museum of Brisbane’s MoB Kids @Home collection gives children and families free downloadable activities including colouring, comprehension, sewing, collage, and LEGO challenges.
SEND Family Trails
SEND in Museums provides adaptable museum and gallery activity sheets, sensory trails, symbol resources, and explorer activities designed to help families with varied access needs engage with collections.
Smithsonian Early Learners Resources
The Smithsonian’s Early Learners collection brings together museum-based activities and educator resources designed for young children and the adults who learn with them.
University of Sydney Museum Kids and Families
The University of Sydney Museum’s Kids and Families program combines hands-on activities, talks, online resources, and a family trail that introduces children to museum collections.
Kimbell Visiting with Kids
Kimbell Art Museum’s children’s visit resource includes family guides, picture cards, stickers, family-friendly audio, and Studio A, a free sensory-friendly play space for younger children.
Smithsonian American Art Museum Look, Talk, Play!
Look, Talk, Play! uses Smithsonian objects and everyday materials to help young learners build literacy, creativity, and communication through family activities.
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