Museum learning places
for kids
Explore 13 trusted museum learning places selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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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.
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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.
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.
Draper Spark!Lab
The National Museum of American History’s Spark!Lab invites children to create, collaborate, test, experiment, and invent through hands-on STEM and art activities.
CU Museum Field Trips
CU Museum of Natural History field trips provide interactive tours, hands-on workshops, and self-guided visits for K–2, 3–5, and 6–8 groups.
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.
CU Museum Children and Family Programs
The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History offers hands-on science and art activities, family programs, Discovery Corner access, and English/Spanish resources.
OKCMOA Discovery Packs
Oklahoma City Museum of Art discovery packs give children and families storybooks, sketchbooks, guided drawing prompts, artwork cards, and sensory supports for gallery exploration.
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.
Meadows Museum Family Visit
The Meadows Museum’s family visit guide brings together sensory-cart experiences, activity bags, bilingual resources, and a printable sculpture-garden activity for families exploring art.
University of Alaska Museum Family Programs
The University of Alaska Museum of the North offers hands-on family learning programs and home activities connecting children with science, history, culture, art, and Alaska collections.
CU Museum Discovery Corner
Discovery Corner is a hands-on children’s exhibit at CU Museum where young visitors can investigate fossils, Colorado animals, bones, artifacts, puzzles, puppets, and books.
Field Museum PlayLab Programs
The Field Museum’s PlayLab programs invite young scientists ages 3 through first grade to learn through workshops, free drop-in PlayDates, camps, and field trips.
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