Museum learning Science
for kids
Explore 10 trusted museum learning science resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Denver Museum Virtual Programs
Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers scheduled virtual field trips for grades 3–8 plus free Scientists in Action videos that bring museum science to learners at home or school.
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.
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