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Screenshot of Lawrence Hall of Science Play
89/100 · ages 4–14

Lawrence Hall of Science Play

The University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science Play hub brings together interactive apps, hands-on activities, science videos, and astronomy experiences for learners and families.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
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Art Institute of Chicago Ryan Learning Center

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Ryan Learning Center offers family activities, collection exploration, art-making prompts, and ways to learn from works of art.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
Children, families, and educators; activity-specific · Free online resources; visit terms vary88
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Carnegie Museum To Go

Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Museum To Go brings virtual field trips, online classes, Super Science Saturday activities, science videos, coloring pages, animal videos, and digital programmes to families and educators.

WebsiteYouTube channelDownloadablePrintables & downloadsPrograms & challenges
5–13 · Free online resources; live classes, loan kits, and programmes vary87
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Boston Children’s Museum at Home

A museum-wide activity hub with science, art, engineering, storytelling, music, play-and-learning activities, and online games for families at home.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
3–12 · Free84
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Science at Home

Science at Home is the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ online hub for virtual experiences, DIY activities, videos, nature resources, and educator learning.

WebsiteTeacher & classroom resourcesWebsites & online learning
5–18 · Free online activities, videos, and virtual experiences; English84
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NGV Kids

The National Gallery of Victoria’s family learning hub with art activity sheets, games, on-demand videos, and creative experiences for children and teenagers.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
3–18 · Free83
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Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Virtual Programs

Bloomsburg Children’s Museum offers virtual camps and online classes that bring child-focused museum learning into homes and classrooms.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
3–12 · Program access varies; official registration/events80
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Canadian Museum of Nature Learn and Explore

The Canadian Museum of Nature’s Learn and Explore hub brings together family activities, science stories, videos, nature topics, and educator resources for learning at home, in class, or outdoors.

WebsiteDownloadableYouTubePrintables & downloadsTeacher & classroom resources
5–16 · Free online resources; museum programmes vary88
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VMFA Family Guide: Family Fun

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts family guides turn museum visits into playful art discovery with prompts, looking activities, and creative conversation starters.

WebsiteDownloadableGames & interactivesPrintables & downloads
4–12 · Free guide; museum admission varies88
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Taipei Fine Arts Museum Family Visitors

Taipei Fine Arts Museum’s family resources invite children and grown-ups to explore exhibitions together through child-friendly activities, prompts, and museum visit ideas.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesWebsites & online learning
4–14 · Free resources; admission varies87
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