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91/100 · ages K–12; resource-specific

Smithsonian American Art Museum K–12 Resources

Smithsonian American Art Museum teacher guides and resources use works of art to support K–12 classroom learning, discussion and cross-curricular connections.

WebsiteDownloadableAmerican artCross-curricular learning
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Columbus Museum of Art Educator Resources

Columbus Museum of Art offers creativity frameworks, young-child studio resources, K–12 activity plans and ARTful Reading lesson plans.

WebsiteDownloadableCreative learningEarly childhood
Early childhood through K–12 · Free public resources92
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National Gallery of Art Teaching Resources

The National Gallery of Art provides free teaching resources, lesson units and Art Tales materials that help educators and families explore art with children from early learning through secondary school.

WebsiteDownloadableArt TalesArt history
Early childhood through secondary; resource-specific · Free online resources92
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Guggenheim Bilbao Learning Through Art 2026

Guggenheim Bilbao’s Learning Through Art programme and exhibition document twenty-session classroom art workshops created with more than 100 children ages 6–12.

WebsiteClassroom artCreative projects
Ages 6–12 · Museum programme; exhibition access and terms vary91
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The Met Children’s Classes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers eight-week art workshops tailored to children ages 2–12, with age-banded classes, family programmes, and the free 81st Street Studio.

WebsitePhysical placeAges 2-4Ages 5-8
Ages 2–12 · Paid classes; some family programmes are free; registration required90
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The Met Educators Resources

The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides K–12 educator programmes, school visits, lesson plans and curriculum resources connected to its collection.

WebsiteCurriculum resourcesK–12
K–12; resource-specific · Free online resources; visits may be paid90
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The New Children’s Museum Educator Resources

The New Children’s Museum offers lesson plans and school-visit resources supporting creative learning and arts education.

WebsiteCreative learningEarly learning
Early childhood through school age · Free public resources90
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GAMeC The Museum Is Present 2026

GAMeC and Accademia Carrara’s 2026 summer camp gives children ages 6–11 interdisciplinary art, photography, creative-tech, city nature and museum workshop experiences.

WebsiteArt campCreative techniques
Ages 6–11 · Paid weekly camp; €130–€190 fee variants listed88
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Miami Children’s Museum

An interactive museum in Miami where children ages 0–6 explore arts, science, and culture through exhibits, programs, play, and family learning experiences.

WebsitePhysical placeYouTube channelArtsEarly learning
0–6 · Paid with free options87
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Israel Museum Children’s Art Classes

The Israel Museum in Jerusalem offers theoretical and practical art classes for children and youth, combining studio work with gallery and model studies.

WebsiteArt classesDrawing
Children and youth; class-specific · Paid registration; programme dates and terms apply86
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CSMVS Children’s Museum

Mumbai’s CSMVS Children’s Museum is a creative cultural lab with interactive exhibits, programmes, workshops, digital interactives, and hands-on family learning.

WebsiteChildren’s museumFamily learning
3–14 · Access and programme pricing vary84
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Tel Aviv Museum of Art Summer Camp 2026

Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s official 2026 summer camp page provides registration contact details, Hebrew-language programme information, concessions, and the museum address.

WebsitePhysical placeArt campDrawing
Children; exact age bands and schedule are programme-specific · Paid registration; concessions available83
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