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84/100 · ages 4–14; activity-specific

San Diego Natural History Museum Learning Resources

The San Diego Natural History Museum Learning Resources collection provides family-friendly nature activities, lesson plans, online activities, behind-the-scenes videos, and Nature Buds literacy-and-exploration materials.

WebsiteTeacher & classroom resourcesWebsites & online learning
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Science Museum Oklahoma Family Resources

Science Museum Oklahoma Family Resources provide SMO at Home experiments and learning videos created by museum educators, using simple materials to explore science with children and adults.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsTeacher & classroom resources
5–14; adult participation encouraged · Free public resources84
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Scienceworks at Home

Scienceworks at Home brings museum science to families through virtual tours, expert explanations, puzzles, curriculum-aligned learning resources, and family-friendly activities.

WebsiteGames & interactivesTeacher & classroom resources
5–14; activity-specific · Free public online resources; museum products may be paid84
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Sam Noble Museum Little Scientists

Little Scientists is a Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History program for ages 3–5 with stories, games, songs, crafts, and museum exploration built around science themes.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
3–5 with an adult · Registration required; program price and current dates vary84
Screenshot of Virginia Museum of Natural History Doodle Bugs

Virginia Museum of Natural History Doodle Bugs

Doodle Bugs is a Virginia Museum of Natural History program for children ages 3–5, using imaginative stories, activities, games, and crafts to spark science curiosity.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
3–5 with an adult · Program registration; current season and pricing should be checked84
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum Children’s Discovery Gallery

The Children’s Discovery Gallery at Hong Kong Heritage Museum is an interactive museum learning experience where children explore nature, science, culture, and toys through hands-on play zones.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
4–10 · Physical museum admission and current opening terms should be checked83
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Iowa Children’s Museum Outreach Programs

Iowa Children’s Museum Outreach Programs bring hands-on learning to schools and organizations with activities in art, science, space, movement, and introductory robotics and programming.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
3–12; program-specific · Paid outreach booking; pricing is tailored by group and duration82
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Timișoara Interactive Children’s Museum

The Timișoara Interactive Museum is a hands-on museum experience for children up to age 12, designed around playful exploration, experiments, and interactive learning.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
0–12 · Physical museum visit; current admission, address, and opening hours should be checked on the official site82
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Carnegie Museum Super Science Saturday

Super Science Saturday is a Carnegie Museum of Natural History family program with hands-on stations, crafts, specimens, experts, and online activity ideas built around changing natural-history themes.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
5–12 · Free with museum admission; event terms vary84
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Maryland Science Center Kids Room Science

Kids Room Science is a Maryland Science Center daily drop-in experience with hands-on activities connected to science concepts, developmental skills, seasons, and interesting materials.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Early childhood; family participation · Free with museum admission83
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New York Hall of Science Families Learning Together

Families Learning Together is a New York Hall of Science community program in which caregivers and children use simple materials for hands-on STEM exploration and receive activity resources to continue at home.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Family; child ages vary by program · Free community opportunities; program availability varies83
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Sam Noble Museum Family Programs

Sam Noble Museum Family Programs invite children and adults to investigate the natural world together through science activities and family events for ages 5 and up.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
5+ · Registration and admission vary by program80
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Texas Science & Natural History Museum

The Texas Science & Natural History Museum at the University of Texas at Austin connects families with fossils, astronomy, biodiversity, and hands-on natural-history exhibits and programs.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children and families · Paid admission with free days and youth discounts81
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