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Museums STEAM
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Screenshot of E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center
87/100 · ages 18 months–12; program-specific

E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center

E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center in Farmington offers hands-on science, art, literacy-linked STEAM, toddler play, and family programs around sound, light, magnetism, shadows, and art.

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Screenshot of Boston Children’s Museum Programs

Boston Children’s Museum Programs

Boston Children’s Museum programs use hands-on play with objects and materials across science, art, performing arts, cultures, and movement to build curiosity and joyful discovery.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children and families; program-specific · Admission and program terms vary86
Screenshot of Cade Museum Little Sparks: STEAM for Kids 0–5

Cade Museum Little Sparks: STEAM for Kids 0–5

A STEAM-focused early-childhood program at the Cade Museum where young children explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with an adult.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
0–5 with an adult · Museum program access; current admission terms vary86
Screenshot of Boston Children’s Museum STEAM Family Workshops

Boston Children’s Museum STEAM Family Workshops

Boston Children’s Museum’s workshop calendar offers hands-on family STEAM sessions such as DIY zoetropes, with playful, creative learning for children and caregivers.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
6+ · Museum admission or event terms vary85
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Museum of Solutions

Mumbai’s Museum of Solutions is a large hands-on learning space where children explore STEAM, sustainability, design, systems thinking, and real-world challenges through exhibits and programmes.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
2–17 · Paid venue; current tickets vary84
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Curious George: Let’s Get Curious

National Children’s Museum’s Curious George exhibit invites young children to explore science, engineering and problem-solving through playful, hands-on museum experiences.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
2–8 · Paid museum admission90
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Natural History Museum of Utah Youth & Family Programs

Natural History Museum of Utah’s youth and family programme catalogue includes Curiosity Club, seasonal science, free STEAM explorations, mini camps, story time, scouting, family nights, and summer camp.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesPrograms & challenges
Children and families; programme-specific · Free and paid programmes vary90
Screenshot of Museum of the City of New York Family Programs

Museum of the City of New York Family Programs

Museum of the City of New York family programming includes Tiny Tours, Kids Art Studio, and STEAM workshops that invite children and caregivers to explore the city through art and history.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesPrograms & challenges
3–12 with adult · Admission or pay-what-you-can terms vary86
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DuPage Children’s Museum Educator Resources

DuPage Children’s Museum provides STEAM lesson plans, early-learning facilitation guides, field-trip social stories and sensory maps for educators.

WebsiteDownloadablePrintables & downloadsTeacher & classroom resources
Pre-K–5; resource-specific · Free public resources93
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National Children’s Museum Programs

National Children’s Museum in Washington, DC offers current early-learner, STEAM storytime, tinkering, fine-art, and family programmes that pair hands-on play with science, technology, engineering, art, and making.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
0–12 · Admission and membership access vary92
Screenshot of Santa Fe Children’s Museum Ongoing Programs

Santa Fe Children’s Museum Ongoing Programs

Weekly and special hands-on programs at Santa Fe Children’s Museum built around experiential inquiry in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children and families; program-specific · Included with museum admission86
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Wonderscope Programming Classes

Children’s Museum of Kansas City classes including Science Time, music and movement, maker workshops, and developmental learning sessions included with admission or membership.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Young children and families; class-specific · Included with admission or membership86
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