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Museums STEM
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Explore 11 trusted museums stem resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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94/100 · ages 4–7

Science Museum Group Early Years Foundation Stage Resources

The Science Museum Group provides playful science, technology, engineering and maths activities for children aged 4–7, with ideas for museum visits, online exploration and learning at home.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
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Sciencenter Resources for Educators

Sciencenter’s educator hub provides group-visit planning guides, hands-on activity guides and professional materials for using museum-based science learning with children.

WebsiteDownloadableExperiments & projectsPrintables & downloads
Children and school groups; activity-specific · Free public resources89
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Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Virtual School Programs

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers live virtual programmes for school groups, with standards-based STEM, arts, humanities, and history topics for grades K–8.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesPrograms & challenges
Grades K–8 · Paid per programme; included with school membership86
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ExplorationWorks

A hands-on science center in Helena with interactive exhibits, early-childhood programming, family events, and science learning for children and families.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
0–14 · Paid with free options86
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MadaTech Summer-Tech

MadaTech’s Summer-Tech programme offers daily summer workshops for children in grades 1–6, combining museum-based experiments, technology, and hands-on STEM activities.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
6–12 · Paid seasonal workshops86
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Space Foundation Discovery Center Education

Space Foundation Discovery Center’s education hub brings together space, STEM, outreach, field-trip, and learning opportunities for students, families, and educators.

WebsiteTeacher & classroom resourcesWebsites & online learning
Children, families, students, and educators; program-specific · Free online information; programs and visits vary86
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Science Museum of Virginia Digital Demos

Science Museum of Virginia Digital Demos are live, interactive virtual lessons that use inquiry, hands-on activities, and demonstrations to involve students in STEM.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
8–18 · Paid scheduled virtual lesson; financial aid may be available84
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Children’s Science Center Virtual Events

The Children’s Science Center Lab offers virtual camps, makerspace sessions, animal encounters, and science challenges for young learners and families.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Pre-K–6 · Paid programs; fees vary by event83
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Children’s Museum Cleveland Programs

Children’s Museum Cleveland’s official programs hub helps families find child-centered museum learning, play, and educational events.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
0–10 · Program access varies; official museum schedule80
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Museum of Science Boston Youth Programs

The Museum of Science Boston Youth Programs page gathers high-school STEM opportunities including science series, computer-science events, a 2026 innovation hackathon, biotechnology and renewable-energy workshops, MEDscience, and internships.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesPrograms & challenges
High-school learners; programme-specific · Access and registration vary; some school admission funded90
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Science Central TOTS

Science Central’s TOTS program introduces children ages 3–6 to monthly STEM themes through hands-on activities, storytime, and museum exploration.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
3–6 · US$15 per child plus adult fees88
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