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Screenshot of California Academy of Sciences Lesson Plans
91/100 · ages Elementary through secondary; lesson-specific

California Academy of Sciences Lesson Plans

California Academy of Sciences provides science lesson plans and classroom activities covering living systems, Earth science and astronomy.

WebsiteDownloadablePrintables & downloadsTeacher & classroom resources
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Australian Museum Virtual Excursions

The Australian Museum offers educator-led virtual excursions and on-demand science sessions that connect students with museum collections and experts.

WebsitePhysical placeMuseums & placesPrograms & challenges
Primary through secondary; activity-specific · Free on-demand resources; live bookings and programs vary89
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American Museum of Natural History Explore

The American Museum of Natural History’s Explore hub offers science stories, collections, videos, activities, and digital ways for families and students to investigate the natural world.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children, families, and students; resource-specific · Free public online resources; visit terms vary88
Screenshot of ComPaSS at Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science

ComPaSS at Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science

ComPaSS is a museum exploration area designed for children and guardians, combining natural-history stories, interactive exploration, picture books, and optional hands-on workshops.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
0–elementary with adult · Paid date-specific reservation86
Screenshot of Field Museum Explorer Summer Camps 2026

Field Museum Explorer Summer Camps 2026

Full-day summer camps invite children to act as scientists, explore exhibitions, handle specimens, and investigate science by grade band.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Kindergarten–Grade 8; grade-specific · Paid; member and non-member rates86
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Fernbank Museum Camps 2026

Fernbank Camps bring science, nature, and culture to children ages 5–10 through games, crafts, explorations, and museum campus activities.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
5–10 · Paid; member and non-member rates85
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Field Museum Day Off Camps 2026

Field Explorer and Jr. Explorer day camps let children investigate natural history and human cultures with museum educators and scientific tools.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Grades K–6; equivalent grade bands · Paid; session-specific85
Screenshot of Houston Museum of Natural Science Summer Camp 2026

Houston Museum of Natural Science Summer Camp 2026

Weeklong science camps for ages 6–12 offer hands-on adventures in natural science and themed investigations at HMNS.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
6–12 · Paid; session-specific84
Screenshot of Staten Island Museum Earth Camp 2026

Staten Island Museum Earth Camp 2026

A museum camp connecting children with wetlands, woodlands, collections, and hands-on STEAM activities.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children; camp-specific · Paid; session-specific84
Screenshot of Pacific Grove Museum Education Programs 2026

Pacific Grove Museum Education Programs 2026

Museum education programs connect children with natural history through hands-on science kits, collections, and nature learning.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children; program-specific · Terms vary by program83
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