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Screenshot of Ontario Science Centre At Home
91/100 · ages 4-18

Ontario Science Centre At Home

Science experiments, family activities, virtual events, and K-12 learning resources from the Ontario Science Centre.

WebsiteExperimentsFamily learning
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CU Museum Family Activities

Free science, nature, art, and family activities from the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical placeAnimalsEarly learning
3–12 · Free90
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FIRST LEGO League

A guided robotics and STEM program where children build, code, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges.

WebsiteDownloadableCreative codingEducational games
5–16 · Paid with free information90
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Howtosmile

Free, searchable STEM activities from museums, public media, universities, and educational organisations for families and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableExperimentsHands-on science
5–18 · Free90
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National Gallery Singapore Family Guide

A family guide to child-friendly gallery activities, art-making, storytelling, play spaces, and hands-on experiences at National Gallery Singapore.

WebsiteArtFamily learning
2-12 · Free with paid admission90
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NYC Discovery Lab

Free weekend museum activities for children ages 5-12 and adults, combining gallery exploration with hands-on art, culture, and history projects.

WebsitePhysical placeArt projectsFamily learning
5-12 · Free with admission90
Screenshot of Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips

Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips

Free virtual field trips and DE Docs that take K-12 learners to real places and topics with educator guides and hands-on activities.

WebsiteCareersClassroom projects
8-18 · Free89
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Kids in Parks

Free outdoor adventures, TRACK Trail activities, e-Adventures, brochures, and nature challenges that help families explore parks together.

WebsiteDownloadableAnimalsCitizen science
4–14 · Free89
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We The Curious

A science experience with interactive exhibits, workshops, planetarium shows, and family discovery in Bristol.

WebsiteEngineeringExperiments
4-18 · Free with paid options88
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Shoebox Lab

Free hands-on science kits and captioned videos that help children investigate gravity, matter, and motion.

WebsiteDownloadableEngineeringExperiments
9–12 · Free87
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