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90/100 · ages 8–16

The Brain Scoop

Natural-history, museum, animal, and specimen stories hosted by the Field Museum’s former chief curiosity correspondent.

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BBC Earth Kids

Official BBC Earth Kids videos with animal facts, wildlife clips, science, and natural-history stories.

YouTube channelVideos & channels
5–14 · Free with paid options89
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Oxford University Museum of Natural History Families

Family activities, crafts, events, and child-friendly discovery at Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
4–14 · Free89
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Houston Museum of Natural Science Family Programs

Houston Museum of Natural Science family programs offer hands-on science classes, camps, labs, scouts activities, family overnights, and virtual learning experiences.

WebsitePhysical placeExperiments & projectsMuseums & places
4–12; program-specific · Paid admission; program-specific fees87
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Q?rius

An interactive Smithsonian learning space and online collection where children can explore 6,000 objects, try activities, solve science puzzles, and meet experts.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
8–18 · Free87
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Spectacular Specimens

KUOW and the Burke Museum’s family science podcast explores specimen collections and life on Earth, with a downloadable listen-along activity book.

WebsiteDownloadablePrintables & downloadsWebsites & online learning
7–13 · Free86
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Virtual School Programs

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers virtual school programs that bring museum educators and science topics into classrooms online.

WebsitePrograms & challengesTeacher & classroom resources
5–18 · Scheduled school program; official booking84
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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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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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Carnegie Museum To Go

Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Museum To Go brings virtual field trips, online classes, Super Science Saturday activities, science videos, coloring pages, animal videos, and digital programmes to families and educators.

WebsiteYouTube channelDownloadablePrintables & downloadsPrograms & challenges
5–13 · Free online resources; live classes, loan kits, and programmes vary87
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