Science Play
for kids
Explore 10 trusted science play resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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Children’s Museum of Manhattan Mobile Guide
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s Bloomberg Connects mobile guide offers a PlayWorks audio tour, at-home art projects, parenting resources, and activities that extend museum learning beyond the building.
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London Children's Museum
Hands-on play, art, science, early learning, family programs, and child-led exhibits at a children's museum in London, Ontario.
Hamilton Children's Museum
Hands-on galleries and self-directed play that help young children learn through imagination, movement, and discovery.
Denver Zoo Family Nature Play
Outdoor family play where children climb, dig, observe bugs, explore natural materials, and connect with nature alongside zoo educators.
Explore & More Children's Museum
Play-based exhibits and family learning experiences that invite children to explore, imagine, and build confidence.
Museum of Life and Science Play to Learn
Early-childhood play experiences that explore light, shadows, patterns, gravity, building, sensory discovery, and pretend play.
Nova Scotia Museum Wee Wild Ones
Nature play for children under five with stories, puppet shows, real specimens, building, and caregiver-supported discovery.
NSW Learning Every Day Through Play Podcasts
The NSW Department of Education’s family podcast series explains how children learn through play and everyday routines, with episodes on early learning frameworks, play-based learning, family support, and letting children lead.
Association of Children’s Museums Empowering Young Minds
The Association of Children’s Museums Empowering Young Minds podcast explores playful learning, children’s museums, childhood education, belonging, access, and ways families and educators can support children’s curiosity.
Royal Alberta Museum Children's Gallery
A playful gallery for children six and under with objects, tools, sensory areas, digging, building, and imaginative exploration.
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