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Welcome! Here, you'll find Museum exhibits and online resources for science enthusiasts of all ages.

While the Museum is closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can still enjoy our exhibits and online offerings, from materials for families and teachers to virtual field trips and tours, videos, games, digital backgrounds, and more. 

Today's Highlight: Climate change may seem far away in some parts of the world, but for Pacific Islanders, its effects are very real. In this video, learn how they are navigating an uncertain future. (Ideal from grades 9-12.)

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Video Trips through Our Universe

Video Field Trip: The Known Universe Travel through the Milky Way galaxy and beyond! Video Field Trip: Earth Take a flight around the world to marvel at our planet’s natural wonders—from the Amazon rainforest to the Sahara Desert. Video Field Trip: Venus, Earth, Mars Hop aboard a flight to unveil the mysteries of Earth’s toxic twin, Venus, and the dynamic nature of our planetary neighbors.

Museum Collection Stories

Video Shelf Life 03: Six Ways To Prepare a Coelacanth A primer on specimen prep. Video Shelf Life 08: Voyage of the Giant Squid The tale of one specimen's journey to the Museum. Video Shelf Life 10: The Dinosaurs of Ghost Ranch Discovering a dinosaur is just the first step.

Visit the Museum Virtually

  Museum View Virtual Tour "See inside" the Museum in this virtual tour from Google Arts and Culture. Article Explorer The Museum may be closed, but you can still visit from home with our free Explorer app!   Guided Hall Tours Explore the Museum with Museum tour guides via Facebook Live hall tours.   Google Arts and Culture Explore Museum highlights and get a behind-the-scenes look at iconic habitat dioramas.

For Families and Students

Science for Kids OLogy for Kids Find out about fossils, the universe, animals, and much more! Play games, do activities, collect cards, and meet scientists.   Khan Academy Try a Museum class about dinosaurs, earthquakes and volcanoes, human evolution, or the universe.   Kahoot Test your knowledge about the natural world with more than 10 Museum quizzes.

For Educators

Educator Materials Virtual Field Trips Engage your students in a virtual exploration of a beloved Museum hall! story Teaching & Learning from Home with OLogy Find activities for K-5 grade levels for learning science at home. Educator Professional Learning Coursera for Educators Choose from Museum courses for educators on ecology, evolution, genetics, and geology. Educator Professional Learning Seminars on Science The Museum's online professional learning program for educators, offers courses in the life, Earth, and physical sciences.

Meet the Icon: Tyrannosaurus rex

Article Tyrannosaurus rex Seven questions about T. rex answered! Video ICONS - T. rex: The King of Time How did T. rex land on the cover of Jurassic Park? Video What Did a Baby T. rex Look Like? Did you know T. rex hatchlings were most likely covered in fluff? Learn more about the life history of the ultimate predator.

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