Learn & Teach

Audience watching an astronomy show inside the Hayden Planetarium.
C. Chesek/© AMNH
The American Museum of Natural History offers exciting programs, events, and educational resources for learners of all ages.

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Field Trips

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Graduate Level Programs

Degree Program Master of Arts in Teaching Earth Science Residency Learn to teach Earth and spaces science in fully-funded residency program, utilizing the Museum's unique resources. Teacher Courses and Programs Seminars on Science The Museum's online professional learning program for educators offers teachers an opportunity to advance their careers.

Learning Resources

Educator Materials Resources for Learning Browse a rich collection of science educator materials: activities, articles, games, videos, hall guides Collection Science Topics Collections of articles and videos on scientific topics including climate change, human health, and more. Science for Kids OLogy Find out about fossils, the universe, animals, and much more! Play games, do activities, collect cards, and meet scientists. Article Virtual Field Trips Engage your students in a virtual exploration of a beloved Museum hall!

OLogy iPad App

Trusted by teachers for more than 20 years, OLogy was developed by Museum educators with some of the world's leading scientists and is now available as a free app. Totally offline, with no ads, and lots to do!

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Evaluation, Research, and Policy

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  Evaluation The Museum conducts evaluations of its educational programs and exhibitions. Article Research Discover our Research about the teaching and learning of science at AMNH. Article Policy The Museum is endeavoring to inform policy initiatives at every level: city, state and federal.

Support for education initiatives at the American Museum of Natural History has been provided by Joella and John Lykouretzos; the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation; The Rice Family Foundation; Goldman Sachs Gives; The Vidda Foundation; the William T. Morris Foundation, Inc.; Joan Egrie; The Barker Welfare Foundation; an anonymous donor; and the Eugene M. Lang Foundation.

Support for the Museum’s education and evaluation programs is generously provided by a grant from the Bezos Family Foundation.