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

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Professional Learning

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Drop-in Learning

Permanent Hall Discovery Room This hands-on, interactive gateway to the wonders of the Museum is a space for families, especially children ages 5–12. Permanent Hall Sackler Educational Laboratory Step into this state-of-the-art learning space, located in the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, every weekend.

Graduate Level Programs

Educator Professional Learning Seminars on Science Seminars on Science, the Museum's online professional learning program for educators, offers courses in the life, Earth, and... Degree Program Master of Arts in Teaching Learn to teach Earth & Space science in New York City through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Urban Residency Progra...

Learning Resources

  Science Topics Collections of unique digital resources on featured scientific topics that reflect the breadth & depth of the Museum’s mi... Science for Kids OLogy for Kids The Museum's Science Website For Kids: find out about fossils, the universe, animals, and much more! On OLogy, kids of all ag... Educator Materials Curriculum Collections Collections of activities, articles, videos and more, for educators, families, students and anyone interested in teaching or...

Evaluation, Research, and Policy

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  Evaluation The Museum conducts evaluations of its educational programs and exhibitions. Our evaluations measure whether a given undertak...   Research Discover our Research about the teaching and learning of science at AMNH. Research places our programs within specific theore...   Policy The Museum is endeavoring to inform policy initiatives at every level: city, state and federal. The Museum participates in wo...