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Children & Family Programs

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The Museum offers a variety of educational experiences for children and families. From classes and camps to events, there are offerings to suit a range of interests and skill levels for children in grades Pre-K through 8. Explore the links below for information on individual programs.

Featured Events

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Festivals Saturday, July 20, 2019 SpaceFest Walks, Tours, and Drop Ins Friday, March 1–Sunday, August 18, 2019 Swimming with Giants in 360 Courses and Workshops Saturdays and Sundays Weekend Drop-In Sessions in the Sackler Educational Lab

Drop-in Learning

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

Learning Resources

Educator Materials Curriculum Collections Activities, articles, videos and more, for educators and anyone interested in teaching or learning about science. 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.

Support for Children and Family Learning programing has been provided by Shaiza Rizavi and Jonathan Friedland, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation, two anonymous donors, Jennie and Chris Coyne, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Guffey.