The museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Friday, November 29.

Educational Resources

From live student programs, to professional development opportunities, to learning resources, we're your second classroom!

Explore our wide range of educational resources available to teachers and families. Be sure to check out our Students & Teachers Playlist on YouTube for even more!

Learning Resources

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thumbnail of small owl on person's glove

VIDEO | gr 2-5 | PK-GR 1

Animal Meet & Greet: Croak, Chirp, Hiss, Hoot!

kids in the dry creek bed in the nature gardens

ACTIVITY | ALL GRADES

Take a Nature Walk

Insects specimens pinned in white boxes

ACTIVITY | GR 6-12

Classifying Insects

Child using tablet with headphones on

for teachers

Virtual School Programs

Bring your students to FREE live, interactive programs and museum presentations via Zoom!

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Fun For Kids

science of spongebob activity image storm drain walk

all grades

Science of SpongeBob

Get ready to explore the underwater world of SpongeBob with videos, activities, and more!

benitoite specimen

Gr 5-12

NHM Virtual Field Trip

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all grades

Science of Slime

PAW Patrol pup group toys

PK-GR 1

Dino Rescue: Roar to the Rescue

Natural History Museum South Entrance

Educator Workshops

Our free educator workshops build connections between your classroom curriculum and our museums' collections and exhibitions.

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Lion animation

Lions illustration

Did you know? Lions are the only big cats that live in groups.