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Education

We are dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to better understand the natural world and our place in it, by instilling a sense of wonder and responsibility through exhibitions, programs, and online resources.

Five teenagers sitting around a table that is covered with paper. Some of the teens are holding magic markers. A disassembled cellphone is on the table and there is writing on the paper near the cellphone parts.

School Programs

We offer in-person and online school programs aligned with standards for Grades K to 12. Registration is open for programs through June 13.

Geologist Elizabeth Cottrell gestures with her hands while sitting at a table talking to two students.

Teaching Resources

Featuring more than 300 options, our collection includes activities, videos, and science literacy resources for Grades K to 12.

Highlighted Resources

Red, gold, and black cape made from Hawaiian bird feathers

Two women in winter coats standing in a field of reddish-brown grass with a rainbow behind them. They are holding bundles of the reddish-brown grass.

Community Education

We are working with educators and students in Alaska and Washington, D.C., to promote community approaches to science education and learning. (Link goes to Smithsonian Magazine.)

A person sitting at a table with one hand on a laptop keyboard. The laptop screen is displaying a dinosaur skull.

Distance Learning

Access the digital education resources from Smithsonian, including Learning Lab, resources for District of Columbia Public Schools, and national resources. (Link goes to the Learning Lab website.)