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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

School Programs

    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.
    Photo by Phillip R. Lee and James Di Loreto, Smithsonian Institution

    We offer Next Generation Science Standards aligned programs for Grades K to 12.

    • Aligned with standards
    • Designed to keep students on task for:
      •  45 minutes for Grades K to 5
      •  60 minutes for Grades 6 to 12
    • Programming and support materials are designed for grades K to 12, with self-guided and live museum educator-led options available.
    • Homeschool Days: For groups of less than 15 students, Homeschool Days are available the first Monday of the month, October 2, November 6, and December 4, 2023.
    • Free, but registration is required. Registration slots close two weeks before the program date.
    • Registration is now open for programs from October 2, 2023, to February 2, 2024.

    Program Options by Grade

    Three teenage girls and one teen boy standing in front of an open specimen drawer, looking at two museum specimens two of the teens are holding
    Photo by Nicole Webster, Smithsonian Institution

    Select a category below to see what program options are available for each grade.

    Grades K to 2

    Grades 3 to 5

    Grades 6 to 12

     

    Questions?

    Contact the School Programs Team by emailing NMNHschoolprograms@si.edu or calling 202-633-4039.