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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Examine what shaped Americans' response to Nazism, war, and the Holocaust, and learn about the few who took action. The Museum is free and open every day except…  learn more

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7 Popular Science Museums

This collection of 7 popular science museums are featured in Google Arts & Culture. You can use resources in your teaching to help students learn more about science…  learn more

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MetKids: The Metropolitan Museum of Arts

#metkids made for, by, and with kids. #MetKids has been inspired, tested, and approved by real kids ages 7–12. We think that everyone can learn something from a kid-friendly…  learn more

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MetKids: Time Machine

Welcome to the home of #MetKids, made for, with, and by kids and The Met! #MetKids has been inspired, tested, and approved by real kids ages 7–12. Explore The…  learn more

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6 Museums with Exceptional Teacher Resources

Edutopia. From full-fledged lesson plans and virtual field trips to expansive digital archives and opportunities for professional learning, museums have so much to offer beyond the in-person experience.…  learn more

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Chicago History Museum: Classroom Resources

The Chicago History Museum hosts an extensive collection of classroom resources covering curriculum for grades 1 through 12. The site includes both online and downloadable activities. Lesson plans…  learn more

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The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium's (San Francisco) permanent collections emphasize physics and a unique version of psychobiology. Students serve as explainers for the exhibits and visitors can observe the making of…  learn more

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Exploratorium Videos

Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. We value lifelong learning, curiosity, and inclusion.…  learn more

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Clio

Clio is your guide to the history and culture around you. We have 39575 historical entries from all across the country and 1596 walking tours, virtual tours of museums, heritage trails, and other curated…  learn more

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Science History Institute: Museum & Library

Science is all around us. It shapes who we are and what we do, from the clothes we wear and the phones we carry, to the food we…  learn more

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Virtual Tour of Ford's Theatre

Explore Ford's Theatre National Historic Site and learn about Lincoln's assassination and the aftermath.  learn more

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FDR Presidential Library & Museum

The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work…  learn more

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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

The JFK Library is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better…  learn more

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The Franklin Museum: Neuroscience & Society Curriculum

What does it mean to be human? How might emerging brain science change the answer? The applications of neuroscience have far-reaching implications for our self-identity, health, relationships, and…  learn more

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Smithsonian: Fun Stuff for Kids and Teens

Smithsonian is a laboratory for learning and innovation. Art, History, and Culture: Activities and Games.  learn more

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Smithsonian: National Museum of American History

The diverse collections of the National Museum of American History reflect a wide variety of subjects relating to the history of the United States as well as the…  learn more

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Smithsonian Institution: Fun Stuff for Kids and Teens

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. We are a community of learning and an opener of doors. Join us on a voyage of discovery. Explore our vast…  learn more

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OLogy: Science Website

Welcome to OLogy! The science website for kids from the American Museum of Natural History. Below is a sample of resources at all K-5 grade levels that support…  learn more

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The National WWII Museum New Orleans

The National WWII Museum is dedicated to providing materials you can use in your classroom to teach about the war. We offer free, primary-source driven lesson plans, image…  learn more

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Colonial Williamsburg: Education Resource Library

Colonial Williamsburg’s Teacher Community has combined with the HERO media library to help you teach American history with video, classroom lessons and interactive web activities.  learn more

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Science Museum of Minnesota

Through education, in-person experiences, online learning, and everything in between, the Science Museum of Minnesota is dedicated to collaborating with our community to create a world where everyone has the…  learn more

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Native Knowledge 360: Interactive Teaching Resources

National Museum of the American Indian. Teaching and learning about Native Americans can occur in meaningful ways across different subject areas. Use these and more NK360° resources to…  learn more

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American Museum of Natural History - Resources for Learning

The Museum is renowned for its exhibition and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's culture.…  learn more

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The Alamo

Explore all the Alamo has to offer – there's acres of history here!  Classroom resources If you're an educator teaching Texas history, the Alamo's learning team is here…  learn more

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National Women's History Museum

Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative online museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader…  learn more

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Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago

The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is now the home of "Sue", the largest-ever fossil of a T-rex. The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago…  learn more

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The Henry Ford Museum

Teach and inspire the most powerful resource on earth: the next generation. Ride through 300 years of American History. Unparalleled resources documenting the American experience of innovation, ingenuity,…  learn more

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Take a Virtual Museum Tour With This Educational Scavenger Hunt

A visit to a museum is a wonderful learning opportunity. Unfortunately, we don’t all have local museums, and in-person field trips still fall into the “it’s complicated” category.…  learn more

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NYSCI for Educators

Give your students an experience they’ll never forget. From virtual events to class trips to professional development, NYSCI has everything you need to make STEM exciting.  NYSCI continues…  learn more

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Titanic Museum

Titanic Museum is a celebration of the ship, passengers, and crew!  learn more

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Clara Barton Museum: Biography

Clara Barton was thirty-nine and on her second career when the Civil War started. Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born on Christmas Day (December 25th) 1821 in Massachusetts.  The…  learn more

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FDR Presidential Library & Museum: Educators

The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work…  learn more

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Museum of the Gulf Coast

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with the City of Port Arthur.  learn more

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National Museum of American History

Empowering people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past. We collect artifacts of all kinds—from gowns to locomotives—to…  learn more

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National Air & Space Museum: All Topics

Learn about the world of air and space through stories, objects, videos, and virtual programs.  learn more

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National Air and Space Museum

Exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum web site are altered to match a spotlight in the real museum.  learn more

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ReadWorks: American Museum of Natural History Passages

​ReadWorks is committed to solving America’s reading comprehension crisis and student achievement gap. Driven by cognitive science research, ReadWorks creates world-class content, teacher guidance, and integrated tools that…  learn more