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Smithsonian Kids

Museum-backed art, history, science, nature, and space activities, games, interactives, and family guides.

History & culture · Science · Art & creativity · GeographyAges 6–14Free🌐 1 languages

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About Smithsonian Kids

Smithsonian Kids is a gateway to Smithsonian activities, games, museum collections, family guides, science interactives, art projects, history resources, and virtual experiences. It connects online exploration with the institution’s museums, zoo, research, and collections.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 6–14. It is available as Website, Physical place, Downloadable and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English.

Visit and pricing

Address

National Museum of Natural History, 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20560, United States

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Opening hours

Every dayClosed December 25

What stands out

Exceptional range across science, art, history, culture, and nature
Museum-backed activities encourage observation and inquiry
Includes digital activities and ideas for family learning at home

Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Cultural breadthStrong

Brings together many Smithsonian subjects and collections.

Evidence qualityStrong

Content is connected to a major museum and research institution.

Format rangeBroad

Includes games, guides, interactives, downloads, and places.

NavigationExplore with guidance

The large collection benefits from adult topic selection.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

The page links to many different Smithsonian institutions and projects, each with its own context.
Physical museum visits, tickets, and accessibility details vary by location.

Helpful details

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