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Make us a part of your family fun! During our programs, families learn together about nature, science, culture and museum collections in interactive, playful, and creative ways. We offer programs in English and Spanish, once a month, free of charge.
On this page, you will find information about our English family programs. Please visit this space regularly to find out about our latest programming. To learn more about our family programs in Spanish, visit: Programas en español para familias
Para aprender más sobre nuestros programas familiares en español, visiten: Programas en español para familias
Video Programs
Natural History at Home
The exploration of natural history doesn't have to just happen at the museum — it can happen in your home too! Join museum educators as they walk your family through science skill-building activities, read science and nature books, and introduce ways to explore the natural world and collections. All times are Eastern Time.
Upcoming Programs
October 16–17, 2021: Archaeology Family Weekend
Join us for a weekend filled with archaeology activities as we celebrate International Archaeology Day together! During the weekend of October 16 and 17, we will be offering two live virtual family programs with archaeologists and anthropologists from our museum and around the world as well as other invitations for you and your family to continue your exploration of archaeology.
- Saturday, October 16: "Creativity and Communication – Exploring the Art of Ancient Humans" (ASL interpretation will be available for this program.)
- Sunday, October 17: "Historia Natural En Casa: Mixtec & Mayan Language Past, Present and Future" (bilingual program)
Learn more, register, and get related resources for Archaeology Family Weekend.
Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST: Paleo Portraits
This program is part of the 2021 Celebration of Fossils Virtual Event Series.
We are excited to welcome back two of the world’s top paleoartists, Bob Walters and Tess Kissinger! Follow along as they teach you how to sketch your own paleo portraits! As you sketch, they will talk about how they use scientific evidence to create their art, and afterwards, they will answer any questions you may have about paleoart.
Please make sure to have the following materials:
- A couple pieces of paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Marker
How to Join: The program will be presented as a Zoom webinar. A webinar link will be sent to you and your family once you have registered. Register
Closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be available for this program.
Recorded Video Programs
Monthly Family Program Series
The World & Me
Story time with a science twist! Every second Saturday of the month, families discover the natural and cultural world and their place in it. Museum educators will lead a program that combines a book reading, create-and-take activities, and a chance to look more closely at the museum’s collections. These programs are designed for families with children ages 3 to 8. Advanced registration is recommended to reserve your spot in this program, which allows your family to use our express entry line to avoid lengthy waits to enter the building. The reservation fee is $2 per person. Children ages 2 and under are free.
What happens during a "World & Me" program?
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Free exploration of hands-on stations
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Book reading
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Craft activity
Upcoming Programs
No programs are scheduled at this time.
Family Days
Discover the natural and cultural world and your place in it during Family Days at NMNH, happening throughout the year. Visitors of all ages get the chance to connect to natural history topics through interactive activities, crafts, demonstrations and conversations with scientists.
No programs are scheduled at this time.
Workshops
Explore natural science and culture by sharing ideas, learning skills, and creating together.
No workshops are scheduled at this time.
Special Programs
No programs are scheduled at this time.
