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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 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
Featured Events
Monthly Family Program Series
Play Date at NMNH
Play Date at NMNH is a drop-in offering for the early learning audience (0-5 years old) and their caregivers and family members. Together, families will practice science skills such as observing, communicating, and asking questions through exploring topics in a variety of hands-on and collaborative experiences. Families will be able to explore together through stories, objects, art, and play related around a unifying topic or theme during each Play Date. Activities provided during the program will be suited for learners of all ages, but are designed for families with young learners to learn and play together as they continue to develop and grow their science identity as a family.
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023: Marvelous Meteorites
- Tuesday, February 14, 2023: Beguiling Birds
- Tuesday, February 21, 2023: Spots & Stripes
- Tuesday, February 28, 2023: Colorful Corals
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023: Fossil Discoveries
- Tuesday, March 14, 2023: Prehistoric Sea Creatures
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023: Nature Explorations
The World & Me
Story time with a science twist! During monthly “World & Me” programs, 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 required to reserve your spot in this program. Please include the number of people that will be joining you when you register as space is limited.
What happens during a "World & Me" program?
During a “World & Me” family program, families will practice different science skills together through the use of the museum’s collections and various free exploration of hands-on stations. Each program will include a book reading, a craft activity, and opportunities to learn through play.
- Saturday, February 11, 2023: "Line Up! Animals in Remarkable Rows" with Susan Stockdale
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 family days 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
None are scheduled at this time.
