For Educators

Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access

Smithsonian Learning Lab

Discover more than a million resources, create personal collections and educational experiences, and share your work.
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National Museum of American History

Smithsonian's History Explorer

Explore hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history.
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Smithsonian Science Education Center

Science Game Center

Fun games and apps for learning about science.
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Smithsonian Digitization

Smithsonian Explorer X 3D

Explore some of the Smithsonian’s most treasured objects and become creators as well.
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The Smithsonian offers many opportunities for learning in the classroom and at home. Teachers, parents, and students can follow their interests and learn together.

A wealth of digital tools support inquiry-based learning and active engagement to spark creativity and curiosity. The Smithsonian Learning Lab allows you to create personal collections and individualized educational experiences. The digital Game Center of the Smithsonian Science Education Center offers fun experiences for the young STEM learner. Smithsonian's History Explorer offers hundreds of free, innovative resources for learning about American history. This very website allows for exploration of our nation's rich treasures, science, and shared history. Stay in touch with the quarterly Smithsonian Education News.

Whether you are a teacher, parent, or community member, we hope you will join us to increase and diffuse knowledge.

Learning Lab

Discover more than a million resources and create personal collections and educational experiences with the Center for Learning and Digital Access.

Smithsonian Science Education Center

Transforming the learning and teaching of science for all students in the United States and throughout the world.

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center

A model early childhood program that places children at the center of every experience.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Hands-on and inquiry-based learning for grades K-12 and teacher professional development.

National Museum of American History

History Explorer brings hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history.

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

Multimedia and print materials for classroom and home use related to invention and innovation, from the National Museum of American History.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Programs and resources designed to ignite critical thinking skills and creativity, to generate self-pride, and inspire life-long learning for diverse audiences.

National Air and Space Museum

Information on educational activities as well as resources provided for classroom learning.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Extensive and award-winning online resources, local and national programs, and professional development for teachers.

National Museum of African Art

Teacher workshops, videos for loan, and online curriculum you can use in your classroom.

National Portrait Gallery

Be inspired to use portraiture in your classroom. No matter what subject you teach—social studies, English, or visual arts— involve your students in creative and innovative ways.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Find and create design-focused lesson plans, talk to educators from around the country, and more, from the Educator Resource Center.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Monthly professional development workshops, onsite ARTLAB+, online collection.

Freer | Sackler Museums of Asian Art

Educational resources and events on Asian art and culture, as well as American art at the turn of the twentieth century.

National Postal Museum

Field trips, classroom resources, professional development, and online resources.

National Museum of Natural History

Field trips, classroom resources, professional development, and online resources.

National Zoo

Educational programming for people of all ages. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional training are offered through the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation.