Science Museums

Visit neat science museums without leaving your chair.

Resources in this category:

Animals, Zoos and Aquariums
http://www.northvalley.net/kids/zoos.shtml

Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo and lots of other zoos and aquariums to learn all about different kinds of animals.

California Academy of Sciences Kids Page
http://www.calacademy.org/research/library/biodiv/kids_page/...

"Explore your world" on this interactive site. Play a match game with African safari animals, guess what time periods different organisms lived in, help African frogs find their homes, guess facts about sharks and stingrays, and learn about California wildlife.

Chicago Children's Museum
http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org/

Learn about the museum's exhibits and activities plus have fun with online activities like building a bug, solving a puzzle, coloring a picture, or playing a song.

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/catalog/home.asp

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this is the world's largest children's museum. You can actually experience parts of the "real" museum and try out some activities online.

Exploratorium Science Snacks
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/

Contains 107 small experiements that can be performed at home. Material lists, instructions, science history and explanations included. Experiements range from Anti-Gravity to Tornados. Although designed for 6th-9th graders, all ages can participate.

Field Museum of Natural History
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

The Field Museum of Natural History is a wonderful site for kids, parents, and teachers. It has lots of pictures, information and activities. Don't miss the "Life Over Time" exhibit!

Franklin Institute Science Museum
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/welcome.html

Take a tour through the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Explore the human heart and learn how your heart works and how you can keep it healthy. Or, explore the museum's Science Learning Network and many other exhibits.

Fun Science Gallery
http://www.funsci.com/texts/index_en.htm

Learn all about scientific instruments.

Museum of Unnatural Mystery
http://www.unmuseum.org/unmain.htm

This on-line museum explores the "fringe edges of sciences". Look for information on science oddities such as UFO's or ask the curator your weird science questions.

National Air and Space Musuem
http://www.nasm.si.edu/

"The National Air and Space Museum houses the national collection of artifacts relating to the development of aviation and space flight." This collection includes "exhibits on topics as varied as early flight, military aviation, exploring space, and terrestrial remote sensing." Explore the history of aviation, visit online special exhibits such as the "Star Wars the Magic of Myth" exhibit, access data from remote sensors, and link to other related resources.

National Inventors Hall of Fame
http://www.invent.org/

Discover the inventor in you. This site offers cool exhibits and activities featuring stuff about inventions and inventors. It gives great links to other invention sites, such as the African-American Inventors site and other hands-on museums.

National Zoological Park Home Page
http://natzoo.si.edu/

Check out the National Zoo online - it's the next best thing to being there! Look at pictures of animals or plan a trip to the zoo. Learn about the research going on and find links to lots of other animal sites, too.

Natural History Museum Kids Only Page
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/

The Natural History Museum in London has a website just for kids! It includes highlights of the museum, a naturecam, and a "fun 'n games" section where you can learn about volcanoes and find out "What Dinosaur Are You"?

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
http://www.omsi.edu/

"Bone up on bones." "Explore the marvel of the skeletal system!" Learn how to make flubber and lots of other activities at this site.

Questacon for Kids
http://www.questacon.edu.au/kids.asp

Questacon is Australia's National Science & Technology Centre in Canberra, Australia. Their kids' site has lots of interactive features, like the Fun Zone, which includes online science exhibits, puzzles, and experiments to try at home. The site also has sections for teachers and teens.

Royal Tyrrell Museum Tour
http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/

Take a tour through the dinosaur and fossil exhibits of this museum in Alberta, Canada. The exhibit continues through the Ice Age and into the age of mammals. There's lots of photographs of real dinosaur skeletons and fossils. Make sure you visit the T-Rex!

Science Learning Network
http://www.sln.org/

Fun science activities and facts. Meet "The Atoms Family," learn "The Science of Cycling," or find out about windmills and whirligigs.

Sea World Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
http://www.seaworld.org

This site has lots of fast and fun facts about animals of all kinds. You will also find detailed animal information, animal quizzes, pictures of animals and a whole lot more. You can even ask questions about animals.

Show Me UK
http://www.show.me.uk/

This site will show you the "cool, crazy, fun, scary and wild stuff" from museums in the United Kingdom. Visit online exhibits for everything from bones to Viking artifacts to famous paintings. There are games and fun activities. Definitely check this out!

Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
http://www.mnh.si.edu/

Take a virtual tour of this museum, discover things from Anthropology to Zoology, learn about their exhibits, and even explore a few online exhibits.

The Tech Museum of Innovation
http://www.thetech.org/

This museum site is full of exhibits and hands-on activities just for you! The site has exhibits on computers, satellites, and other things to teach you about technology. Explore HyperTech to find out all you need to know about earthquakes, DNA, robotics, lasers, and more.

The Thinking Fountain
http://www.thinkingfountain.org/nav/thinkingfountain.html

Perform cool science experiments! Learn how to make your own paper, build a spaghetti structure, grow mold on bread (yuck), create a *square* bubble--and lots more!