Education at AMNH

Welcome to Education at AMNH

Explore our programs, events, and online resources.

Adventures in Science

Multi-day and weeklong science immersions for children in Pre-K through 8th grade.

Seminars on Science

Six-week online graduate science courses for educators, offered year round.

OLogy

Check out the Museum's free website for curious kids of all ages.

Beyond Planet Earth

Find out about the future of space exploration in our solar system and beyond.

IMAX: Born to be Wild

Meet orphaned orangutans and elephants and the people who rescue and raise them.

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors

Back by popular demand, explore the colorful and richly diverse world of frogs.

Butterfly Conservatory

Dazzling colors and patterns from Central and South America alive in winter.

Journey to the Stars

Explore the depths of the universe and experience the life and death of stars.

Newsletter for Educators

Stay connected with the Museum's monthly email for educators.

The Education Department creates learning opportunities for learners of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors, at the Museum, at home, in school, and in the community.

Teachers and students can take advantage of the exciting programs and offerings throughout the year. Plan your visit to the Museum. Volunteer in the exhibition halls. Parents can explore resources at home and in the community. MORE »

Teachers

The Museum offers extensive professional development opportunities. more »

Educator Evenings Meet the curator, explore the newest exhibition, and gain relevant resources.

Workshops Day, evening, and weekend programs designed to support in-school curriculum goals in science and social studies.

School Groups

The Museum offers engaging programs for school groups and classes. more »

Special Exhibitions Featured exhibits at the Museum for limited periods of time.

IMAX Films Experience larger-than-life films in a state-of-the-art theater.

Volunteers

The Museum offers a variety of rich and exciting opportunities for volunteers. more »

Volunteers Engage with children through hands-on learning and educational dialog.

Guided Field Trip Explorations Get a free 45 minute guided tour in one of the exhibit halls. Look for the interactive stations!

Students

The Museum offers a variety of programs and resources for students. more »

Science Alliance Middle School program where students design and conduct investigations and learn about careers in different scientific fields.

Science Research Mentoring In-depth scientific research training for high school students.

Parents

The Museum offers many on-site programs and online resources for your family. more »

Discovery Room An interactive space to explore the Museum's wonders.

Richard Gilder Graduate School

The Gilder School, established in 2006, is the degree-granting arm of the Museum. more »

PhD in Comparative Biology Fellowship opportunities to graduate students at collaborating institutions.

MAT Program

The Museum offers a 15-month Master of Arts in Teaching program with school and museum residencies. more »

Master of Arts in Teaching Preparation for the New York State Teaching Certification in Earth Science.

Special Thanks

The American Museum of Natural History gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, foundations, corporations, and public funders for their support of the Education Department and its programs. more »