American Museum of Natural History - Education Programs

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The American Museum of Natural History runs hands-on science and STEM programs for kids alongside its main exhibits. Programs include weekend Discovery Squad classes for ages 5-12, summer camps, after-school clubs, and family workshops. Topics rotate across paleontology, astronomy at the Hayden Planetarium, marine biology, and earth sciences. The museum's scale means kids can transition from a class to actual exhibit halls and reinforce what they just learned. Located on Central Park West at 79th Street. Free for NYC public school kids on certain weekends — check the website for current schedule. Membership offers reduced class rates.