Close Modal Activities for Young Learners Want to find exhibits and experiences perfect for young scientists? Look for this symbol around the Museum! Image Young learners can explore the Exhibit Halls and pretend to be an astronaut in the “Apollo Command Module”, compare their handprint to the footprint of a T. rex, create a ball run in the Engineering Design Workshop, meet some of the 120 live animals that call the Museum home, and much more!Don’t forget to check the Daily Schedule for scheduled programs like Live Animal Story Time and keep an eye out for pop-up activities in the Hall of Human Life, Yawkey Gallery Field Station, and Engineering Design Workshop.Here are some other fun, educational experiences for our youngest visitors!Dinosaurs: Modeling the Mesozoic (Blue Wing, Lower Level)Natural Mysteries (Blue Wing, Lower Level)Cotton-Top Tamarins in the Hall of Human Life (Green Wing, Level 2)Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River (Lobby, Lower Level)Recommended for ages 0-7. Location Entire Museum View Map Length Activities take on average 20 minutes to complete. Price Included with Exhibit Halls Admission Language English Location Entire Museum View Map Length Activities take on average 20 minutes to complete. Price Included with Exhibit Halls Admission Language English Young learners can explore the Exhibit Halls and pretend to be an astronaut in the “Apollo Command Module”, compare their handprint to the footprint of a T. rex, create a ball run in the Engineering Design Workshop, meet some of the 120 live animals that call the Museum home, and much more!Don’t forget to check the Daily Schedule for scheduled programs like Live Animal Story Time and keep an eye out for pop-up activities in the Hall of Human Life, Yawkey Gallery Field Station, and Engineering Design Workshop.Here are some other fun, educational experiences for our youngest visitors!Dinosaurs: Modeling the Mesozoic (Blue Wing, Lower Level)Natural Mysteries (Blue Wing, Lower Level)Cotton-Top Tamarins in the Hall of Human Life (Green Wing, Level 2)Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River (Lobby, Lower Level)Recommended for ages 0-7. Close Modal Download the Guide Children develop their science process skills while investigating the world around them. These skills lay a strong foundation for Science Technology Engineering and Math learning throughout their lives. Use this guide to find fun and developmentally appropriate ways to invite your young learner to practice these skills! Download the Guide Image
