The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution. Find out more here.
Activities from California African American Museum
Founded in 1977, the California African American Museum has a long and rich history. The first African American museum of art, history, and culture fully supported by a state, CAAM was the direct result of a sustained, multiyear campaign of activism undertaken by visionary founders and community members. Its creation was an early and tangible recognition by the State of California of the critically important role African Americans have played in the American West’s cultural, economic, and political development. Find out more here.
San Diego Zoo Kids
Students can check out cool spaces or watch animal cameras and be delighted. Find out more here.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids is free and chock-full of fun videos, games, and information about animals and nature. While it doesn’t fulfill any lessons or curriculum requirements or come with worksheets, it is the type of entertainment that is legitimately informative. Find out more here.
American Museum of Natural History
Enjoy exhibits and online offerings, from materials for families and teachers to virtual field trips and tours, videos, games, digital backgrounds, and more. Please find out more by clicking here.
Latino Art Museum Women’s History Exhibition Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Latino Art Museum’s 16th annual Women’s History exhibition here.
Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari
The Cincinnati Zoo is is broadcasting a “home Safari” with a different animal every weekday. You can catch the safaris live on Facebook at 3 p.m. Eastern or watch back episodes on the zoo’s website. (Thank You Wired Women for sharing this)