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This thirty-page publication suggests many ways to make a museum visit an enjoyable learning experience for the whole family. It includes tips for engaging the interest of children; activities to complete before, during, and after the visit; and a section on family involvement in school field trips.

The ideas apply to historic sites, zoos, planetariums, and nature centers as well as museums.

Download "Museums and Learning: A Guide for Family Visits" (PDF).

Museums and Learning: A Guide for Family Visits

Museums and Learning: A Guide for Family Visits is produced by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. This publication may be duplicated for educational purposes.

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