Homeschool Central
Welcome, homeschoolers far and wide! Check out our selection of events, lessons, and programs best for you.
Welcome, homeschoolers far and wide! For your convenience, we've listed some of the many resources and opportunities that might be of most interest to those learning science at home, or those using the Academy as their science classroom.
Visiting the Academy
We invite your family to visit the Academy again and again, at your own pace.
Homeschooling families can visit the museum throughout the year, on your schedule:
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Check out a Family Membership pass at your local library through Discover & Go.
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Any day of the year, present your EBT, WIC, or Medical card at the Academy ticket window to purchase up to four $3 tickets.
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Become a Member at the level perfect for your family.
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You may also pay-as-you-go with our Annual Membership Subscription.
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Buy ahead and save on admission tickets!
Distance Learning
We invite homeschoolers to participate in our free Distance Learning programs! Waddle like a penguin, ask questions of a coral reef diver, or make detailed observations of mammal skulls. Homeschoolers can connect from anywhere over the internet to interact with Academy educators and experts.
Science @ Home
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments.
There are 15+ bundles available, entirely for free!
Science Notebook Corner
Sample our easy-to-implement strategies and lessons to bring science notebooking into your classroom or home!
Learn how science notebooks can help your students plan and carry out hands-on investigations, reflect on content learned, and so much more.
Online Courses
Created by Academy educators and scientists, the following are excellent resources for educators interested in improving their own science content knowledge, or students old enough to jump in on their own.
