For Kids & Families
Inspire the next generation of revolutionaries at home or at the Museum with plenty of hands-on activities and digital experiences for children and their families. At home, explore the Museum's Virtual Field Trip, color the Museum's collection, read archived excerpts of children's books about the American Revolution, make-at-home crafts, and more.
Family Programs are supported by a major grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Take a Virtual Field Trip
Beyond the Battlefield: A Virtual Field Trip
Take your family on a behind-the-scenes field trip of the Museum with host Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series of children’s historical fiction novels.
Plus, enhance your Virtual Field Trip with a downloadable classroom kit, scavenger hunt, and bingo boards.
The Beyond the Battlefield Virtual Field Trip is presented in partnership with Scholastic Inc.
Family-Friendly Resources
At Home Crafts & Activities
Coloring Book Pages
Virtual Readings and Books for Kids
First-Person Theatrical Performances
Living History Demonstrations
Digital Discovery Carts, Tours, and Case Studies
Virtual Museum Tour
Explore the Museum's immersive galleries from anywhere at any time through 360-degree panoramic images and audio tour, introduced by Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas.
Explore More as a Family!
History Explorers Club
Family Memberships
Get all General Museum Member benefits, including free general admission, access to Member-exclusive events, special Members-only discounts in the Museum Shop and Cross Keys Café, and more, for two adults and up to four children!
Family Programs are supported by a major grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
