Family Programs

Whether it's camp, field trips, birthday parties, or more, sign-up for enjoyable and memorable programs for families and children. You can also participate in family-friendly festivals and museum activities.

blowing out the candles at an Academy birthday party

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child's birthday with dinosaurs, butterflies, hands-on activities, and personalized attention from our staff. » More

girl and man look at a fossil shark tooth during a field trip

Family Field Trips and Workshops

Family workshops and field trips feature hands-on experiences with nature whether it's shell collecting, identifying wildlife or hunting for fossils. » More

Joe on the Go and Academy educator pose next to a seal on the Galapagos

Joe on the Go

Take one of natural history’s most important figures with you as you travel, take a photo, and share it with us on Facebook, Flickr, or Twitter. » More

family bedding down next to the Polar Bear Diorama

Safari Overnights

Enjoy interactive activities, meet live animals, and sleep next to lions, bears or dinosaurs during our Safari Overnights. » More

three campers working on a project

Spring Break Academy Explorers Camp

Spring-break Academy Explorers Camp invites campers to learn about natural science in a safe, fun, and  engaging way. » More

summer campers hunting for insects

Academy Explorers Summer Camp

Real science is real fun all summer long with Academy Explorers Summer Camp. » More

tiny tot exploreres checking out a lion skull

Tiny Tot Explorers

Younger children (ages 3–4) and their favorite adults can join us in exploring nature through games, crafts, songs, and museum explorations. » More

Young museum visitors look as specimens during a bicentennial event

Weekends

Create crafts, engage in special activities, examine museum specimens, and meet live animals on selected weekends and holidays. » More

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Make a difference, browse our programs, and get involved with the natural world.