Families can experience the Museum’s spirit of discovery and exploration at home by virtually accessing a wide range of activities covering science, art, engineering, storytelling, music, and more.
Play & Learning Activities Library
View our growing archive of play and learning activities that you can enjoy from home covering subjects such as science, art, technology, and more!
Beyond the Chalkboard
Beyond the Chalkboard offers hundreds of activities to teach in your afterschool. It is the work of a host of staff from Boston Children’s Museum, with additional contributions from educators from a number of organizations, as well as invaluable input from teachers in afterschools across Boston and Massachusetts.
Japanese House Website
Learn about the history of the Japanese House exhibit at the Museum. The Japanese House, also called Kyo no Machiya, is a well-preserved traditional urban house from Kyoto, Japan and was given as a gift to Boston Children’s Museum.
Online Games
Follow along with Gaby as she takes you on a fascinating tour of the over 100-year-old Collection at Boston Children’s Museum and shares fun facts about the practice of maintaining a collection.