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# For Lifelong Learners

The Smithsonian Institution offers a diverse and enriching array of opportunities for lifelong learners. In-person offerings include exploring exhibitions, attending lectures, and engaging in hands-on workshops that span art, science, history, and culture. Online offerings provide access to a wealth of digital collections, educational materials, and virtual tours, making it an accessible and valuable resources for any stage of life. Whether you're interested in history, science, art, or culture, the Smithsonian has something to offer every curious mind!

Online and In-person Learning
Join the Smithsonian Associates—the largest museum-based education program in the world—for vibrant educational and cultural programming.

Smithsonian Events Calendar
Online and in-person talks, tours, films, lectures, performances, workshops, and more from the Smithsonian's museums and Zoo.

Smithsonian EdX Courses
Free online courses on a variety of subjects. Explore the history of America through key objects. Teach critical thinking with Artful Thinking routines. Learn about the impact of superheroes on pop culture.

Explore Smithsonian
Chart your own learning journey. Explore interesting online resources on topics from art to zoology. Browse our digitized collections, 3D digital models, podcasts, blogs, and more.

Travel with the Smithsonian
When you join our community of curious travelers with our experts, you will engage with the world through the Smithsonian lens, enjoying a memorable, immersive, and transformative experience.

Smithsonian Magazine
*Smithsonian* magazine places a Smithsonian lens on the world, looking at the topics and subject matters researched, studied, and exhibited by the Smithsonian—science, history, art, popular culture, and innovation.

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       Smithsonian  Sidedoor
From dinosaur bones to talking dolls, the Smithsonian's flagship podcast sneaks you behind the scenes of the collection.

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