Online experiments and activities

Fun and engaging activities and experiments for kids to try at home.

Join the AM team and some special guests as they share easy, step-by-step video learning resources inspired by the exhibitions and themes of the AM.

Using simple materials found around the house, kids are invited to explore a range of subjects – from climate change and sustainability to animals and scientific illustration.

Recommended for kids aged 8+. Some activities require adult supervision and assistance.

Activities to watch, make and play

Palaeo-art workshop: Bringing Dinosaurs to Life

How to draw a Stegosaurus

Learn to draw a Stegosaurus and bring your dinosaur to life with these easy tips and tricks.

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spraying leaf curl spider in Web2spider workshop spraying a leaf curl spider web

How to identify a spider from its web

Learn an easy way to identify spider species with Arachnologist Dr Helen Smith.

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How to make a Jurassic terrarium

Make your own living terrarium and dinosaur habitat at home.

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How to build a wind turbine

Make your own wind turbine at home and discover the science behind wind power.

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How to make a pop top volcano

Recreate a volcano eruption at home with this experiment.

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How to build an insect hotel

Find out what insects live in your garden through this easy activity using recycled materials.

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How to test the pH of water

Use this at-home experiment to investigate climate change impacts.

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How to fold an origami jumping frog

Learn origami and how to make a frog that really jumps.

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Australian dinosaurs colouring activity

Bring these Aussie dinosaurs to life with this free at-home colouring pack.

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Learning resources & factsheets

Dinosaurs and their relatives

Discover the Mesozoic era of the dinosaurs! Dinosaurs are classified as a group of reptiles, although some of their features are found in mammals and birds living today.

The Mesozoic era
Dinosaur factsheets
Australian dinosaurs

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Learn about climate change at home

Watch a series of videos that discuss the causes and impacts of, and solutions to climate change, from the perspectives of different professionals and community members.

Primary school
Secondary school

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Research thousands of animal factsheets!

Discover the astonishing variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, marine life and more in the Australian Museum collections.

Invertebrates
Vertebrates
Extinct animals

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Science of life

Learn about biodiversity, the scientific study of life and organisms, and the story of human evolution.

Stages of Decomposition
The Human story
Virtual Autopsy

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Bugwise

Bugwise brings the world of invertebrates to your students, engaging them in real science in local environments. Find out what insects and spiders you are sharing your backyard with and why they are vitally important to a healthy planet.

Learning factsheets

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