Smithsonian Learning Lab

Discover, Create, Share

At Smithsonian Affiliations, our mission is to share the Smithsonian’s vast resources with Americans in their own communities and inspire lifelong discovery for learners of all ages. One of the ways in which we reach our Affiliate communities is through Smithsonian Learning Lab workshops—both in-person and online.

For K-12 classrooms, afterschool programs, and everywhere learning takes place—formally and informally—the Smithsonian Learning Lab workshops connect local teachers with Affiliate resources as well as millions of multimedia resources in the Smithsonian collections.

See below for blogs from Smithsonian Learning Lab workshops in Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Lowell, Massachusetts.

Interested in hosting a virtual or in-person workshop? Contact us to learn more.

Affiliates engaging with Learning Lab:

Part 2: Using Collections to Think About Immigration with the Smithsonian Learning Lab

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Part 1: Using Collections to Think About Immigration with the Smithsonian Learning Lab

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About Learning Lab

The Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access created the Smithsonian Learning Lab to inspire the discovery and creative use of its rich digital materials—millions of images, recordings, and texts.

By encouraging users to create and share personalized collections of Smithsonian assets and user-generated resources, the Learning Lab aspires to build a global community of learners who are passionate about adding to and bringing to light new knowledge, ideas, and insight.