The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation engages, educates, and empowers the public to participate in technological, economic, and social change through scholarly research, fellowships, exhibits and public programs. Stop by our table to meet the education team and learn about our library of digital resources for invention-based learning, including the newest installation in Inspiring STEM Pathways. Visitors will receive information and links to Spark!Lab's TinkerCad modules, Roblox activities, Scratch interactives, and field trip resources for groups visiting Spark!Lab at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Stop by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum table to learn about our education programs. Our team will be highlighting On Air, a new aerospace educational video series for students in grades 5-8. This collection of short videos takes students behind the scenes at the National Air and Space Museum to explore fascinating stories in aviation and space history. Come meet our team and discover how On Air can bring aerospace education to life in your classroom.

Stop by the education table for the National Museum of Asian Art to discover free resources designed for PreK–12 educators. Learn about our on-site and virtual field trips that connect students with Asian art, history, and cultures through inquiry and creative engagement. Meet members of the education team, pick up classroom-ready teaching posters, and gather information to help plan your next museum visit. Visitors can also take home free swag—including fans and tote bags—while supplies last. Whether you’re planning a field trip or looking for new classroom materials, we’d love to connect and share ideas for bringing Asian art into your teaching.

The National Museum of the American's Native Knowledge 360° National Education Initiative works to transform teaching and learning about Native Americans in K-12 classrooms. We provide classroom-ready lessons and teacher training that incorporate Indigenous narratives and comprehensive histories. Visitors will receive a teaching poster called Native Women Leading the Way: From Revolution to the Future and information and links to the new Artist Spotlight resources and other education opportunities designed to build confidence and empower teachers to use Native Knowledge 360° with their students.

Stop by the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) table to explore interactive learning programs, literary resources, and children's books that bring the rich history and culture of U.S. Latinos into your classroom. Our publications promote first-voice cultural storytelling and connect audiences to our exhibitions and collections, creating transformative moments for learners of all ages. Chat with NMAL educators to discover bilingual (English/Spanish) resources you can integrate into your classroom to support diverse learners, foster curiosity, and encourage reading and conversation among students and families.

Did you know that just steps away from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is a historic building featuring not one, but two museums—the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum? Meet dynamic educators from both of these museums who will share interdisciplinary teaching resources inspired by the iconic artworks and historical objects in their collections, with connections to art, history, and biography. Plus, learn about engaging and immersive distance learning opportunities that can bring these museums straight to your classroom! From those that have shaped our nation to the art that defines our culture, find new ways to make your curriculum come alive.

For over 60 years, Smithsonian Associates—the world’s largest museum-based education program—has produced innovative, engaging learning experiences that bring the Smithsonian to life. Inspired by the Smithsonian’s research, collections, and exhibitions, nearly 1,000 livestreamed and in-person programs spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages each year. Visit our table to meet with our creative team and discover the opportunities for you and your classes to engage with our Youth and Family programs including Discovery Theater, Smithsonian Sleepovers and Smithsonian Summer Camp.

Stop by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) table to learn about Smithsonian STARS, a nationwide educational initiative that expands access to astronomy education for rural schools through telescopes, educator support, and standards-aligned lesson plans. We believe the sky belongs to everyone, geography shouldn't limit access to high-quality STEM learning. Chat with our team to explore the core elements of the program, preview observation projects and classroom activities, and learn about SAO's broader educational resources for all classrooms.

Stop by our table to learn how the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) empowers the youngest learners, ages 0 to 5, to find their voice and stand up to injustices in the world around them. Chat with SEEC educators to discover how they combine museum collections, developmentally appropriate teaching techniques, and self-advocacy practices to nurture classroom environments where every child knows their voice matters and begins to understand the power of civic engagement.

Have you ever visited a Smithsonian Garden? If you’ve visited a Smithsonian Museum along the National Mall, the answer is yes! Our new campus-wide exhibition, Growing Tomorrow explores the ways gardens bring people and plants together. Stop by our table to discover interdisciplinary resources for teaching with gardens and imagine a more perfect union that includes the natural world around us.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute save species through innovative research, excellence in animal care, and teaching and inspiring future generations of conservationists. Stop by our table to meet the education team and learn more about how you can bring the Zoo into your classroom though our innovative free virtual programs. Visitors will also receive information on our nature play programs, field trip activities, and resources you can use in your classroom.

Have a question about the Smithsonian, but not sure where to start? Stop by the Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education’s table to learn about the latest Smithsonian education resources and programming. With a legacy as one of the nation's most trusted learning institutions since 1846, the Smithsonian sits at the intersection of science, art, history, and culture. Our educators and digital platforms draw on the world's largest museum and research complex to support pre-K–12 students and teachers everywhere, free of charge. Come explore how the Smithsonian Education community is working to reach every classroom in the country and inspire learners to imagine, wonder, and discover.

Smithsonian Science Education Center’s exhibitor booth will present hands-on education resources that reflect our mission to transform K–12 education through science. The booth will highlight SSEC’s inquiry-based STEM curriculum, digital learning tools, interactive resources, professional development opportunities, and support high-quality science education for all learners. Visitors might explore examples of SSEC’s classroom modules, STEM games, and sustainability-focused learning materials—each demonstrating the Center’s commitment to equitable, research-based science education and global collaboration. Informational displays would also share SSEC’s professional development programs and initiatives that connect educators and students with the science, history, and research of the Smithsonian Institution.

Stop by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) table to explore hands-on tools, replicas, and artifacts that bring tropical biodiversity to life. Our team will showcase STEAM resources designed to spark curiosity and deepen appreciation for tropical nature in both classroom and informal learning settings. Pick up bilingual (English/Spanish) digital resources including videos, games, and interactive online activities for students in grades 3–8, all colorful, engaging, and ready to use with your students right away.