Looking for a great book about museums? Want to know what it’s like to walk on the Moon? Or need some tips on starting your own rock, stamp, or coin collection? Then check out Smithsonian IdeaLabs, where you can explore these subjects and more!
Test your knowledge of many subjects in the new game Digging for Answers. Play against friends or play against the clock.
Digging for Answers
Visit Smithsonian Kids to find lots of fast, fun, cool, scary, patriotic, and beautiful things from the Smithsonian and send free E-cards to your friends! Smithsonian Kids
Visit Walking on the Moon to journey back in time to experience the incredible Apollo 11 mission! Walking on the Moon
Visit Mr. President to learn the facts about each of our nation’s presidents. It’s agreat place for browsing, research, or homework help. Mr. President
Visit Kids Collecting and explore the riches of the Smithsonian’s collections, learn how to start your own collections, and see what kinds of things other kids collect. Amazing Collections
The Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond on exhibit in the National Museum of Natural History is the world's largest blue diamond. It is 45.52 carats and has 16 white diamonds around the pendant and 45 diamonds on the chain.