DMNS Science,
Live in Your Classroom
Connect your students with real DMNS educators without leaving your building. Tune into a free live broadcast, or book a structured virtual session led by a DMNS educator — no travel required, no barriers to access.
Virtual Science Academy connects your classroom to a professional Museum educator for a live, two-way class. All you need is a computer, webcam and internet connection — students can gather together in the room or log in from home. Programs are hands-on and interactive, with real dissections, experiments and discussion guided in real time.
Sessions run year-round, Monday through Friday, and are open to classrooms anywhere in the country or around the world. Every program comes with student journals in English and Spanish, and a bilingual Museum educator is available on request.
Choose Your VSA Program
Virtual Heart
Grades 3–5 & 6–8
Students guide the dissection of a real sheep heart while exploring the cardiovascular system through hands-on experiments and discussion.
45 min
Virtual Lung
Grades 3–5 & 6–8
Students explore lung anatomy and the respiratory system through a live sheep lung dissection, experiments and observation.
45 min
New Me: Puberty
Grades 5–6
A respectful, co-ed conversation on the physical, emotional and chemical changes of puberty, led by a Museum educator. Includes a guardian letter home.
60 minPricing
$140 for your first class of the day, $120 for each additional class booked the same day. Schedule back-to-back sessions across a grade level to save.
How It Works
21+ Days Out
Book Your Program
Reserve at least 21 days ahead. You'll get an automatic confirmation email right away — double-check the date, time and number of sessions.
3 Weeks Out
Prep Your Materials
Download and print each student's journal (English or Spanish) at least three weeks out so every desk has a copy.
2 Weeks Out
Test & Connect
About two weeks before your class, watch for a Zoom link from our Guest Services team. New to Zoom? Test your setup anytime at zoom.us/test.
Day Of
Join Your Class
Connect 15 minutes early for an audio/video check, then settle in for 45–60 minutes of live science with your Museum educator. Keep a classroom teacher in the room to help moderate.
What You'll Need
Hardware
A computer, tablet or interactive board with a webcam, plus a projector or screen large enough for the whole class
Internet
Stable internet connection and Zoom (test in advance at zoom.us/test)
Journals
Printed student journals, downloaded ahead of time
Teacher
A classroom teacher present to help moderate
When will I get my confirmation email?
Right after you book. Double-check that it lists the correct program, date, time and number of sessions, and reach out right away if anything looks off.
When do I receive my Zoom link, and do I need to test my connection?
About two weeks before your program, our Guest Services team emails a unique Zoom link — check your spam folder if it doesn't arrive. New to Zoom? Test your camera, mic and connection anytime at zoom.us/test.
How early should we log on the day of our program?
Connect 15 minutes before your scheduled start time so your educator can run an audio and video check with your class.
How long do classes run?
Most virtual programs run 45–60 minutes
Do I need a teacher in the room during the program?
Yes. A classroom teacher should stay in the room throughout to call on students and help moderate.
What happens if we run into technical issues?
Our technology team supports DMNS-side equipment; loop in your school's IT department for issues on your end. Delays caused by technology may result in rescheduling.