Homeschool Education

Online registration for the 2023-24 Homeschool Science & Engineering Academy is now available! Please scroll down for registration links. Please note that all sessions for ages 6-8 and 9-11 are now full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email us.

About VMNH Homeschool Education

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is dedicated to providing engaging science and engineering programming to homeschool students throughout the Commonwealth. Currently, the museum offers the Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy, a series of bi-monthly programs from September to May designed to supplement students' learning and knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based topics. Additionally, the museum will work with homeschool groups individually to design and provide programming relevant to students' needs.

Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy

From September through May, VMNH offers engaging science and engineering programs for homeschool students ages 6 to 18! Programs take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required 10 days prior to each program. The program fee is $7 per student. Please note that registration for ages 6-8 and 9-11 is currently closed due to all programs having reached full capacity. To be placed on the waiting list, please emails us.

2023-24 Homeschool Science and Engineering Academy Schedule

September 6, 2023
Paleontology

September 20, 2023
Geology/Earth Science

October 4, 2023
Archaeology

October 18, 2023
Dissections

November 1, 2023
Microbiology Day 1

November 15, 2023
Microbiology Day 2

December 6, 2023
Physical Science

December 20, 2023
Experiments

January 3, 2024
STEAM (Science & Technology Focus)

January 17, 2024
STEAM (Engineering, Art and Math Focus)

February 7, 2024
Water

February 21, 2024
Mammals

March 6, 2024
Agriculture

March 20, 2024
Hydroponics/Botany

April 3, 2024
Environmental Science/Human Impact

April 17, 2024
Reptiles

May 1, 2024
Entomology

May 15, 2024
Ornithology (Year End Certificates)