Bringing the history and science of learning to life on-screen
The Digital Museum of Learning is a free, online museum designed for children and educators. Our work combines current research with global perspectives to tell powerful stories about how children learn.
Our mission is to bring the history and science of learning to life on-screen, helping educators and children around the world discover better ways to learn and thrive.
A digital museum for children and educators
Discover what works in education – across diverse cultures and contexts.
Our interactive stories are designed for children ages 7–12 and for educators looking to enhance their lessons. We use science communication and visual storytelling to create engaging learning experiences that are easy to understand and fun to explore.
Each story invites active exploration through striking images, games, puzzles, videos, sounds, artworks, and 3D objects from museums and research projects around the world. Together, these elements create a multimedia learning experience that sparks curiosity while offering scientific insights and cultural perspectives to support children’s learning.
Each story unfolds in three sections
EXPLORE
Begin with a playful, interactive experience designed to spark curiosity and prompt questions.
EXPLAIN
Discover bite-sized scientific insights and cultural perspectives that encourage thoughtful discussion.
ENGAGE
Wrap up with quizzes, worksheets, and age-appropriate teaching resources.
Teacher Zone
Sign up for free and create learning journeys that inspire curiosity and support your teaching goals.
Customize with ease
Add your own questions and materials to stories, and choose the content and quizzes that best fit your lessons.
Monitor student progress
Use the dashboard to track how your students are doing, what questions they’re asking, and where they may need extra support.
Share effortlessly
Distribute your learning paths via link or QR code– no student login required.
Whether you’re teaching in person or online, our platform supports your classroom with ready-to-use digital tools.
Our Vision
The Digital Museum of Learning is an initiative of the Jacobs Foundation.
We are committed to improving education and child development around the world. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through joyful, evidence-based learning.
We support the Foundation’s mission by translating research into accessible resources for educators and children worldwide.
By sharing what works best for children’s learning, we empower them to explore, apply, and share effective teaching and learning practices.
Our story
We launched the platform in June 2023 and developed our first two exhibitions in partnership with museums, exploring the cultural history of education through nature and textiles.
In 2025, we partnered with BOLD – a global platform for scientific knowledge – and have since collaborated to integrate the latest research on how children learn into our stories.
Together, we bring cutting-edge insights and global perspectives on learning to enrich your classroom.
Join us
Whether you want to share feedback, contribute your scientific insights, or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!