Smithsonian Learning Lab

Operated by the Smithsonian Institution, the platform provides access to millions of digital resources, including images, recordings, videos, texts, and interactive media sourced from Smithsonian museums and partner organisations. Registered users can search the collection, save items into personal collections, and add annotations, tags, quizzes, and discussion prompts to build customised learning materials.

The system supports the assembly of these resources into structured lessons or activities that can be assigned to students or shared publicly with other educators. The platform is aimed at teachers, students, and informal learners across primary, secondary, and higher education settings.

Features include collection-building tools, content discovery through subject and grade-level filters, and the ability to share materials via direct links or codes. Account types are available for teachers, students, and general users, with student accounts subject to additional privacy protections.

The Learning Lab also offers professional development resources, sample collections curated by Smithsonian staff, and integration with classroom workflows through downloadable and shareable formats.