Bring the museum home with storytime videos and downloadable activity sheets. Each resource pairs a children's book celebrating African American history and culture with hands-on activities for the whole family. Use these materials to prepare for your visit to the Lewis, extend the learning after your trip, or enjoy at home anytime.
Dream Builder
Philip Freelon was one of the architects and designers of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Mr. Freelon also designed the National Museum of African American History and Culture along with many other important buildings. Download this STEAM worksheet for activities for the entire family.
Max and the Tag-Along Moon
Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with this family activity sheet. Combine art-making and science with these activities inspired by Max and the Tag-Along Moon.
By and By
Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with this family activity sheet. Combine art-making and science with these activities inspired by Max and the Tag-Along Moon.
Sunday Shopping
Celebrate imagination and creativity with family activities inspired by Sunday Shopping by Sally Derby, with illustrations by Shadra Strickland.
Callaloo: The Trickster and the Magic Quilt
Take a whimsical ride to Sankofaland with these family activities inspired by Callaloo: The Trickster and the Magic Quilt by Marjuan Canady.
Overground Railroad
Experience the Great Migration through the eyes of a child in Overground Railroad by Lesa Cline-Ransome.
Dave the Potter
Enjoy this family activity sheet inspired by Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave by Laban Carrick Hill and illustrations by Bryan Collier.
Don't Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table
Celebrate food and family with this family activity sheet inspired by Don't Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table by author and illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton.
Who Got Game? Baseball
Celebrate the players of the Negro Baseball League in Newbery Honor author Derek Barnes' Who Got Game? Baseball: Amazing But True Stories.
Bedtime for Sweet Creatures
Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with this family activity sheet. Combine art-making and science with these activities inspired by Max and the Tag-Along Moon.
Freedom Soup
Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month by learning about freedom soup and discovering what "freedom" means to you.
Freedom Bird
Celebrate Juneteenth with this story reading and fun family activities.