Best Smithsonian Institution Apps & Games

Doorways into Open Access

Immersive AR/VR Experience

Free

Step into the Paris of "La Belle Epoque" with an immersive AR experience that transports you back to 1912, where you can explore artifacts from a bygone era. Download the app to unlock a virtual portal and discover treasures from the past in a stunning virtual space.

National Park Service

The official app of 420+ parks

Free

Explore 420 national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, amenity information, and essential trip planning tools. Accessible offline, inclusive features, and sharing options make it the ultimate National Park companion. Start your adventure now!

Deep Time Audio Description

Smithsonian Fossil Hall Tour

Free

This assistive technology app enables blind and low-vision users to explore the Smithsonian's Fossil Hall through a self-guided tour, discovering the connections between life and the Earth across 3.7 billion years. Download the app to plan your visit, follow along in the gallery, or read afterwards, and experience an accessible tour with features such as screen reader compatibility and zoomable text.

Smithsonian Megalodon

by Smithsonian Institution

Free

Explore a world under the sea and discover the mysteries of the ocean, from extinct species to ancient organisms that have adapted to deep-sea living. Immerse yourself in an underwater adventure and uncover the secrets of the deep.

Sunlight on the National Mall

by Smithsonian Institution

Free

Explore the movement of the sun over the Smithsonian Castle in different seasons, and observe its changing position in the sky with a 360° view of the National Mall. Use the provided data sheet to record your findings and learn about the sun's path throughout the day.

Pick Your Plate!

A Global Guide to Nutrition

Free

This interactive nutrition game lets users explore global cuisine while learning to build healthy meals that meet daily nutritional needs and stay within budget. By traveling to different countries, users can plan and customize meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while learning about international food guides and sustainable nutrition practices.

Fishes: Greater Caribbean

by Smithsonian Institution

Free

This identification guide helps users recognize and learn about the shore-fish fauna of the Caribbean and adjacent areas, featuring over 1,600 species and 8,200 images. With a user-friendly interface available in English and Spanish, the guide allows users to browse, search, and identify fish by various characteristics, and even record observations and create personalized lists.

Tami's Tower - Español

by Smithsonian Institution

Free

Help a monkey reach delicious fruit by building a tower, but beware of other animals that can make it fall. This educational game teaches basic engineering design principles for young learners.

Sugar Simulation

by Smithsonian Institution

Free

This interactive simulation demonstrates the process of sugar dissolving in water and the effects of water evaporation on particles. Explore how particles behave during these processes and learn about material properties in a engaging and interactive way.

Chandra 20 Years & Beyond

by Smithsonian Institution

Free

Explore stunning cosmic imagery from two decades of groundbreaking discoveries and glimpse into the universe's future. Discover wondrous objects, delve into different wavelengths, and share the marvels of the cosmos.