Need local resources to complement your science curricula? Why not check out your local museum, zoo, or nature center? A class visit to an informal science center can do wonders to broaden students’ horizons while challenging creative thinking. And you’ll be surprised to learn how many wonderful, hands-on, inquiry- and standards-based programs these centers have developed with science teachers in mind. This article outlines the wealth of resources that are available for teachers, including professional development opportunities.