February museum programs explore big things

Two people look at a whale skeleton in the museum — UAF photo by JR Ancheta
Visitors admire a bowhead whale skeleton at the museum.

The University of �ֻ�ֱ�� Museum of the North is focusing on the theme of big things during family programs in February.

Self-Guided Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. From Feb. 7-13, families can participate in a museum hunt-and-find, pick up a free take-home activity (while supplies last), and explore hands-on activities shared online at .

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators. Participants will receive an activity supplies packet and can join an optional Zoom session with museum educators from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Register by Feb. 7 for the activity packet only or the packet and Zoom session at .

At Family Day: Big Things on Feb. 26, from noon to 4 p.m., visitors can discover big things at the museum, from mammoths to mountains. Add to an art wall, try a scavenger hunt in the galleries, pick up supplies for take-home activities and more.

Masks are required on campus. There is no admission fee for children 14 and under at Family Days, thanks to support from TOTE Maritime �ֻ�ֱ��.

For more information about museum events, visit the website at or call 907-474-7505.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, education and public programs manager, 907-474-6948, ua-museum@alaska.edu.