Hours

Wed-Sun, 10 AM - 6 PM. Admission sales close at 5 PM. CLOSED May 15th - May 22nd for maintenance. Summer hours start May 23rd.

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Location

We are located on the UAF Campus at 1962 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK

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Bus 142

Sep 24

In September 2020, the UA Museum of the North became the official repository for Bus 142 (aka "Stampede Trail Bus", "Magic Bus", or "Into the Wild Bus").

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An orange and black butterfly sits on a child's cupped hands.

Virtual Junior Curators: Wings

Saturday, April 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Website

Discover the amazing variety of wings in our world! Register in advance (children 6 and older) to receive activity supplies and to meet online with a museum educator. At-home activities are also freely available online.

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Bowhead Whale

COMING SOON

This spring, the museum is articulating and suspending a 43' Bowhead Whale skeleton from the lobby ceiling.

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Discover Big Things

Discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, diverse wildlife and Arctic dinosaurs. Explore 2,000 years of Alaska art. Learn about research by museum scientists. Original exhibits and breathtaking architecture.

UAMN Happenings

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A formidable scenario in Interior Alaska, a family of brown bear’s interloping a berry picking adventure. The inland brown bears are commonly called grizzlies and dine on plants, berries, carrion, fish, and mammals. Set of Birch Bark Containers Ca. 1960 Thomas Collection.

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