Museum Calendar
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
Learn about the diverse many-legged animals that often visit gardens in Alaska, both the beneficial pollinators and predators, from Curator of Insects Derek Sikes.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. February's theme is DNA!

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Stop by the Creativity Lab for hands-on activities and a themed scavenger hunt. Discover science, history, culture, and art through investigations and crafts. February's theme is DNA!

UA Giving Day website
Support the UA Museum of the North during UA's Giving Day 2023! Spine Care Specialists of Alaska will make a $2,000 gift to Museum Education and Public Programs once 10 donors give to the museum during Giving Day.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Explore the science and stories behind the aurora, watch a science demonstration, and make art inspired by the northern skies. For ages 13-18.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Discover the building blocks of life! Meet museum researchers, explore how scientists use DNA, build a DNA model, try a scavenger hunt, and more.

Collections Gallery
Explore the past, present, and future of the flora of the North through the eyes and adventures of UAMN Herbarium (ALA) researchers.

See the only suspended bowhead whale skeleton in the Americas, now on display in the museum lobby.

Take a walk around the exterior of the UA Museum of the North to experience historical artifacts, scientific specimens, and larger-than-life artwork. Use your phone's GPS to navigate from stop to stop, or view and listen from anywhere in the world. Download the UAMN Mobile App and Audio Guide.

UA Museum of the North
Explore artwork and history outside on the museum grounds.

Museum Auditorium
Enjoy a movie in the museum auditorium! Movie offerings change on a regular basis. Additional charge applies.

UA Museum of the North website
Create and discover with your family! Explore our archive of over 150 hands-on activities for all ages, designed to do at home.