Discover & Create Together
Discover science, history, culture, and art through hands-on investigations, crafts,
and games. Activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage multigenerational
collaboration. Come back every month to explore a new theme!
Programs included with admission.
Family membership gets you in for free all year long!
Family Programs Events
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
UA Museum of the North
Discover the beauty and science of ice. Explore art techniques for representing the diverse patterns and colors of ice. For ages 13-18.
UA Museum of the North
Fill your days with science fun! Get an activity guide with exploration ideas for at home and at the museum. Drop in to see movies and discover themed activities and explorations.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. March's theme is Moose!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Discover how cool ice can be! Meet researchers, investigate ice science, explore the role of ice in Alaska history and cultures, create ice-inspired art, and more.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
UA Museum of the North Auditorium
Join us in the museum auditorium for a public reading featuring authors and UAF alumni Sean Enfield, H Warren, and Zack Medlin. Part of the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Design and test a model ice box! Discover the science of freshwater ice, create your own ice-themed art, and explore the galleries with a scavenger hunt.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. February's theme is Ice!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Take a look behind the scenes at the museum! Tour labs and galleries. Enjoy hands-on activities. Meet staff and researchers.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Explore printmaking! Create prints for a community display in the museum, discover plant and animal communities, and try a gallery scavenger hunt.
