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
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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. September's theme is Pollinators!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creativity Lab
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. September's theme is Pollinators!
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
University of Alaska Campus
Explore the UAF campus this summer! The summer shuttle stops at the Wood Center, UA Museum of the North, Georgeson Botanical Garden, and the Robert G. White Large Animal Station. This service is free.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Meet author and historian Jane Haigh! Haigh will be signing copies of her books, including "Children of the Gold Rush".
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Meet Alaskan author Debbie Miller! Miller will be signing copies of her newest book "Glaciers Are Alive" and other select titles.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
UA Museum of the North
Join artist Jonathan VanDyke for a rare opportunity to closely observe collection objects. Each participant will view and honor one of these objects, utilizing techniques that build mindfulness. The program offers participants a one-of-a-kind chance to meditate upon a collection object in great depth.
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. May's theme is Flowers!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Explore the fascinating world of feathers! Discover how feathers help birds adapt to their environments, investigate how people use feathers, create feather artwork, try an I Spy hunt, and more.
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. April's theme is Feathers!