April museum virtual programs focus on wings

April 2, 2021

UAMN photo by Theresa Bakker. Ben Eielson's Curtiss JN-4D “Jenny” airplane on display at the Fairbanks International Airport.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North is focusing on wings during virtual family programs in April.

Virtual Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. Activities will be posted on April 9 and will remain available at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on April 17. Registered participants will receive an activity supplies packet and will meet with a museum educator via Zoom from 3-4 p.m. Register in advance at bit.ly/uamnhandson. At-home activities will also be available online starting on April 17.

Virtual Family Day: Wings will be held on April 24. From butterflies and birds to bats and airplanes, explore the science and art of wings. Hands-on activities for all ages, along with videos, will be posted at bit.ly/uamnfamilydays.

For more information about museum events, visit www.uaf.edu/museum or call 474-7505.

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