March museum programs explore Arctic science

March 1, 2016

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will offer hands-on programs about Arctic science in March to celebrate the 2016 Arctic Science Summit Week.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is hosting ASSW 2016, an international gathering of scientists, March 12-18.

The UA Museum of the North is offering hands-on programs about Arctic science in March to celebrate the 2016 Arctic Science Summit Week, March 12-18.

At “Family Day: Arctic Science” on Saturday, March 12, from noon to 4 p.m., visitors can get inspired by museum research and see student work from the ASSW One Arctic art and video contest. There is no admission fee for children 14 and under, thanks to support from Saltchuk.

Other programs are included with admission. Early Explorers, for children five and under, meets each Friday from 10 a.m.-noon. Junior Curators, for kids six and up, is offered Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. The theme for Saturday, March 5, is Arctic animals. On Saturday, March 19, kids can explore Arctic adaptations.

For more information about the museum’s programs and events, visit the website at www.uaf.edu/museum/ or call 474-7505.

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