March museum virtual programs focus on the sun

March 3, 2021

Museum of the North photo. Yup'ik snow goggles, worn to protect eyes from the glare of sunlight on snow, on display at the UA Museum of the North.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on the sun during virtual family programs in March.

Virtual Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. Activities will be posted on March 19 and will remain available at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on March 20. 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 March 20.

Virtual Family Day: Sun will be held on March 27. Explore how the sun affects Earth, investigate how scientists study the sun from far away, and make your own art using sunlight. 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