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Museum virtual programs focus on marine mammals in May

April 30, 2021

Jeff Richardson
907-474-6284

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. Children can discover sea otters and other marine mammals during virtual family programs in May.
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. Children can discover sea otters and other marine mammals during virtual family programs in May.


The University of Alaska Museum of the North is focusing on marine mammals during its virtual family programs in May.

Virtual Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. Activities will be posted on May 7 and will remain available at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on May 15. 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 May 15.

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

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, 907-474-6948, ua-museum@alaska.edu