Museum's February virtual programs focus on colors

February 1, 2021

Photo by Yingchih on Unsplash. Explore colors in science and art during virtual family programs at the Museum of the North in February.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North is exploring colors during virtual family programs in February.

Virtual Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. Activities will be posted on Feb. 12 and will remain available at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

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

Virtual Family Day: Colors will be held on Feb. 27. Explore the diverse roles colors play in art and science. Hands-on activities for all ages, along with videos, will be posted at bit.ly/uamnfamilydays.

The museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission sales close at 5 p.m. For more information about museum events, visit the website at www.uaf.edu/museum or call 474-7505.

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