October museum virtual programs focus on light

October 1, 2020

Photo by Arek Socha. A child investigates a shadow during a sunny day.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on the theme of light at its virtual family programs in October.

Virtual Early Explorers programs are designed for ages 5 and younger with an adult. Activities will be posted starting on Oct. 9 and will remain available at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on Oct. 17. Registered participants will receive an activity supplies packet and will meet with a museum educator via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. Register in advance at bit.ly/uamnhandson. At-home activities will also be available online starting on Oct. 17.

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 or ua-museum@alaska.edu.