September events at Museum of North highlight solar system

September 9, 2020

NASA illustration by Jenny Mottar. A whimsical illustration shows a girl dreaming of space exploration.

The University of Alaska Museum of the North is focusing on the solar system through its virtual family programs during September.

The museum will host Virtual Early Explorers programs every Friday. New activities, which are designed for ages 5 and younger with an adult, will be posted weekly online at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on Sept. 19. 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 Sept. 19.

Virtual Family Day: Solar System will be held on Sept. 26. From the sun and planets to moons and asteroids, discover what makes our solar system unique. Activities, which are for all ages, will be posted at bit.ly/uamnfamilydays.

For more information about museum events, visit www.uaf.edu/museum or call 907-474-7505.

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