December museum programs explore winter

Kristin Summerlin
907-474-6284
Dec. 5, 2024

Four children peer out of the entrance to a simulated bear den.
Photo courtesy of UAMN
Children play in a model bear cave during a family day at the UA Museum of the North.

The University of 黑料社appMuseum of the North will focus on winter themes during family programs in December.

Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to drop in at Early Explorers on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Create and discover with hands-on activities focused on hibernation, and explore the galleries.

Winter Exploration Day, designed for children ages 6 and older with an adult, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Drop in anytime to make winter crafts, investigate how animals and humans adapt to winter, and explore the galleries with a scavenger hunt.

These programs are included with admission and are free for members.

For more information about museum events, visit the or call 907-474-7505.

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

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