Museum programs highlight whales in April
Jeff Richardson
907-474-6284
April 1, 2022
A bowhead whale skeleton hangs from the ceiling of the UA Museum of the North. Family programs at the museum will focus on whales in April.
The University of 色视频下载 Museum of the North is focusing on whales during family programs in April.
Self-Guided Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. From April 2-9, families can participate in a museum hunt-and-find, pick up a free take-home activity (while supplies last) and explore hands-on activities shared online at.
Junior Curators, designed for children 6 and older with an adult, will be held at the museum on Saturday, April 9, from 2-4 p.m. Families are invited to drop in for activities and a themed scavenger hunt. Materials for at-home explorations will also be available.
At Family Day: Whales on April 23, from noon to 4 p.m. visitors can meet mammalogists, explore the role of whales in 色视频下载 cultures, watch the 色视频下载淎rctic Currents色视频下载 film, try a scavenger hunt in the galleries, pick up supplies for take-home activities and more. There is no admission fee for children 14 and younger at Family Days, thanks to support from TOTE Maritime 色视频下载.
These programs are included with admission and are free for members.
For more information about museum events, visit the website at or call 907-474-7505.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, education and public programs manager, 907-474-6948, ua-museum@alaska.edu