For the Public
- Family Days
- Workshops
- Family Room
- Events Calendar
- Family Passes
- Volunteer
- Special Exhibits
- Activities and Resources
- Fairbanks Childrens' Museum (open within UAMN Oct. 2013-Apr. 2014)
- Portable Planetarium information
Family Days
Play and learn together
Connect with museum research and collections on our themed Family Days. Kids 14 & under are free for Family Day.
Museum Family Days are supported by Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.
Workshops
Create and discover
Join a workshop to create art, discover new things, and work in a small group setting. See our workshop page for current offerings.
Family Room
Be curious
Explore our family room to find activities, books and hands-on objects. Designed for all ages.
Events Calendar
Experience something new
Education & Public Programs offers a variety of community programs for all ages to explore Alaska’s natural and cultural history. Check the events page for a complete list of opportunities for both children and adults.
Family Passes
Connect with your community
Local libraries serve as repositories for our free family passes. Visit your local branch and check out a pass to explore the museum.
Volunteer
Share your enthusiasm
Museum programs are often brought to you by members of the Fairbanks community. Volunteers teach school children, guide tours, and more. Join us!
Special Exhibits
See something real
Special exhibits, designed and built by museum staff, explore a variety of subjects. Interactive elements make exhibits enjoyable for the whole family.
Activities and Resources
Plan an activity
Looking for more structure? Let us help you plan your a visit. Activity sheets, at home activities, and more available online.
Fairbanks Children's Museum
Two museums at once
The Fairbanks Children's Museum will be partnering with UAMN. From October 2013-April 2014, FCM exhibits will be open daily in our auditorium.
Portable Planetarium
Reach for the stars
A NASA funded program teamed Museum Education and the Geophysical Institute to bring space science to rural Alaska. Outreach has moved to the Geophysical Institute.
Support UAMN Public Programs
You can help connect children and adults to museum science, culture, and art. Follow the link below to learn more about opportunities for giving.
