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December museum programs focus on northern skies

November 30, 2020

Jeff Richardson
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UAF photo by JR Ancheta. The aurora dances above the University of Alaska Museum of the North on a mid-September morning.
UAF photo by JR Ancheta. The aurora dances above the University of Alaska Museum of the North on a mid-September morning.


The University of Alaska Museum of the North is focusing on northern skies at its virtual family programs during December.

Virtual Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. Activities will be posted on Dec. 11 and will remain available at bit.ly/uamnhandson.

The public is also invited to visit the museum from home at the Virtual Museum page at www.uaf.edu/museum/virtualmuseum. The website includes online exhibits, videos, activity ideas and resources for all ages.

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

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