Discover & Create Together
Discover science, history, culture, and art through hands-on investigations, crafts,
and games. Activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage multigenerational
collaboration. Come back every month to explore a new theme!
Programs included with admission.
Family membership gets you in for free all year long!
Family Programs Events
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. February's theme is DNA!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
Learn about the diverse many-legged animals that often visit gardens in Alaska, both the beneficial pollinators and predators, from Curator of Insects Derek Sikes.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North
Discover ancient Alaska! Meet archaeologists and paleontologists, see artifacts and fossils, try a scavenger hunt in the galleries, create Ice Age art, and more.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Stop by the Creativity Lab for hands-on activities and a themed scavenger hunt. Discover science, history, culture, and art through investigations and crafts. January's theme is Ice Age!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. January's theme is Ice Age!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Come to the Creativity Lab and sculpt, paint, draw, or make something! Supplies and inspiration provided. For all ages.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Stop by the Creativity Lab for hands-on activities and a themed scavenger hunt. Discover science, history, culture, and art through investigations and crafts. December's theme is Snow!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UA Museum of the North Creativity Lab
Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. December's theme is Snow!
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
North Pole Branch Library
Come learn about the exciting world of astronomy and the aurora! Investigate how an aurora is formed, explore constellations, and try hands-on activities.