April museum programs explore outer space

Kristin Summerlin
907-474-6284
April 10, 2026

Sitting at a table covered with star-themed tablecloth, a child uses construction paper, crayons, string, glue and stick-on stars to create artwork. — Photo courtesy of UAMN
A child creates constellation art at the UA Museum of the North in 2019.

Family programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on outer space in April.

Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to drop in at Early Explorers on Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Children can create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab, and explore the galleries.

Early Explorers programs are included with admission and are free for members.

All ages are invited to the grand opening of the Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Admission is free.

More information about museum events is available on the website or by calling 907-474-7505.

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