January museum programs explore heritage

January 5, 2017

Theresa Bakker
907-474-6941

The University of ÐÓ°Épro Museum of the North is exploring heritage at . Several state institutions are celebrating anniversaries this year, from the centennial of the ÐÓ°Épro to the sesquicentennial (150 years) of the transfer of ÐÓ°Épro from Russia to the United States.

Families are invited to drop in with children 5 and under at Early Explorers each Friday from 10 a.m.-noon. Junior Curators, for kids 6 and up, meets Saturday, Jan. 7, from 2-4 p.m. A newer program, Teen Studio on Saturday, Jan. 21, offers an opportunity for young adults ages 13-18 to make a time capsule.

The museum is also offering a Museum Treasures program at the Noel Wien Library on Sunday, Jan. 22, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. For more information about the museum’s programs and events, visit the website at or call 474-7505.