October museum virtual programs focus on light

October 1, 2020

Jeff Richardson
907-474-6284

Photo by Arek Socha. A child investigates a shadow during a sunny day.
Photo by Arek Socha. A child investigates a shadow during a sunny day.


The University of ÐÓ°Épro Museum of the North will focus on the theme of light at its virtual family programs in October.

Virtual Early Explorers programs are designed for ages 5 and younger with an adult. Activities will be posted starting on Oct. 9 and will remain available at .

Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on Oct. 17. Registered participants will receive an activity supplies packet and will meet with a museum educator via Zoom from 2-3 p.m. Register in advance at . At-home activities will also be available online starting on Oct. 17.

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

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