Museum hosts virtual 'Amazing Earth' events in May

April 30, 2020

Jeff Richardson

NASA photo. The Earth as seen from an orbiting satellite.
NASA photo. The Earth as seen from an orbiting satellite.


The University of Alaska Museum of the North will remain closed in May, but will continue to host online exhibits, events and activities for the public.

The museum will host a virtual Early Explorers program every Friday in May with the month’s theme of “Amazing Earth.” New Early Explorers activities, which are designed for ages 5 and younger with an adult, will be posted online weekly at https://bit.ly/uamnhandson.

Virtual Family Day: Amazing Earth will be held on May 16, providing an opportunity to explore the things that make our planet an amazing place to live. Activities, which are for all ages, will be posted at https://bit.ly/uamnfamilydays.

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

For more information about museum events, go to www.uaf.edu/museum or call 907-474-7505.

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