October museum programs explore bones
A collection of mammoth and mastodon bones is displayed at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Museum of the North.
The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Museum of the North is exploring the theme of bones during family programs in October.
Virtual Early Explorers is designed for ages 5 and younger, with an adult. From Oct. 9-15, families can participate in a museum hunt-and-find, enter to win a prize and explore hands-on activities shared online at .
Children 6 and older are invited to register for Virtual Junior Curators on Oct. 16. Registered participants will receive an activity supplies packet and will meet with a museum educator via Zoom from 11 a.m.-noon. Register in advance at . At-home activities will also be available online starting Oct. 16.
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, ua-museum@alaska.edu.
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