December museum programs explore winter

Four children peer out of the entrance to a simulated bear den.
Photo courtesy of UAMN
Children play in a model bear cave during a family day at the UA Museum of the North.

The University of 成人影片 Museum of the North will focus on winter themes during family programs in December.

Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to drop in at Early Explorers on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Create and discover with hands-on activities focused on hibernation, and explore the galleries.

Winter Exploration Day, designed for children ages 6 and older with an adult, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Drop in anytime to make winter crafts, investigate how animals and humans adapt to winter, and explore the galleries with a scavenger hunt.

These programs are included with admission and are free for members.

For more information about museum events, visit the or call 907-474-7505.

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

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