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September museum programs explore water

The University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Museum of the North is focusing on the theme of water during family programs in September.

Families are invited to drop in with children 5 and younger at Early Explorers from 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, Sept. 16. Create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab and explore the galleries.

Junior Curators, designed for children 6 and older with an adult, will be held at the museum from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Drop in for activities and a themed scavenger hunt.

From 12-4 p.m. on Sept. 24, visitors at Family Day: Water can meet museum researchers, learn about fish genetics, test water quality, try a scavenger hunt, add to a collaborative art wall and more. There is no admission fee for children 14 and younger at Family Days, thanks to support from TOTE Maritime AVÀÇÂÛ̳.

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

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

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

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