Museum Calendar

 

 

Holiday Tree and carolers
Coventry Carolers

Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 12-1 pm

The Coventry Carolers sing traditional carols and holiday songs in three-part harmony. Enjoy sounds of the season at a free performance in the museum's lobby.

The UAMN holiday tree will also be on display.

Admission to the museum lobby, store, and café are free.

Child plays on large inflatable orange.
Early Explorers: Food

Friday, December 12, 2025. 10 am-12 pm

Drop in with your toddler or preschooler to create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab. Explore galleries. Activities and materials provided.

For children 5 and under (with adult). Siblings welcome!

Included with museum admission. Museum members free!

Homeschool Families at UAMN
Homeschool Day

Monday, December 15, 2025. 10am-2pm.

Homeschool students and families are invited for a day of activities.
 
Explore the museum, enjoy hands-on activities, learn about our programs, and meet other homeschool families.

Special admission rates apply.


 
 
 
 
 
 
Observing Our Dynamic Planet, with three satellite images of Earth as seen from space.
Observing Our Dynamic Planet

On Display Now
Special Exhibits Gallery

Data from the Alaska Satellite Facility provides a unique and striking way to view the Earth and its features. Admire the beauty of the Earth, while celebrating technology that allows us to view our planet. See more than 50 vivid satellite images, from the boreal forest to Antarctica, and the features and changes they document.

Alaska Positive 2023 guest juror Camille Seaman
Alaska Positive

November 22, 2025 - February 22, 2026

Alaska Positive, a statewide-juried photographic art exhibition, organized and toured by the Alaska State Museum. Its purpose is to encourage the practice of photography as an art form in Alaska.

Juried by documentary and fine art photographer Camille Seaman, the exhibit presents a selection of 35 photographs from 24 photographers.

Green aurora lights in the sky.
Movies at the Museum

Daily
Museum Auditorium

Enjoy a movie in the museum auditorium! Movie offerings change on a regular basis.

Included with museum admission.




 

View the monthly Family Programs flyer for more information!