University of Alaska Museum of the North
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University of Alaska Museum of the North
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www.uaf.edu/museum

Fairbanks, Alaska
We are so excited for the
Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium! 🤩 ❤️

Learn more: www.uaf.edu/news/uaf-planetarium-set-for-spring-opening.php

Image by Bryan Whitten.
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
See bones, bats, birds, and more. Meet staff and learn about collections. Explore the galleries. Costumes encouraged!

For all ages. Admission is free. Donations of canned food for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank are requested.

Sponsored by Wentz Orthodontics.

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October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Join us Saturday for Family Day: Fish!
🐟 Free admission for kids 17 and under.
🦈 Free parking on weekends.
Children must be accompanied by adults.
September 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🤩🫶⭐️ So exciting! Thanks to the generous donors!
Construction live feed and more: bit.ly/alaskaplanetarium
Planetarium construction begins, Murdock Trust joins project
Construction has begun on a new 65-seat planetarium at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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June 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thank you, Usibelli Foundation, for your support of K-12 educational outreach and exhibits! Museum Director Patrick Druckenmiller celebrates this support with Usibelli Foundation's Executive Director Lisa Cassino. Usibelli Foundation, we are grateful for your impact!
June 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Behind the Scenes tours are back! Tuesdays and Fridays at 11am. bit.ly/uamnbts
June 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Episode 35: Observing Our Dynamic Planet
The museum’s special exhibit showcases how SAR data allow us to study earth from space. We talk about the properties of SAR, and studying global flooding events, permafrost, landslides, glaciers, and earthquakes.
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UAMN photos by R. Topp.
June 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Episode 34: Ground Station

The "Observing Our Dynamic Planet" exhibit showcases how synthetic aperture radar data is acquired and allows us to study our globe.

Produced by UAMN, The More You Look can also be heard on KUAC many Tuesdays at 7pm. buzzsprout.com/2218808

UAMN photos by Roger Topp
May 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We're on summer hours and a new exhibit opens Saturday! "Observing Our Dynamic Planet" will be on display for the rest of the year. 🌎 Presented by the Alaska Satellite Facility.

🛰 More: bit.ly/uamndynamicp...

Image: Kennicott Glacier, Alaska. ALOS / JAXA. JAXA/METI 2007; courtesy F. Meyer.
May 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Episode 33: In a Time of Change

Mary Beth Leigh is Director of the In a Time of Change program. Dr. Leigh's work has influenced exhibits at UAMN for much of the program's 18 years.

Produced by UAMN, The More You Look can also be heard on KUAC many Tuesdays at 7pm.

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May 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
✨ Happy 100th Birthday to the Planetarium!
The 1st planetarium opened on May 7, 1925. We join the International Planetarium Society in celebrating!

🌠This week also marks the start of groundbreaking for the Planetarium at UAF! Follow along at www.uaf.edu/museum/planetarium.

📷: Bryan Whitten-UAF/GI
May 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
It's commencement weekend! 🎉 To celebrate, we’re offering a special discount for family visiting and picking up students during graduation week ($12 for adults of student families, free for youth 12 and under). It’s our way of honoring this exciting milestone! UA students always get free admission!
May 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Two spots remain in our session of Space Camp for 5-7 year olds. 🚀Grab them while they last! Register at bit.ly/uamnsummer.

UAMN images by E. Koehler Platten & E. Padilla.
April 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We are proud to be certified in the Alaska Travel Industry Association Adventure Green Alaska program this year! 🗻

More info: www.adventuregreenalaska.org
April 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Last chance! Come to see and create in the "Thinking Made Visible" exhibit before it's gone. It will be up all weekend through Sunday, April 27. Our next special exhibit, "Observing Our Dynamic Planet," opens at the end of May.

bit.ly/uamnthinkingmadevisible

UAMN images by R.Topp & T.Martz
April 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Join us for our last Family Day of the season. Drop in to Family Day: Trees between noon-4pm on Saturday. 🌲🌳

Kids get in free on Family Days!
Parking on campus is free on weekends.

Family Days are proudly presented by TOTE.
bit.ly/uamnfamilydays
April 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join us Friday for Early Explorers: Trees! 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. 🌲🌳
April 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The More You Look Podcast Episode 32
Tales From the Front Desk

Hear stories told by museum attendants, front desk staff that open galleries, see to the needs of guests, and more.

Produced by UAMN, The More You Look can also be heard on KUAC radio, many Tuesdays at 7pm.

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April 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Prepare for launch! Registration for Space Camp at the museum opens Monday, April 7 at 9 am! 🪐⭐️🛰🚀 🌔 Info & registration: bit.ly/uamnsummer

Space Camp is proudly presented by Dr. Walt & Marita Babula.

#becurious #spacescience #summer

📷: UAMN photo by J. Arseneau
April 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM